The Golden Girls on the 1988 Royal Variety Show

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  • The Golden Girls on the Royal Variety Show, at the London Palladium on 26 November 1988. It was shown on BBC1.
    It was the joint 4th most watched programme of the year with 18.15 million viewers. At the time The Golden Girls was broadcast on Britain's fourth terrestrial channel (Channel 4.) which had existed since 1982 and was one of its most popular shows.

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  • @TheFactorygirl28
    @TheFactorygirl28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +803

    I read that the Golden Girl's invitation and this performance was at the direct request of the Queen Mother. This was excellent.

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Yes, it was her favorite show during this time.

    • @elanorwainscott
      @elanorwainscott ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yes, that is true.

    • @jamesleblanc5342
      @jamesleblanc5342 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      As far as I know, this is exactly what happened. And Rue stated, when the Queen Mum makes a request, you accept without thinking and the honour is the highest honour ever. I love this story.

    • @ShawneeRobinson
      @ShawneeRobinson ปีที่แล้ว

      I like bed wiet off the golde in grils ok my names and shawnee kay anderson

    • @MissMariQueen
      @MissMariQueen 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Probably she was already drunk by the time this sketch started.

  • @ds2465
    @ds2465 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1060

    while they are all great, you can really tell how great Bea is at theatre.

    • @Smuley_ROA
      @Smuley_ROA 8 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      yes, she has the longest experience in theatre compared to the others. I am not sure if Betty have been or participated in a theatre show/play but I am sure the other three ladies were.

    • @ds2465
      @ds2465 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      To my knowledge Betty is TV all the way.

    • @nickwheeler4682
      @nickwheeler4682 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Dylan Simon Yes. She was the only one without any previous stage experience

    • @janetdevore9822
      @janetdevore9822 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nickwheeler4682vw g byb

    • @graphiquejack
      @graphiquejack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Rue also was in theatre for years before she made it big on TV. She was in a play with Dustin Hoffman, for example. And Estelle was in Torch Song Trilogy and that’s where the casting agents for GG discovered her.

  • @DorothyZbornak4
    @DorothyZbornak4 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1831

    True professionals . These ladies are truly gold.

    • @glen7318
      @glen7318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Love it when Blanche says "Get out of here!!"

    • @ElectedOfficial1
      @ElectedOfficial1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Dorothy Zbornak none better!

    • @anmoljain6905
      @anmoljain6905 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      When did you come again Dorothy

    • @anmoljain6905
      @anmoljain6905 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I wanted to see u so bad

    • @MrJay197409
      @MrJay197409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Then why did you leave them.

  • @bostonblackie9503
    @bostonblackie9503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    I remember Estelle Getty saying in an interview, regarding the shows success, she couldn't believe they were going over to London to do a Royal Variety Performance. What a great lady and performer, they truly were the golden girls.

    • @kenyattasimpson8468
      @kenyattasimpson8468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I believe it because they were 4 legends and betty white god bless is 100

    • @jaysinger535
      @jaysinger535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@kenyattasimpson8468
      She didn’t make it to 100 sadly.
      She died on December 31st,2021 at the age of 99
      just 17 days before her birthday.

    • @kenyattasimpson8468
      @kenyattasimpson8468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know I saw it on tv when they mentioned and I just teared up

    • @kenyattasimpson8468
      @kenyattasimpson8468 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@jaysinger535yes I know I saw on TV 💔💔

  • @jessi5944
    @jessi5944 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1135

    All other sitcoms do not hold a candle to the Golden Girls. Absolutely witty, charming, and hilarious. Four memorable characters. All the girls are funny in their own way, I cannot tell which one is my favorite! They were all amazing. It's a shame Betty White is the only one still alive of them, but at least we still have one. Anyways, their comedic legacy will last forever. This sitcom is truly timeless. It never gets old.

    • @bingnepangue2511
      @bingnepangue2511 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agree!!!

    • @blessingmeeveryday3962
      @blessingmeeveryday3962 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Absolutely true !!!

    • @louschwick7301
      @louschwick7301 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i agree - seinfeld might be as funny, but part of its comedic power lies in the fact that if a character was hit by a bus, i don't think i'd much care - i'd probably laugh. i hated those bastards, those gut-bustingly funny bastards
      the golden girls was touching - by ur 3rd episode, blanche, dorothy, rose, and sophia are ur dear friends - u care what happens to them, because they're just so fun, so charming, and so very, very human

    • @tomgallowitz
      @tomgallowitz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesit'sJess Agree, you replace them or just have three which is why Golden Palace tanked

    • @tomgallowitz
      @tomgallowitz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesit'sJess replace or have only three it doesn't work

  • @canasta59
    @canasta59 10 ปีที่แล้ว +736

    The Queen Mother's favourite sitcom.

    • @msinvincible2000
      @msinvincible2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, her favourite was Allo' allo

    • @thesniperabel8278
      @thesniperabel8278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought was neighbours

    • @nb4u1983
      @nb4u1983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought it was Dr who

    • @G94-u4c
      @G94-u4c 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I thought it was Keeping up Appearances.

