90s TV Babies Meet The Golden Girls: Uncovering Timeless Comedy | 80s TV Podcast<br /><br />Join co-hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they welcome back the “’90s TV Babies”—Sergio Perez, Sailor Franklin, and Serita Fontanesi—plus first-time (almost silent) guest: the 20s² TV Baby Theo —for a 2026 discussion of The Golden Girls.<br /><br />The group is assigned a lineup of key episodes across Seasons 1, 2, 4, 6, and the two-part series finale.<br /><br />They catch up on the last six months: Serita welcomes baby Theo (nearly six months old), shares his love of his Paddington bear, and talks about returning to work; Sailor celebrates a new solo apartment in South Pasadena, a promotion to visual and performing arts associate at a nonprofit, and performing in a 134 West variety show (“Merry Queerness: A Wildly Inappropriate Holiday Show”) featuring a “Last Christmas” number; Sergio describes his first “adult summer” without children’s theater, a year in a new apartment with Koji, and travel to the dunes at Pismo Beach.<br /><br />Theo’s teething, sock-removing, and foot-in-mouth milestones frequently steal the spotlight.<br /><br />On The Golden Girls, the guests discuss its lasting impact, rapid-fire joke writing, and how boldly early seasons tackled topics like LGBTQ+ themes, age gaps, consent/power dynamics, teen pregnancy, grief, and loss—often balancing heart with humor. <br /><br />Sergio admits he’s watching the series for the first time and praises the show’s intelligence and influence on later sitcoms; Sailor highlights the value of 24-plus-episode seasons and names Dorothy as her favorite; Sergio chooses Rose and admires Betty White’s performance.<br /><br />They single out “Mrs. George Devereaux” for its emotional weight and structure, and critique the pacing and feel of the series finale’s ending. They also touch on behind-the-scenes context discussed on the podcast, including Estelle Getty’s later-season memory issues and reported tensions between Bea Arthur and Betty White, and briefly fan-cast a hypothetical reboot.<br /><br />The episode includes a Cozy Earth ad read (41% off with the show’s promo code - ONLY GOOD UNTIL MARCH), mentions a 40th anniversary Golden Girls special on Hulu (2025), shares Serita’s Venmo for diaper money, and plugs Susan’s arts organization Arts à la Carte<br /><br />The hosts preview upcoming episodes featuring writer/producer/professor Georgia Jeffries (episode 99) and announce Morgan Fairchild as the special guest for the show’s 100th episode.<br /><br /><b>THE ASSIGNMENT</b><br />If you want to watch what the 90s TV Babies watched…<br />Here is your assignment should you choose to accept it:<br /><br />S1E1 Pilot, The Engagement<br />S1.E9 Blanche and the Younger Man<br />S1.E13 A Little Romance<br />S1.E25 The Way We Met<br />S2.E02 Ladies of the Evening<br />S2.E24 To Catch a Neighbor<br />S4.E15 Valentine’s Day<br />S6.E9 Mrs. George Devereaux<br />S7.25 &amp; S7.26 One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest<br /><br /><b>BONUS EXTRA CREDIT EPISODES</b><br />S2.E5 Isn’t it Romantic<br />S2.E21 Dorothy’s Prized Pupil<br />S6.E14 Sister of the Bride<br />S7.E2 The Case of the Libertine Bell<br />S3, Ep1 - Friendship and Memories<br /><br /><br />00:00 Welcome Back + Golden Girls Episode Assignment<br />02:24 Meet the Nineties TV Babies (and Baby Theo!)<br />03:24 Serita’s Life Update: New Baby, Time Off, Paddington Bear<br />05:04 Sailor’s Update: Shows, Audio Fixes, and Holiday Performance<br />11:11 Sailor’s Big News: New Apartment + Promotion<br />12:20 Sergio’s Update: Post-Theater Freedom and Travel Adventures<br />18:57 Back to the Show: Everyone’s Golden Girls History<br />24:29 Sailor’s Take: Why Golden Girls Still Hits in 2026<br />28:39 Campy vs. heartfelt: unpacking the dream episode’s wild tonal mix<br />30:00 Bring back 24-episode seasons: why filler, flashbacks &amp; character color matter<br />32:20 Sergio’s first-time watch: rapid-fire jokes, smart writing,...

