"This metatelevision homage is one of the countless flashes that continue to reflect the sitcom which proved that older women could be glamorous, sharp-tongued, and very funny. Having just celebrated the 40th anniversary of its premiere (the first episode aired in the United States in September 1985), journalist Pedro Angel Sanchez has written a book on the golden ratio embodied by Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia the four elements of one of the most solid and celebrated pillars of global LGBTQ+ culture."
"The addition of the episodes to Disney+'s catalog in January 2022 has renewed affection for a show that the gay community has always held close. The model of coexistence it presents has been gaining ground over time, the author reflects. These are mature women, initially destined for a husband and children, who break away from those norms while enjoying all aspects of their lives."
The Golden Girls presented four older women—Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia—as glamorous, sharp-tongued, funny, and sexually alive, challenging expectations of marriage and motherhood. The series modeled a form of coexistence and chosen-family bonds that resonated strongly within the gay community and broader audiences. Homages in other media, such as an episode of Looking that ends with Golden Girls jokes and theme music, demonstrated ongoing cultural resonance. The show’s 40th anniversary and the addition of episodes to Disney+'s catalog in January 2022 renewed affection and helped the series reach new generations while celebrating friendship and independence.
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