    • @krazykittymatt
      @krazykittymatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I thought it was My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic

  • @wille5080
    @wille5080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    Doing it live is a huge accomplishment in itself... but especially for Estelle. Her dementia was affecting her even during the Golden Girls. She used to write her lines in some of the props and tables on set, and it would cause her a lot of anxiety. So for her to do this live with such an important audience... good for her! I wonder if that’s why they chose this scene because she didn’t have as many lines.

    • @IndependentConversations
      @IndependentConversations ปีที่แล้ว +33

      You know she had the same dementia that caused Robin Williams to well I can't say it. That's why I have huge respect for Estelle she managed to live till her 80s but it must have a very terrible ending

    • @TheLostWorldFanChann
      @TheLostWorldFanChann ปีที่แล้ว +35

      She really enjoyed working with the girls and playing her character. I'm glad she got to experience the level of success before her health started going south. I like to think of it as life giving her one last big gift, with a card attached that read "Thank you for being a friend." 😇😇😇

    • @tharris19
      @tharris19 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Actually they said she had severe stage fright. Then in the golden palace she started getting sick

    • @wille5080
      @wille5080 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@tharris19 In fact the severe stage fright was exacerbated by her short term memory loss. She was afraid she wasn’t going to remember her lines and that she would mess up the joke in front of live audiences. It got so bad in later seasons that they switched her to cue cards to help her out during taping.

    • @billhosko7723
      @billhosko7723 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wille5080 Bunch of needless Karen gossips.

  • @jpblack2148
    @jpblack2148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    “I only ever saw the bulls and the horses…”
    “Tough act to follow”

    • @wandabosworth63
      @wandabosworth63 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @geraldhubert6414
      @geraldhubert6414 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks I couldn’t understand what she said. 😂

    • @kenyattasimpson8468
      @kenyattasimpson8468 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😅😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

    • @kenyattasimpson8468
      @kenyattasimpson8468 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@geraldhubert6414I certainly did

  • @shirleyannarzaga5080
    @shirleyannarzaga5080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    R.I.P. to the most beautiful, gorgeous, respectable, funny and amazing ladies... Estelle, Bea, Rue and Betty. Thank you for all the laughters that you brought in our lives. Bravo!!!

    • @1c2h3e4u5n6g
      @1c2h3e4u5n6g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What Shirley said ❤

    • @heinzdoofenshmirtz8643
      @heinzdoofenshmirtz8643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I still cannot believe that they're all gone. And I'm not ashamed to admit that that fact hurts a lot. RIP Estelle Getty (July 25, 1923 - July 22, 2008), Bea Arthur (May 13, 1922 - April 25, 2009), Rue McClanahan (February 21, 1934 - June 3, 2010), and Betty White (January 17, 1922 - December 31, 2021). You will all be missed, a lot.

    • @tharris19
      @tharris19 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@heinzdoofenshmirtz8643I know I miss them too. But their always with us through the show

  • @micheler8971
    @micheler8971 6 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    When Rue said "Did you hear that Dorothy? They got us boys!" I died.

    • @Steampunksaly
      @Steampunksaly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You did? And what happened when the ambulance man arrived?

    • @daisylavellequinn6887
      @daisylavellequinn6887 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂 they brought her back to Life 😂

  • @AllenMQuinn
    @AllenMQuinn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1284

    It's pretty ballsy for a sitcom cast to do this act in front of a "real", non-studio audience (one including the freaking top members of the Royal Family) where there's no cuts, no laugh track, no cues for laughs/claps/etc. But The Golden Girls and these 4 ladies could pull it off. This just goes to show the genius of the writing and acting on this show. Today, if you took a "sitcom" on the air and did this, it'd be a total flop.

    • @MsEliteForever
      @MsEliteForever 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Also it was different. Four older women. Just like the show Roseann show cased a overweight wife and husband trying to make ends meet. Both shows were great because it didn't have just young people, and great writers.

    • @mkolstee
      @mkolstee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Allen M. Quinn Have you ever been to a sitcoms taping?! There is no "laugh track" and there most certainly is no "cue" for laughing or clapping. I've been to about 10 sitcoms taping and the laughter is all real. It really is like a theater performance except for the rare outtake, which is understandable given that they prepare a 20 minute show including precise blocking in 4 days. These women are amazing, but in fairness, the stars of any sitcom (that is taped before an audience) would be capable of performing a live skit in character in front of an audience

    • @cameronjournal
      @cameronjournal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      They were all seasoned theater and live performers, so it was in their blood!

    • @TagJones18
      @TagJones18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cameronjournal agree

    • @tamerlano
      @tamerlano 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Tom Caine acting since the silent era? No.

  • @clarissagafoor5222
    @clarissagafoor5222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    Watching in 2019 and seriously they still don't make 'em like they used to.

    • @robertfishman3742
      @robertfishman3742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Clarissa Gafoor They sure don’t!

