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Forty years later, we need 'The Golden Girls' now more than ever

JL;DR SUMMARY "The Golden Girls" remains a beloved TV show 40 years after its debut for its refreshing portrayal of older women and its Jewish sensibility, despite Jewish characters not being central. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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AgingJewish CultureJewish HumorWomen's RightsSocial IssuesThe Golden GirlsTelevision HistoryBea ArthurEstelle Getty

Places mentioned

Miami, Florida, United States
"For four decades, The Golden Girls has captured the hearts of viewers with the exploits of four older women living in Miami."
Chicago, Illinois, United States
"In Chicago, a group of fans throw an annual Golden-Con, complete with drag shows, trivia, and panel discussions."
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
"I myself attended a Golden Girls talk by a local minor league wrestler/college professor at Raleigh, North Carolinas Galaxy Con a few years ago, with an audience of all races, ages and genders."
New York, United States
"Zimmerman had just graduated from NYU when an agent connected him and his long-term writing partner, James Berg, to the Golden Girls producers."

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