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WE tv, Home of THE GOLDEN GIRLS, Pays Tribute to Fiesty, Fearless Actress Bea Arthur This Week
THE GOLDEN GIRLS Marathon Featuring Our Favorite Dorothy Episodes to Air Monday Night Beginning 5pm/e, 4pm/c and Thursday at 9:30pm/e, 8:30pm/c on WE tv
New York, NY, April 27, 2008 – WE tv, home of television’s beloved series THE GOLDEN GIRLS announced today two special nights of programming to honor Bea Arthur who died this past weekend at the age of 86. WE Remember Bea will feature a marathon of favorite THE GOLDEN GIRLS episodes both Monday, April 27 beginning 5pm/e, 4p/c and Thursday, April 30 beginning 9:30pm/e, 8:30pm/c. The acclaimed actress, known for her quick wit and willingness to embrace controversial issues was the centerpiece of the comedic series, which won more than 38 awards during its run. WE Remember Bea will be comprised of episodes which center on Bea Arthur’s colorful character Dorothy Zbornak and key related storylines from the series.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS was an immediate hit with viewers when it first debuted, and remains one of television’s most acclaimed sitcoms. Starring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, THE GOLDEN GIRLS profiles the unexpected lives and loves of a group of retirees living together in Miami. The women form the perfect circle of friends, and bring laughter, tears and fun for an audience of all ages. All of the show’s cast members, won Emmys during the series’ seven season initial run. WE tv is currently television’s home to this extraordinarily popular and empowering series for women.
Ms. Arthur was an award-winning television and stage actress known for her distinctively raspy voice and sharp tongue. Following her Tony award winning turn on Broadway in "Mame", Ms. Arthur guest starred on "All in the Family" which quickly led to her own series, entitled "Maude". In 1985, she stepped into THE GOLDEN GIRLS where she enjoyed great success, further cementing her spot in the pantheon of television history as one of the medium’s greatest stars.
Ms. Arthur, twice-divorced, was married to producer/director Robert Alan Aurthur and also to director Gene Saks. It was with Saks she adopted her sons Matthew and Daniel. She is survived by a sister, her sons and two granddaughters.
