My Notes on the Golden Girls

I admit that I watched the Golden Girls with some regularity back in the day. I enjoyed the humor. Damn, old people can be funny.

Estelle, Betty, Bea and Rue made the show work. The program was witty and timely. Maybe even ahead of its time. It may have been the first prime time network show with a gay character (who lasted for about two episodes. But they tried.)

And Blanche Devereaux, every gay man’s role model! Damn, there is hope after retirement.

I admit I have seen reruns lately. The show isn’t as ahead of the times as it was. In fact, it is dated. The humor isn’t quite as witty as it was in the ‘80s.

But the Golden Girls reaffirmed a basic tenet for me. Life ends when you lose the ability to laugh.

To Estelle, Bea and Rue; you were the best. To Betty; you go girl! Keep us laughing!