    • @RK-ep8qy
      @RK-ep8qy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make what? Old people?

    • @MissBrittany86
      @MissBrittany86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This show is still the best in Betty white And Estelle Getty are my favorite I watched it with my grandmother and when I go see her we still watch it late at night

    • @wendyjohnston1943
      @wendyjohnston1943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Watching again in 2021

  • @harrysboy
    @harrysboy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    The Golden Girls were so popular in the UK. Channel 4 brought some brilliant US sitcoms over during the 80's.

    • @valeriemaxwell3735
      @valeriemaxwell3735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I’ve been watching all the repeats with joy. Brilliantly written, charming, funny, sweet, delightful.

    • @elenaescocia2479
      @elenaescocia2479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I binge watched all the Golden girls box sets over the weekend. I suffer with depression & these ladies are always my go to when I have dark days.

    • @harrysboy
      @harrysboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elenaescocia2479this week for the first time in ages I've just been constantly watching the Golden Girls! Such a great show to put a smile on your face, but don't forget those beautiful poignant moments too.

    • @MiddletonPlays
      @MiddletonPlays 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All 7 seasons of the show are on Disney+!☺

  • @tanya4534
    @tanya4534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    These women are so talented. How they can remember all those lines while stimultansly maintaining a conversation rhythm so effortlessly is so impressive. I can barely remember a phone number.

  • @hushlings8239
    @hushlings8239 7 ปีที่แล้ว +762

    I almost died at the way Estelle casually announced, "Til the ambulance man came" whilst eating her sandwich! 😂

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      In the show the actual line was, "Til the paramedics came." Lol. Same difference

    • @stefansnellgrove
      @stefansnellgrove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Delana Johnson I think she forgot the word but knew what was meant and improvised

    • @katg7965
      @katg7965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@stefansnellgrove She said ambulance cos that's what we say in England. They changed it for us. Nowadays we actually say paramedics, but we didn't then. I love it.

    • @stefansnellgrove
      @stefansnellgrove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kat G We say ambulance too

    • @katg7965
      @katg7965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@stefansnellgrove Oh ok. I've never heard any American say it. In films, tv shows etc. Always paramedics. But fair enough. I do think she said it for an English audience though. Seeing as the origal line is, until the paramedics came...

  • @rgalang74
    @rgalang74 8 ปีที่แล้ว +776

    This was actually an episode except that they had changed some of the words.

    • @TGTSTS
      @TGTSTS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      +rgalang74 Actually, it was bits of multiple episodes sewn into one. Worked great!

    • @nicklovell2348
      @nicklovell2348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Yes. I remember all these lines. One was from the episode Blanche hit menopause. Some was from the first few episodes..Barry Glick was gay lol

    • @TallSilentGuy
      @TallSilentGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I ws waiting for the line "Boy, that bull would have been jealous!"

    • @NasikaSakura
      @NasikaSakura 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm still confused a to why this version made it sound like Dorothy had gotten pregnant by Stan in college as opposed to high school. Of all things, was that too promiscuous for the royal show's sensibilities?

    • @moramento22
      @moramento22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@NasikaSakura Actually I don't see that assumption. The part where Dorothy talks about Stan breaking her relationship with Barry is pretty much the same as in the show.

  • @butdoesitscrub3457
    @butdoesitscrub3457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Just hearing "Ma" always makes me smile

  • @chrismrtnz20
    @chrismrtnz20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    "On Mars, Rose!" 😂😂 her sarcasm always gets me!

  • @TheGreekPianist
    @TheGreekPianist 9 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    These four phenomenal women totally made history! Nothing on TV today comes nearly as close to the quality, genuine comedy they delivered back in the 80s. The chemistry they had together is what made the show a success, and each actress made it a huge privilege for us :)

    • @katemartin6941
      @katemartin6941 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The Greek Pianist I've told my daughters to put my DVD collection of TGG's in my coffin, So wherever I end up I can still watch them 😀👭👭💕💕

    • @JohnSimpson36
      @JohnSimpson36 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they tried with Hot in Cleveland

    • @valeriemaxwell3735
      @valeriemaxwell3735 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Greek Pianist Absolutely agree.

    • @jaguar4120
      @jaguar4120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JohnSimpson36 another amazing show. Too bad TVLAND cancelled it when it was getting started. The actress spoke up about got it was a big mistake they got cancelled. I agree with them.

  • @LolaClo
    @LolaClo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Estelle Getty’s delivery of one liners is masterful!

    • @atis9061
      @atis9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She was reportedly always frantic remembering her lines. She is so awesome

  • @ChipNoir
    @ChipNoir 10 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    Basically some of the best lines of the series all piled together.

    • @MediaLover194
      @MediaLover194 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's why I don't find this particularly funny.

    • @ella_komiya
      @ella_komiya 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      MediaLover194 after over 10 years of watching the show it's hilarious as I completely forgot almost everything.

