In the first season of The Golden Girls, we learn a lot about these four mature women like how they met, what they do for a living, and even meet some of their family members. We get to know their distinct personalities as they tackle daily life issues as senior citizens. We tag along on their dates, and we're tickled pink during their humorously entertaining shenanigans. How much do you know about the infancy of this iconic show? See how many of these trivia questions you can answer.
What is the unusual circumstance around how Blanche found out her husband died?
Answer
A highway patrolman calls her at 2AM and asks if she has a yellow convertible and a husband named George. He puts her on hold right before he comes back on the line crunching on chips and tells her George died in a car accident.
Episode 15 - In a Bed of Rose's
When Blanche brings her wealthy beau Richard home to meet the girls, she abruptly changes her mind because she sees a toilet in the middle of the living room. Why is the toilet there?
Answer
It's too heavy for Dorothy and Rose to move to the bathroom. The plumber who delivered it refused to move it because he didn't think Dorothy and Rose were capable of installing it because they're women.
Episode 19 - Second Motherhood
The girls go to see Big Daddy sing at a local bar because they have reservations for his second show at 9PM. When they arrive, a waiter tells them Big Daddy isn't performing. What happened?
Answer
After his first show, management cancelled his booking.
Episode 24 - Big Daddy
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose was not a virgin when she and Charlie got married.
Answer
FALSE
Episode 3 - Rose the Prude
Rose: Charlie was the only lover I ever had, and my first time was on our wedding night.
Which Golden Girl confesses she's too competitive when it comes to athletics? She had to transfer high schools because of a field hockey incident.
Answer
Rose
Episode 7 - The Competition
TRUE OR FALSE: Rose once dated Eddie Parker, The Aqua Midget. His act was jumping off a step ladder into a giant punch bowl.
Answer
FALSE
Episode 11 - Stan's Return
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