Get Well Blanche

After September 11th, TV was gut-wrenching and horrible to watch because every channel was showing the towers falling over and over again. I remember being glued to the television and in tears for almost all of my waking hours. When I finally emerged from the gloom of that time, the Lifetime network was the only channel showing something other than the tragedy. They played episodes of the Golden Girls non-stop and I became addicted.

I could not get enough of those four ladies, and they will always hold a special place in my heart. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be Bea Arthur as Dorothy, who can inspire a belly laugh with just a look. Bea Arthur passed away earlier this year, and Estelle Getty who played Sophia has also passed on. This only leaves Betty White (Rose) and Rue McClanahan (Blanche). Betty White is still acting and actually had a guest appearance on '30 Rock' last week, in a hilarious scene. This latest news about Rue McClanahan is what my post title is about.

Lifetime doesn't show the show as often anymore, and I think the rights may have been bought by the Hallmark channel. I don't watch it every day like I used to, but I would never turn off an episode of the show as I have never come across one I didn't like. A truly, great timeless show that gets better with age.