    • @aisadal2521
      @aisadal2521 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      MediaLover194 That doesn't make sense if these are the best lines in the series :/

    • @justjess-zl3pm
      @justjess-zl3pm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is the same script feom one show. Fake fan.

    • @sweetsexysavage_5641
      @sweetsexysavage_5641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@justjess-zl3pm No it's not 🙄 fake fan it's different episode

  • @shadowweaver3693
    @shadowweaver3693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    People who do live theatre are just amazing. No room for mistakes or forgotten lines. So professional

  • @MackTN74
    @MackTN74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Blanche: “How’s that possible? Another man showed up?” -takes me out every time!!! 😂😂😂

  • @djdb1214
    @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I just realized the last line (Sophia's) was directed to the Queen Mother. LOL!

  • @RK-ep8qy
    @RK-ep8qy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    "Tough act to follow" that line was PERFECT

  • @friedrichkass1644
    @friedrichkass1644 8 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    The Golden Girls are immortal!

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen!

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      kefou kefak He is talking about the characters you idiot

  • @beaellie9766
    @beaellie9766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    1) the writing; 2) the value of theatre training - these women seamlessly made the transition from TV studio to stage; 3) their sheer talent pulled this off which could have gone horribly wrong. (It is interesting to notice how comfortable Ms. Getty is in this medium...so natural.)

  • @assaultislove
    @assaultislove 9 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    Awesome! You can tell Rue, Estelle, and Bea (RIP to all these talented actresses) were at home in a theater setting, considering they got their start there. Betty White definitely held her own considering her career in television!

    • @heytherejay04
      @heytherejay04 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      assaultislove You're right, although the shows Betty did when she first started out were all live, so she's familiar with performing in front if live audiences!

    • @tyranusfan
      @tyranusfan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Golden Girls itself was filmed in front of a live audience, so this wasn't much different than what they did every week, except for the empty set.

    • @victorrodrigueesoficial
      @victorrodrigueesoficial 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Estelle was always nervous as fuck... She wasn't a live performer. It was probably the dementia already... She would frooze and forget all her lines. Poor Estelle...

    • @Smuley_ROA
      @Smuley_ROA 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victor Rodrigues aawwwwww 😔😟

    • @glen7318
      @glen7318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She does seema bit nervy

  • @doubledeckers
    @doubledeckers  8 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I was just looking at the ratings for 1988 and this Royal Variety show was the joint 4th most watched of the year with 18.15 million viewers. The UK population was about 57m in those days.

  • @irmanewton8522
    @irmanewton8522 8 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I wish that the Golden Girls would live FOREVER!

    • @ellierfromthebronx4531
      @ellierfromthebronx4531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Unfortunately, there's only one left...Betty White. But she seems to be going strong.

    • @jolenaagapisou3803
      @jolenaagapisou3803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Irma Newton - nothing lasts forever except eternity after one dies, heaven or hell

    • @domi9146
      @domi9146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ellierfromthebronx4531 now not even Betty White. May she rest in peace 🙏🏻❤

    • @mildredhighcock7333
      @mildredhighcock7333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      they do - their show can ALWAYS be watched

    • @atis9061
      @atis9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww that’s so sweet 🥲 they are so entertaining & lovable all at once!

  • @tsear2614
    @tsear2614 8 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    "Tough act to follow..." That made me spit on my phone 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @astrangeone
      @astrangeone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Rue's timing is impeccable on that. *dead*

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I freaking love her

    • @solelsoleil3869
      @solelsoleil3869 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The look Dorothy gave her was a priceless burn!

  • @stewartlynch7859
    @stewartlynch7859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Apparently the Queen was a fan of The Golden Girls, she actually invited the stars to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
    Strangely enough, the Queen has outlived all four of the Golden Girls - proving that the secret of longevity is a mystery to some.

    • @billhosko7723
      @billhosko7723 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gossip. Queen Mother.

    • @xXLunatikxXlul
      @xXLunatikxXlul 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It was the Queen Mother, not Queen Elizabeth.

    • @martyvirtue4051
      @martyvirtue4051 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahahahahahaha. What?

  • @sammycrum1990
    @sammycrum1990 7 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    "The Loo, the John, the Nigel." Lol I died laughing.

    • @robertomoi2044
      @robertomoi2044 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why?

    • @osahju914
      @osahju914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roberto Moi Lou. All names, Maybe?

  • @RehSlipchenko
    @RehSlipchenko ปีที่แล้ว +41

    "Just ask that fine-looking lady up there in the expensive seats." 🤩

    • @zoeyrochellezhombie829
      @zoeyrochellezhombie829 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I'm guessing that was a reference to The Queen Mum...

  • @MrSwifts31
    @MrSwifts31 10 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    They are wonderful!
    Isn't it sad (with the exception of Betty White) that they are all no longer with us.

    • @Diplodocus522
      @Diplodocus522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is still true.

    • @judyjascha1766
      @judyjascha1766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Unfortunately, we've lost Betty now. They'll always live on in our hearts.

