The main characters in The Golden Girls were meant to be women of a certain age, but many people don't know the ages of the actors in the TV show. Centering on four single women living in the same house in Miami, The Golden Girls is known for its cast. It follows Blanche (Rue McClanahan), who opens her home to other lonely single ladies.
In response, widows Rose (Betty White) and Sophia (Estelle Getty), and divorcee Dorothy (Bea Arthur) come to live with her. The sitcom ran successfully for seven seasons from 1985 to 1992, with several spinoffs and series set in the Golden Girls universe. Every season of The Golden Girls is worth watching.
A major aspect of The Golden Girls is the older age of the lead cast and their status as widows. While the show has a fairly wide age