<i> ”Dorothy's tale of how she and her husband ended up together implies that he slipped her something and had sex with her. Without protection… Yeah…”</i> - Susan Lambert Hatem<br /><br />Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson dive deep in this episode into the beloved TV show 'The Golden Girls,' discussing its groundbreaking impact and the not-so-great aspects. While celebrating its progressive approach to hot-button topics and its iconic cast, they discuss ten aspects they found problematic, from mean-spirited humor to racial and cultural insensitivity. The episode, inspired by a Vulture article by Steven W. Thrasher, seeks to balance admiration with candid critique, acknowledging both the show's achievements and its shortcomings. Tune in for a balanced look at one of the most iconic TV shows from the '80s, filled with both love and critique.<br /><br />Wishing you all a Happy Belated Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Wonderful Holidays! 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What should we do to celebrate?Send us your ideas via: 80sTVLadies @ gmail dot com <br /><br />Other TV Shows Referenced:Mama's Family -<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mama%27s_Family" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mama's Family (Wikipedia)<br /></a>Married with Children - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Married..._with_Children" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Married with Children (Wikipedia)<br /></a>All in the Family - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_in_the_Family" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">All in the Family (Wikipedia)<br /></a>How to Marry a Millionaire (film) - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Marry_a_Millionaire" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Marry a Millionaire (Wikipedia)</a><br /><br />People<br />Brandon Tartikoff (NBC executive, inspiration for the show)<br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Tartikoff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brandon Tartikoff (Wikipedia)</a><br /><br />Susan Harris (Creator of The Golden Girls)<br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Harris" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Susan Harris (Wikipedia)</a><br /><br />Charles Levin (Actor who played Coco)<br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Levin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charles Levin (Wikipedia)</a><br /><br />Steven W Thrasher (Author of the Vulture article)<br /><a href="https://www.stevenwthrasher.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steven W Thrasher (Official Site)</a><br /><br /><b>CONNECT</b><br />Go to <a href="http://80stvladies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80sTVLadies.com</a> for more info and transcripts.<br />Support us and get ad-free episodes on<a href="https://www.patreon.com/80sTVLadies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> PATREON.</a> <br />Join the Facebook page discussion at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/80sTVLadies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook.com/80sTVLadies</a><br />Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join us for more conversations with the people who shaped TV and pop culture.<br /><br />00:00 Welcome to 80s TV Ladies Podcast<br />00:29 Introducing the Golden Girls Discussion<br />01:02 10 Things We Don't Love About the Golden Girls<br />02:28 Mean-Spirited Humor in the Golden Girls<br />04:05 Sexism and Controversial Jokes<br />07:10 Racism and Cultural Insensitivity<br />14:36 Ageism and Stereotypes<br />17:37 Inconsistencies and Lost Characters<br />20:20 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://www.80stvladies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80sTVLadies.com</a> for more info.<br /><br />Listen to 80s TV Ladies at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@80stvladies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>. Subscribe and help us grow.<br /><br />Don’t miss out. 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