    • @sandraandrews9907
      @sandraandrews9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Now, they are all together in heaven. RIP to them all. 🙏

  • @1andonlyzara
    @1andonlyzara 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1145

    Only the Golden Girls could say these things in front of the Queen Mother! lol

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Right!!

    • @robertfishman3742
      @robertfishman3742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      I don’t think that the Queen Mother was as stuffy as one might have thought.

    • @kevinlawhorn5910
      @kevinlawhorn5910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      The Queen Mother was a big fan of the show!

    • @jimmonade
      @jimmonade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol, who cares? She’s a person just like anyone else. I never understood worshipping those inbred royals. 🤣

    • @martythemartian99
      @martythemartian99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@SpookyElectric319 Have you never heard of the Groom of the Stool?

  • @heytherejay04
    @heytherejay04 7 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    12:20 is where you can see the Queen Mother shaking hands with the cast of the Golden Girls, in case anyone was wondering!

    • @ursulabklyn_mia6148
      @ursulabklyn_mia6148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      jess thanks I missed it. I am so proud of them. As an American I know what a privilege It was then.

    • @azjla69
      @azjla69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      May she rest

  • @sammi723
    @sammi723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    “Blanche how long did you wait after your husband died?”
    *”Till the ambulance man came.”* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Nomaaaaam
    @Nomaaaaam 10 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Interesting to see Betty as Rose outside of the normal set. She's sexier (notice the heels and crossed legs). Even her mannerisms are slightly less dopey.

    • @robertfishman3742
      @robertfishman3742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      JD Smith Betty White is an incredibly funny and talented woman.

    • @tallulah2
      @tallulah2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did you ever see her as Sue Ann on the Mary Tyler Moore Show?

    • @Lushgirl81
      @Lushgirl81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She’s absolutely beautiful.

    • @mckavitt13
      @mckavitt13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JD Smith The smartest one of the bunch!

    • @coolguycoty647
      @coolguycoty647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shes adorable

  • @jen-a-purr
    @jen-a-purr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Estelle can deliver a line outta nowhere 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @stephanieconsi4825
    @stephanieconsi4825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    30 years later and this show is still hilarious. The performances and writing were genius. I loved seeing this. Ty for sharing.

  • @katemartin6941
    @katemartin6941 7 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Can you Imagine the thought of making a mistake live on stage!! Well done Girls 👌👌💕💕

    • @justjess-zl3pm
      @justjess-zl3pm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Every single person in theatre/Broadway makes mistakes. I promise. Life goes on.

    • @justjess-zl3pm
      @justjess-zl3pm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I will say everyone makes mistakes but with the real pros, u never even notice really.

    • @NiVi192
      @NiVi192 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's called acting, darling!

    • @lburns7952
      @lburns7952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh Lord! In front of royalty in another country no less... Actually, many of these performers may have that night, but they were so incredibly talented no one even knew or noticed lol

    • @Kyolover8
      @Kyolover8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They did amazing.. And all this was in front of the queen mother and princess Margaret. The girls being there was also at the request of the queen mother as well

  • @lavenberry
    @lavenberry ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm glad they chose to do this scene in a different way than it was taped. Two different versions of one scene.

    • @Moyaiville_Productions
      @Moyaiville_Productions 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They actually combined a few of the episodes linesbfrom earlier seasons (1 & 2) respectively

  • @vitiahalliwell
    @vitiahalliwell 9 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    god bless the golden girls no other show will ever be like it

  • @allison9615
    @allison9615 8 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    The Golden Girls was my great grandma's favorite show. Me and her used to watch it all the time when I went over to my great aunt's house. Oh what sweet memories.

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Allison Barrett Same here!

  • @deniseabrams7212
    @deniseabrams7212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Who still watching The Golden Girls 2019??? ☺☺☺

    • @IsasChannelShortVids
      @IsasChannelShortVids 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      2024 now by watching
      And also rest in peace them all 4 of them 😭

    • @TimothySeay-e1d
      @TimothySeay-e1d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My parents loved this show. Now that I'm 63 I 'rediscovered' it and watch it every time it's on.

    • @adriennefoster9947
      @adriennefoster9947 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, absolutely. It’s become a comfort show

  • @bibina180
    @bibina180 9 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Tough act to follow.

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Follah" 🤣

  • @myles-spikewebby8519
    @myles-spikewebby8519 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "I'll get the pepperoni." - Blanche
    "I'm shocked!" - Sophia
    😅😂😅😂😅😂😅

  • @kristybarker924
    @kristybarker924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Apparently the Queen Mother really liked The Golden Girls. That's why they were there.

  • @Rhiaanon
    @Rhiaanon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Greatest cast in sitcom history! Each actress had an amazing character!

  • @tygersflowerz
    @tygersflowerz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    This may be my favorite TH-cam video of all-time. So cool that the ladies had the opportunity to do this. It's still one of the best shows that ever aired.

  • @yuri2604
    @yuri2604 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “Tough act to follow”
    “Yeah, open to everyone, day and night”
    “Not Lebanese Blanche! Lesbian”
    “- I lost it Dorothy!
    - But you never had it Stanley!”
    So many iconic lines these women gave us.

