The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship Menu About Photos Releases Videos Releases November 4, 2025 ‘THE GOLDEN GIRLS: 40 YEARS OF LAUGHTER AND FRIENDSHIP – SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20’ AIRS TUESDAY, NOV. 11, ON ABC, STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship – Special Edition of 20/20” looks at the lasting cultural phenomenon of the beloved sitcom four decades after it originally premiered, airing Tuesday, Nov. 11 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC, and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The special chronicles the making of “The Golden Girls,” from its early inception and pilot episode to becoming one of the most treasured shows in television history. At a time when Hollywood heavily favored youth, “The Golden Girls” famously put four older women — Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty — front and center, using uninhibited comedy to rewrite the narrative for women over 50. Often tackling taboo and groundbreaking topics, the sitcom redefined aging, while its timeless appeal has attracted new audiences and created a lasting influence on pop culture. “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship – Special Edition of 20/20” features new interviews with series cr Press Release - Specials
November 4, 2025 ‘THE GOLDEN GIRLS: 40 YEARS OF LAUGHTER AND FRIENDSHIP – SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20’ AIRS TUESDAY, NOV. 11, ON ABC, STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship – Special Edition of 20/20” looks at the lasting cultural phenomenon of the beloved sitcom four decades after it originally premiered, airing Tuesday, Nov. 11 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC, and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The special chronicles the making of “The Golden Girls,” from its early inception and pilot episode to becoming one of the most treasured shows in television history. At a time when Hollywood heavily favored youth, “The Golden Girls” famously put four older women — Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty — front and center, using uninhibited comedy to rewrite the narrative for women over 50. Often tackling taboo and groundbreaking topics, the sitcom redefined aging, while its timeless appeal has attracted new audiences and created a lasting influence on pop culture. “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship – Special Edition of 20/20” features new interviews with series cr Press Release - Specials