Picture It: 35 years ago, #OnThisDay, September 14, 1985 - The Golden Girls, produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris and starring Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur & Estelle Getty, debuts on NBC under Disney‘s Touchstone Television banner. The show ran through September 12, 1992, but has seen a cult resurgence in the ensuing years due in part to its noted social awareness for the time, strong storytelling, and availability in syndication and streaming. During its original run, The Golden Girls received 68 Emmy® nominations, winning 11, and 21 Golden Globe® nominations, for which they won 4. All the lead actresses won Emmys for their performances on the show, a feat only achieved by few productions. Off screen, these leading ladies were also active in advocating for numerous social causes. Both Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty advocated for AIDS activism and education. Arthur, along with Rue McClanahan and Betty White, also advocated for animal rights. White was named the “Ambassador of the Animals” by the City of Los Angeles for her work in animal welfare in 2006. The Golden Girls themselves were honored as Disney Legends in September 2009 at the very first D23 Expo. Thank you for being a friend! #TheGoldenGirls #CheersTo35Years #StayGolden #GG35
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