  • @glenlay3293
    @glenlay3293 8 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I absolutely enjoyed The Golden Girls shows, so very sad to know that 3 of them have passed away 😥 I'm so glad to have seen them and the videos are always a joy to see again and again.

    • @friedrichkass1644
      @friedrichkass1644 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This comedy-show made history! Comedy at its finest quality! No comedy-show ever has topped them! The Golden Girls are IMMORTAL!

    • @glenlay3293
      @glenlay3293 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Friedrich Kass
      Your absolutely right Friedrich.

    • @friedrichkass1644
      @friedrichkass1644 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was a huge fan of Dorothy, Bea Arthur! She is my favorit from the 4 girls! I love Bea Arthur, and miss her so much! Always watched them, they enriched my life total! Maybe "Two and a half men" comes nearby Golden Girls, but only with Charlie Sheen and not with Ashton Kucher!

    • @christiansoldier77
      @christiansoldier77 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "Two and a half Men" Is that a joke?

    • @pokergalpoker
      @pokergalpoker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally agree! I've been watching Maude and am astounded at her deliverance. We can thank Norman Lear. He definitely knew how to pick em!!!!!!!

  • @jamesdooling4139
    @jamesdooling4139 7 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I'm not sure if the comments here put this performance into context; I'm not reading them all...
    This was recorded during a performance for the Queen Mother -- Elizabeth's mom. The Girls were invited; a command performance in older days. Still something great to capture on film. Their final quips and bows to the box were for the Mum.

    • @glen7318
      @glen7318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes of course.....

    • @judithswatez6411
      @judithswatez6411 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Dooling

    • @chrispaw1
      @chrispaw1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So what changes now that you informed everyone of that pointless fact?

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for this!

    • @lnteIIigence
      @lnteIIigence 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@chrispaw1 You're an asshole.

  • @Theatress09
    @Theatress09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    How amazing to see these ladies perform live. They had amazing skills to perform on camera and on stage, but have consistency in their characters.

  • @mimalho
    @mimalho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    They were all great, but damn Rue (Blanche) was fan-tastic on theater stage ! Great acting, perfect timing, hitting every line perfectly !

  • @SharpestLiVES13
    @SharpestLiVES13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Golden Girls: one of the very few TV shows where everyone in the main cast each received an Emmy in consecutive years.
    Truly one of the greatest TV shows of all time. I may be young and love more modern TV series but this will always be my happy pill and all-time favorite. :')

  • @jaegabyeonhae
    @jaegabyeonhae 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I wish Golden Girls was still running 😞, unfortunately all but one of them are not with us anymore.

    • @gregzachery1059
      @gregzachery1059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The show still comes on all the time. Tvland during the late morning and the Hallmark channel during the weekdays after 10pm

    • @bojack40
      @bojack40 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So much talent. And charm

    • @ThatDangerousWolf
      @ThatDangerousWolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We must protect Betty White at all costs.

  • @Adam-fj7bz
    @Adam-fj7bz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Who would have guessed that the best sitcom of all time would star 4 old ladies.

    • @peterweatherley7669
      @peterweatherley7669 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not exactly rocket science; the stuff they say to each other when men ain’t looking would fill several libraries at one outing!

    • @Dilydaydream1
      @Dilydaydream1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rue who played blanche was only in her 50s

  • @halyketarrant
    @halyketarrant 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Dorothy choking because of Rose is just classic 😂😂😂😂
    Also, Rue was just phenomenal for almost breaking at 8:13 but saving it at the last second!

  • @randomness3195
    @randomness3195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Estelle is really brave knowing she have a stage fright.

  • @florian8599
    @florian8599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "...just ask that fine looking lady up there in the expensive seat."
    Oh! The Queen Mother... I bet she had the time of her life...

  • @Jrhynie
    @Jrhynie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Twenty six years old, doesn't seem that long ago.

    • @Jrhynie
      @Jrhynie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      capcom23
      Quite so, I'm turning into an old duffer ;)

    • @justineboss.3
      @justineboss.3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel so young now. I'm only 16. :3 :3

    • @mjparadero7046
      @mjparadero7046 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jrhynie 32,it was released in 1985

    • @justjess-zl3pm
      @justjess-zl3pm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm confused. This was 31 years ago if that's what ur Saying.

    • @justjess-zl3pm
      @justjess-zl3pm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just seen u said that four years ago. Lol. To me 36 years is some people's lifetime so of course it's a long time to them. The older u get though, yep ur right. Just a blink if time.

  • @nightburgers3670
    @nightburgers3670 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Ronnie Corbett and the Golden Girls. This has brightened up my day! RIP to the gang and even longer life to Betty 💗

  • @atelier482
    @atelier482 10 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This, is truly a gem.

