It’s time to start thinking about our golden years. This week, for episode 284 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast, I have Golden Girls trivia. Not glamorous, but fun. And I know this has had a resurgence in popularity in the last few years, so why not have thirty questions about the 80s sitcom.
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Episode Intro
It’s time to start thinking about our golden years. This week, for episode 284 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast, I have Golden Girls trivia. Not glamorous, but fun. And I know this has had a resurgence in popularity in the last few years, so why not have thirty questions about the 80s sitcom.
I’m your host, Brian Rollins, and let’s start the show.
The Dorky Round
- Who played the character of Dorothy and had first billing in the series?
a. Bea Arthur - Who played the dimwitted Rose on the series?
a. Betty White. - Estelle Getty played which elderly character?
a. Sophia - What was the show’s theme song?
a. Thank You for Being a Friend - The show is set in what US city?
a. Miami, Florida - What is Dorothy’s occupation?
a. Teacher - Sophia is originally from what Italian island?
a. Sicily - What network initially aired The Golden Girls?
a. NBC - Of the four women, who was the only one that was divorced?
a. Dorothy - The women consumed over 100 of what dessert during the course of the show?
a. Cheesecake. Ironically, Bea Arthur hated cheesecake.
The Geeky Round
- Of the four lead actresses, which was the oldest?
a. Betty White. Ironically, she would outlive all her costars - Of the four lead actresses, who was the youngest?
a. Rue McClanahan. She was born in 1934 whereas the other women were born in the 1920s. - Rose hails from what fictional Minnesota town?
a. St. Olaf - What was the nickname for Blanche’s father?
a. Big Daddy - Which two stars of Golden Girls also appeared on Maude?
a. Bea Arthur, who played Maude, and Rue McClanahan, who played Vivian - What was the cause of Sophia’s unfiltered opinions?
a. She was recovering from a stroke - In the early seasons of the show, what was Rose’s occupation?
a. Grief counselor - After the first season, exteriors for the house the women lived in were filmed at what theme park?
a. Disney’s MGM Studios (what’s now Disney’s Hollywood Studios). - How did Sophia come to live with Dorothy and the others?
a. Her nursing home burned down. - What was Dorothy’s maiden name and Sophia’s married name?
a. Petrillo. Oddly, both actresses were Jewish, not Italian.
The Nerdy Round
- When the show went off the air, three of the actresses returned in what short-lived spin-off?
a. The Golden Palace. Cheech Marin and Don Cheadle also starred in the new series. - The show began in what year?
a. It started in 1985 - Played by Herb Edelman, who was Dorothy’s ex-husband?
a. Stan - What actor played Lucas, Dorothy’s (eventual) husband?
a. Leslie Nielsen - Richard Mulligan starred in what spin-off of Golden Girls starting in 1988?
a. Empty Nest - Which star of the series had intense stage fright and would often freeze during tapings?
a. Estelle Getty. She was also intimidated sharing the stage with Arthur and White. - The pilot episode had a what personal chef working in the house?
a. Coco. He was also openly gay, something unheard of in 1980s TV. - Of the four characters, which had the most children?
a. Blanche. She had six. Rose is a close second with five. - How many seasons did Golden Girls have?
a. Seven seasons - Who is credited with creating The Golden Girls?
a. Susan Harris
Episode Conclusion
And that’s it for Golden Girls Trivia. Who was your favorite Golden Girl? Let me know on social media. I believe the entire series is available on Hulu right now, so check it out, if you haven’t already. Several of the episodes are pretty progressive for their time.
I’ll be back next week with another sitcom. Here’s a clue:
What 1990s sitcom followed the lives of newlyweds, Paul and Jamie?
I’ll see you back next Wednesday for thirty more questions and answers.
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