Join hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson on 80s TV Ladies, where they chat with Jim Colucci, TV writer, author, and entertainment journalist, known for his deep dive into the cultural impact of the Golden Girls. In this episode, Jim discusses his unauthorized retrospective book, 'Golden Girls Forever,' sharing behind-the-scenes stories and the show's lasting cultural influence. From interviews with Golden Girls cast members to exploring themes of diversity and acceptance in 80s television, Jim provides stories about the cast Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty. <br /> <br />The conversation explores Jim's experiences writing about other iconic shows like 'All in the Family,' 'Will and Grace,' and his upcoming book on 'The Love Boat.' Get inside these legendary 80s pop culture shows with insights, laughter, and nostalgic reflections on the power of television to shape our views.Filling in for Melissa this week is Associate Producer Sailor Franklin.<br /><br /><i>And we kept talking. So many more stories about Golden Girls, The Love Boat, James Lipton, Cloris Leachman and more! Get the full supersized Jim Colucci episode at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80stvladies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon.com/80sTVLadies</a></i><br /><b></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>AUDIOOGRAPHY</b><br />You can find Jim Colucci at <a href="http://jimcolucci.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JimColucci.com </a> <br />And on <a href="http://instagram.com/Jimcolucci" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram.com/Jimcolucci</a><br />Get Jim's book Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai at <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/golden-girls-forever-jim-coluccijim-colucci" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harper Books</a>. <br /><br />Get the FULL 2-Hour amazing interview with Jim at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80stvladies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon.com/80sTVLadies</a><br />The Golden Girls Streaming:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.hulu.com/series/the-golden-girls-962057d1-e62a-4131-9f93-c90a187b5a1b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Hulu</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-golden-girls/38LwKx4eGq6a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Disney+</a>,<a href="https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NDU0NTk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Philo</a><br />Purchase: <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-golden-girls/umc.cmc.5685zdd91u9xjy9fa44h1q6xa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple TV</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/show/UCRV7L00f7tOQe_R41Vd_lGA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> YouTube (for rent/purchase)</a>.<br /><br />Hulu has the documentary ​​<a href="https://www.hulu.com/movie/65e14dbd-79c2-4d97-acfb-480417d42c1b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The World According to Allee Willis</a>. So fun!<br /><br />Read more about the GG 40th Anniversary celebration <a href="https://abc.com/news/97ae7b32-a146-4548-8706-f7398f275032/category/1138628" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at ABC</a>. Now streaming on Hulu/Disney+<br />Watch The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship Trailer <a href="https://youtu.be/nP4MWSoK26E?si=4yu6uEs_rJHQHpvU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at YouTube</a>. <br /><b></b><br /><b>JOIN THE FUN</b><br />Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! 5-stars means a lot.<br />Join us for more conversations with the people who shaped TV and pop culture.<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://www.80stvladies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80sTVLadies.com</a> for more info.<br /><br />Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies <a href="http://eepurl.com/h1YPWH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mailing list</a>!<br />Help us make more episodes and get ad-free...

80s TV Ladies

134 West | Susan Lambert Hatem & Sharon Johnson

80s TV Legends: Golden Girls, Love Boat and Jim Colucci Forever

NOV 12, 202571 MIN
80s TV Ladies

80s TV Legends: Golden Girls, Love Boat and Jim Colucci Forever

NOV 12, 202571 MIN

Description

Join hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson on 80s TV Ladies, where they chat with Jim Colucci, TV writer, author, and entertainment journalist, known for his deep dive into the cultural impact of the Golden Girls. In this episode, Jim discusses his unauthorized retrospective book, 'Golden Girls Forever,' sharing behind-the-scenes stories and the show's lasting cultural influence. From interviews with Golden Girls cast members to exploring themes of diversity and acceptance in 80s television, Jim provides stories about the cast Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty. <br /> <br />The conversation explores Jim's experiences writing about other iconic shows like 'All in the Family,' 'Will and Grace,' and his upcoming book on 'The Love Boat.' Get inside these legendary 80s pop culture shows with insights, laughter, and nostalgic reflections on the power of television to shape our views.Filling in for Melissa this week is Associate Producer Sailor Franklin.<br /><br /><i>And we kept talking. So many more stories about Golden Girls, The Love Boat, James Lipton, Cloris Leachman and more! Get the full supersized Jim Colucci episode at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80stvladies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon.com/80sTVLadies</a></i><br /><b></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>AUDIOOGRAPHY</b><br />You can find Jim Colucci at <a href="http://jimcolucci.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JimColucci.com </a> <br />And on <a href="http://instagram.com/Jimcolucci" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram.com/Jimcolucci</a><br />Get Jim's book Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai at <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/golden-girls-forever-jim-coluccijim-colucci" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harper Books</a>. <br /><br />Get the FULL 2-Hour amazing interview with Jim at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80stvladies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon.com/80sTVLadies</a><br />The Golden Girls Streaming:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.hulu.com/series/the-golden-girls-962057d1-e62a-4131-9f93-c90a187b5a1b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Hulu</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-golden-girls/38LwKx4eGq6a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Disney+</a>,<a href="https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NDU0NTk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Philo</a><br />Purchase: <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-golden-girls/umc.cmc.5685zdd91u9xjy9fa44h1q6xa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple TV</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/show/UCRV7L00f7tOQe_R41Vd_lGA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> YouTube (for rent/purchase)</a>.<br /><br />Hulu has the documentary ​​<a href="https://www.hulu.com/movie/65e14dbd-79c2-4d97-acfb-480417d42c1b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The World According to Allee Willis</a>. So fun!<br /><br />Read more about the GG 40th Anniversary celebration <a href="https://abc.com/news/97ae7b32-a146-4548-8706-f7398f275032/category/1138628" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at ABC</a>. Now streaming on Hulu/Disney+<br />Watch The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship Trailer <a href="https://youtu.be/nP4MWSoK26E?si=4yu6uEs_rJHQHpvU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at YouTube</a>. <br /><b></b><br /><b>JOIN THE FUN</b><br />Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! 5-stars means a lot.<br />Join us for more conversations with the people who shaped TV and pop culture.<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://www.80stvladies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80sTVLadies.com</a> for more info.<br /><br />Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies <a href="http://eepurl.com/h1YPWH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mailing list</a>!<br />Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes and exclusive content on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80sTVLadies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PATREON</a>.