  • @queencerseilannister3519
    @queencerseilannister3519 7 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Knowing how much Estelle had stage fright, I wonder if this was tough for her? :/

    • @carrie14u2nv
      @carrie14u2nv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      QueenCersei Lannister no she did theater first. She didn't have what u call stage fright per see. She was anxious cause she was new,to TV.

    • @thelegendofthem6120
      @thelegendofthem6120 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      QueenCersei Lannister She almost messed up in the beginning, but she was so great! I hate that she didn't realize it.

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thelegendofthem6120 where did she almost mess up?

    • @thelegendofthem6120
      @thelegendofthem6120 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Delana Trujillo-Johnson
      Delana Trujillo-Johnson I think one I caught where she almost stumbled was at...00:34 but I might've caught another I'm trying to look through it but I'm at the gym...

    • @trojanjustin9961
      @trojanjustin9961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      This was early in the run, but as time went on her dementia became more apparent.

  • @HeatherGraham_TnD_Catchup
    @HeatherGraham_TnD_Catchup 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Estelle, Bea, Rue and now Ronnie. All amazing legends that are no longer with us😔💔

    • @morseybilly2409
      @morseybilly2409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ronnie who?

    • @groovycookie6032
      @groovycookie6032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@morseybilly2409 did she mean Betty? Or Rose?

    • @morseybilly2409
      @morseybilly2409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@groovycookie6032 Not sure. I heard that name, I thought it was a The Golden Girls crew or someone reputable regarding TGG success... Still haven't found out.

    • @samanthajoyce9495
      @samanthajoyce9495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@morseybilly2409 Ronnie Corbett was the short man who introduced them onto stage at the start. He died about three years ago too. A british comic institution as one half of the duo The Two Ronnies. Which sounds odd now I come to type it but is completely true.

    • @youarelustforlife
      @youarelustforlife 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Now Betty..

  • @jaslynkingston7533
    @jaslynkingston7533 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I was 6 yrs old in 88 THIS SHOW WAS POPULAR THEN & ITS STILL CARRIES TO THIS DAY HOW COULD THE WORLD HAVE NOT ADORED THESE GIFTED TALENTED GIRLS

  • @kierno9468
    @kierno9468 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The queen looks so young

    • @patmcgroin1418
      @patmcgroin1418 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LMAO are you serious? I'm sure that's the queen's mother (RIP) and the queen's younger sister princess margaret! The queen already looked quite old by '88.

    • @ericrainey8224
      @ericrainey8224 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's the Queens Mother. Not Queen Elizabeth.

    • @monstrouscarbuncle
      @monstrouscarbuncle 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Eric Rainey True and false: It is the late Queen Elisabeth, the Queen's Mother.

    • @danielogorman8020
      @danielogorman8020 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      love this

    • @daviniarobbins9298
      @daviniarobbins9298 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ericrainey8224 Her name was Queen Elizabeth. Full title was Queen Elizabeth the Queen's Mother(she was the wife of the last king the UK had so she was HM, her majesty. Yes for 50 years we had 2 queens). If Phillip outlives the queen his title could be Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh the King's Father.

  • @charlielopiccolo6834
    @charlielopiccolo6834 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Queen Elizabeth looked so happy God bless her soul!

    • @KJC21793.
      @KJC21793. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Charlie Lo Piccs That was her mother.

    • @stripedtigress
      @stripedtigress 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KJC21793. Who was known as Queen Elizabeth herself when her husband was king....

    • @piustwelfth
      @piustwelfth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KJC21793. They were both Queen Elizabeth.

  • @yudhistirapratama9734
    @yudhistirapratama9734 8 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The golden girls are really the queens too! I love them sooo much!

  • @jotaroswetfart6095
    @jotaroswetfart6095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "Did you hear that?? Boys! They got us boys, Dorothy😍"
    "Blanche I think they'll be bringing us food"
    "Oh"

  • @misska7535
    @misska7535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love this. So genius. This was one of the best sitcoms episodes ever, best show ever in history. I love how they put in some other clips but as always kept it hilarious. Pure gold for real 👍🏻👏👏🥰🥰💜💜🏆🏆🏆🏆
    RIP Angel's 🕊🕊🌹🌹🌹🌹
    God bless 👑🙏🏻🕊❤❤❤❤

  • @davidwardle8247
    @davidwardle8247 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Everyone loved the G.G's back in the day and it was so well produced and received
    back in the day. This T.V Show will be remembered for ever as a show that made us all feel good and laugh about life, which is not the case in today's world?

  • @Koide9
    @Koide9 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This is incredible. I've been looking for this clip for years. I even got in touch with one of the show's producers, and he said he had no idea if any footage of this performance was even in existance. Thank you so much for posting this!!!

  • @Bambie_balagbis
    @Bambie_balagbis ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ladies and gentlemen this was live on the stage

  • @nr30199
    @nr30199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Could have watched HOURS of this.