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90s TV Babies Meet The Golden Girls: Uncovering Timeless Comedy | 80s TV Podcast

FEB 18, 202665 MIN
80s TV Ladies

90s TV Babies Meet The Golden Girls: Uncovering Timeless Comedy | 80s TV Podcast

FEB 18, 202665 MIN

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90s TV Babies Meet The Golden Girls: Uncovering Timeless Comedy | 80s TV Podcast<br /><br />Join co-hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they welcome back the “’90s TV Babies”—Sergio Perez, Sailor Franklin, and Serita Fontanesi—plus first-time (almost silent) guest: the 20s² TV Baby Theo —for a 2026 discussion of The Golden Girls.<br /><br />The group is assigned a lineup of key episodes across Seasons 1, 2, 4, 6, and the two-part series finale.<br /><br />They catch up on the last six months: Serita welcomes baby Theo (nearly six months old), shares his love of his Paddington bear, and talks about returning to work; Sailor celebrates a new solo apartment in South Pasadena, a promotion to visual and performing arts associate at a nonprofit, and performing in a 134 West variety show (“Merry Queerness: A Wildly Inappropriate Holiday Show”) featuring a “Last Christmas” number; Sergio describes his first “adult summer” without children’s theater, a year in a new apartment with Koji, and travel to the dunes at Pismo Beach.<br /><br />Theo’s teething, sock-removing, and foot-in-mouth milestones frequently steal the spotlight.<br /><br />On The Golden Girls, the guests discuss its lasting impact, rapid-fire joke writing, and how boldly early seasons tackled topics like LGBTQ+ themes, age gaps, consent/power dynamics, teen pregnancy, grief, and loss—often balancing heart with humor. <br /><br />Sergio admits he’s watching the series for the first time and praises the show’s intelligence and influence on later sitcoms; Sailor highlights the value of 24-plus-episode seasons and names Dorothy as her favorite; Sergio chooses Rose and admires Betty White’s performance.<br /><br />They single out “Mrs. George Devereaux” for its emotional weight and structure, and critique the pacing and feel of the series finale’s ending. They also touch on behind-the-scenes context discussed on the podcast, including Estelle Getty’s later-season memory issues and reported tensions between Bea Arthur and Betty White, and briefly fan-cast a hypothetical reboot.<br /><br />The episode includes a Cozy Earth ad read (41% off with the show’s promo code - ONLY GOOD UNTIL MARCH), mentions a 40th anniversary Golden Girls special on Hulu (2025), shares Serita’s Venmo for diaper money, and plugs Susan’s arts organization Arts à la Carte<br /><br />The hosts preview upcoming episodes featuring writer/producer/professor Georgia Jeffries (episode 99) and announce Morgan Fairchild as the special guest for the show’s 100th episode.<br /><br /><b>THE ASSIGNMENT</b><br />If you want to watch what the 90s TV Babies watched…<br />Here is your assignment should you choose to accept it:<br /><br />S1E1 Pilot, The Engagement<br />S1.E9 Blanche and the Younger Man<br />S1.E13 A Little Romance<br />S1.E25 The Way We Met<br />S2.E02 Ladies of the Evening<br />S2.E24 To Catch a Neighbor<br />S4.E15 Valentine’s Day<br />S6.E9 Mrs. George Devereaux<br />S7.25 &amp; S7.26 One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest<br /><br /><b>BONUS EXTRA CREDIT EPISODES</b><br />S2.E5 Isn’t it Romantic<br />S2.E21 Dorothy’s Prized Pupil<br />S6.E14 Sister of the Bride<br />S7.E2 The Case of the Libertine Bell<br />S3, Ep1 - Friendship and Memories<br /><br /><br />00:00 Welcome Back + Golden Girls Episode Assignment<br />02:24 Meet the Nineties TV Babies (and Baby Theo!)<br />03:24 Serita’s Life Update: New Baby, Time Off, Paddington Bear<br />05:04 Sailor’s Update: Shows, Audio Fixes, and Holiday Performance<br />11:11 Sailor’s Big News: New Apartment + Promotion<br />12:20 Sergio’s Update: Post-Theater Freedom and Travel Adventures<br />18:57 Back to the Show: Everyone’s Golden Girls History<br />24:29 Sailor’s Take: Why Golden Girls Still Hits in 2026<br />28:39 Campy vs. heartfelt: unpacking the dream episode’s wild tonal mix<br />30:00 Bring back 24-episode seasons: why filler, flashbacks &amp; character color matter<br />32:20 Sergio’s first-time watch: rapid-fire jokes, smart writing, and trusting the audience<br />34:15 Standout lines &amp; bold topics: teen pregnancy, grief, and jokes that land<br />36:16 Sponsor break: Cozy Earth bamboo sheets (41% off)<br />36:59 Why Golden Girls still feels ahead of its time (and the case for