  • @gareththompson1856
    @gareththompson1856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I miss these lady’s together so much. True talent that we will never see anything like again. This needs to be turned into a musical. Singing and there dry comedy would be hilarious 😂 xxxxx

  • @karenstrycharz1499
    @karenstrycharz1499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am so surprised that this particular “skit” was chosen to be preformed in front of the “Queen Mother!”I soooo loved the skit but even though the Queen Mother adored this series & wanted them there( she knows & loves their type of humor),in public the monarchy usually tries to maintain a certain air of “prim & proper.” There is seldom even a remote hint of anything risqué or any impropriety whatsoever surrounding the royal family. This skit show what a great sense of humor the Queen Mother & Monarchy has, asking the Golden Gurls to preform! This is a great performance by “THE GOLDEN GIRLS!” What a breath of fresh air their delicious sense of humor brought to everyone. Such an honor for these four extraordinary women to be asked to preform here! Loved this! A true “JOY” to watch both The Golden Girls & the Queen Mother!💕

  • @MsGrandunion
    @MsGrandunion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Well that was a trip back in time!
    The Neighbours cast, Russ Abbott and Bella Emberg, Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee . . . . .
    And of course the Golden Girls, at the peak of the show's fame, what a class act they were.

  • @lovingmayberry307
    @lovingmayberry307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Love the Golden Girls! Glad England does too!

    • @katg7965
      @katg7965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Omg we loved it here in England. Me and my late mum used to watch them together. We knew every word. Still do.

  • @mikeilamenk
    @mikeilamenk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I can’t get enough of The Golden Girls.. I love them so much.. they make me laugh even when I’m depressed.. Rue’s so demure when not playing Blanche.. my favorite. 💙

  • @YourJellyFishAteMyTV
    @YourJellyFishAteMyTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    1988 i was 7 and watched the golden girls every friday on channel 4! 31 years on its still my favourite show! These 4 ladies are so important to me and always will be 🧡🧡🧡

  • @doubledeckers
    @doubledeckers  10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thanks for the comments. Glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @soeffingwhat
      @soeffingwhat 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Been looking for this since I saw it only once on its original Broadcast. Thanks a mil for uploading.

    • @djdb1214
      @djdb1214 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved it!!!!

  • @Dantalion15
    @Dantalion15 10 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    How great is that??? I thought i've seen everything of the golden girls. Fantastic!!

  • @jkbigdd
    @jkbigdd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That's crazy how they can turn it on and off. That's pure talent. Love my golden girls

  • @ladynfsoffice
    @ladynfsoffice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love the reprise of their script from their earlier episodes along with the humorous additions. The Golden Girls ROCK whether in Miami or London!
    🍃💖🍃💖🍃💖🍃💖🍃

  • @torrancehamilton268
    @torrancehamilton268 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    They played they parts phenomenal they sound like if they were on the actual show not live. And they preformed in front of the Queen WOW

  • @jandreidrn
    @jandreidrn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    RIP Ronnie Corbett (December 4, 1930 - March 31, 2016)

    • @katg7965
      @katg7965 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved The Two Ronnies. Miss those days.

  • @EarthAngel504
    @EarthAngel504 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's amazing they can do this live and make it look soo very realistic. Not to mention, soo disciplined that they restrain themselves from bursting our laughing.

    • @OrangeTabbyCat
      @OrangeTabbyCat 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well it was filmed before a live audience in Hollywood too.

  • @ajuma55
    @ajuma55 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    You can tell how nervous they all are. I just love these ladies. They did a great job.

  • @sandraklein2651
    @sandraklein2651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The ladies bring so much joy to my life. My late Mom and I enjoyed watching the Golden Girls together. To this day, I continue warching the re-runs. The episodes were way ahead of the times in that they addressed issues of today over thirty years ago.

  • @jakebp
    @jakebp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Easily one of my top 5 sitcoms of all time - and I'm a comedy snob. It holds up even 30+ years later because it was so unafraid to tackle any subject - Aids, abortion, abuse - hell, even the premise itself, women over 30 have sex????? ***GASP***
    Brilliant show and great actors all.

  • @AimeeNoreen-jp2ve
    @AimeeNoreen-jp2ve ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the golden girls, it never gets old. Will
    watch it over and over. God rest there souls.
    Thanks for all the laughter!

  • @nickwheeler5396
    @nickwheeler5396 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    They should have recreated this moment on The Crown

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Happy Belated Heavenly Birthday Rue McClanahan! Rest In Peace.February 21, 1934-June 3, 2010

  • @pfumero627
    @pfumero627 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That is a huge honor Golden girls meeting the queen

  • @symo444
    @symo444 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    just timeless. as all good comedy is.

    • @friedrichkass1644
      @friedrichkass1644 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well said! The Golden Girls are simply IMMORTAL!

  • @amandastroup37
    @amandastroup37 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love The Golden Girls. They are hilarious and funny.

  • @edwardian80sfusion
    @edwardian80sfusion 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love both American and British comedy throughout the 70s and 80s. Laurel And Hardy, Three Stooges, The Marx Bros, Golden Girls, Frasier, Faulty Towers, Mr Bean, Benny Hill, The Young Ones! those to me are the true golden tv shows ever created