a reboot)<br />39:53 Surprises on rewatch: dramatic acting, theater-style sitcoms, and that gut-punch ending<br />46:38 Favorite Girl debate: Dorothy vs. Rose, and what makes each character click<br />49:00 Behind-the-scenes: cast dynamics, Estelle Getty’s memory issues, and Betty White lore<br />53:14 Finale reactions: hating Stan, rushed romance, and an ending without a button<br />57:26 Monoculture is gone: streaming chaos, reboot realities, and dream fan-casting<br />01:01:50 Wrap-up &amp; plugs: anniversary special, links, Patreon, and what’s next<br /><b><br />AUDIOOGRAPHY</b><br /><b><br />🎙️ FEATURED GUESTS</b><br /><ul><li>Sergio Perez – Associate Producer, actor, writer &amp; "90s TV Baby"</li><li>Sailor Franklin – South Pasadena based stage manager, performer and Visual &amp; Performing Arts Associate | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/salutecaptainsailor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Connect on Instagram</a></li><li>Serita Fontanesi – New mom to baby Theodore; host of Not Ugly | <a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/seritafonta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Venmo Theo diapers</a>! <a href="https://gemini.google.com/app/05138631b575784d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Visit Serita.co</a> or<a href="https://gemini.google.com/app/05138631b575784d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Listen to Not Ugly Pod</a></li></ul><b>👵 GOLDEN GIRLS RESOURCESFIND GOLDEN GIRLS</b><br />Watch On <a href="https://www.hulu.com/series/the-golden-girls-a6e5db1c-ab70-451d-8b8c-2fba9ea29248?cmp=&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=where%20can%20i%20watch%20the%20golden%20girls&amp;&amp;msclkid=e8415d25be08131f400434a766abf0c6&amp;gclid=e8415d25be08131f400434a766abf0c6&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;gad_source=7&amp;gad_campaignid=23498129212" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hulu </a>or <a href="https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NDU0NTk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philo</a><br />Also <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsBua7LWoCS0xKbzRL1OtxHuwKPtZWjxM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube </a>and <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-golden-girls/umc.cmc.5685zdd91u9xjy9fa44h1q6xa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple TV</a><br /><ul><li>DVDs are available through eBay, Walmart, and your local library.</li><li>40th Anniversary Special (2025) – 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship |<a href="https://gemini.google.com/app/05138631b575784d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.hulu.com/series/the-golden-girls-40-years-of-laughter-and-friendship-a-special-edition-of-2020-e9141c4d-6946-4336-b249-15aa61213c4f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch on Hulu</a></li><li>Official Social Media – Stay updated with the girls | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoldenGirls/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow on Facebook</a></li></ul><b>📻 CONNECT WITH 80s TV LADIES</b><br /><ul><li>Official Website:<a href="https://gemini.google.com/app/05138631b575784d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 80sTVLadies.com</a></li><li>Email Us:<a href="https://gemini.google.com/app/05138631b575784d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> [email protected]</a></li><li>Support the Show: Get ad-free episodes and bonus content |<a href="https://gemini.google.com/app/05138631b575784d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Support on Patreon</a></li></ul><b>🎭 SUSAN'S NEW VENTURE</b><br />Arts A La Carte – A non-profit dedicated to helping develop new works in theater.<br /><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://gemini.google.com/app/05138631b575784d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="http://artsalacarte.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ArtsALaCarte.org</a></li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://gemini.google.com/app/05138631b575784d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artsalacartela" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@ArtsALaCarteLA</a></li></ul><b>🛌 SPECIAL DEALS FOR LISTENERS</b><br />Get awesome sheets and pajamas at <a href="https://cozyearth.com/discount/80STVLADIES" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COZY EARTH</a>.<br />Be sure to use the promo code: 80STVLADIES. 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