TV Guide: Bea Arthur

Listing: The Competition

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 06:30 PM WE It's Sophia and Rose vs. Dorothy and Blanche in a bowling tournament. The bet: if Sophia's team wins, Dorothy (Beatrice Arthur) will lend her air fare for a trip to Sicily with an old beau. Estelle Getty. Augustine: Ralph Manza.

Listing: On Golden Girls

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 06:00 PM WE A visit by Blanche's undisciplined grandson (Billy Jacoby) gives new meaning to "generation gap." Rue McClanahan, Beatrice Arthur, Estelle Getty, Betty White. Policeman: John Hostetter.

Listing: The Triangle

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 05:30 PM WE A doctor Dorothy dates also gets Blanche's pulse racing---until he makes a pass at her. Elliot: Peter Hansen. Blanche: Rue McClanahan. Rose: Betty White.

Listing: The Transplant

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 05:00 PM WE Blanche's sister, who always took everything that meant anything to Blanche, now wants a kidney. Rue McClanahan, Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty.

Listing: Journey to the Center of Attention

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 11:00 AM HALMRK Blanche, the reigning queen of the Rusty Anchor bar, gets gonged when Dorothy starts to sing; Sophia throws a wake for herself, but lets Rose make the arrangements. Ron: Don Mirault. Myrtle: Jane Dulo. Eva: Ann Nelson.

Listing: Ebb Tide VI: The Wrath of Stan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 10:30 AM HALMRK Exposed as slumlords, Stan and Dorothy are ordered to live in their vermin-infested apartment building. Stan: Herbert Edelman. DA Peterson: Lane Davies. Judge: Art Metrano. Tracy: Jackie Swanson. Angelo: Bill Dana.

Listing: Questions and Answers

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 10:00 AM HALMRK While preparing for a "Jeopardy!" audition, Dorothy has a dream about host Alex Trebek, creator Merv Griffin and cruise-ship purser Charley Dietz (David Liesure); a lovable dog enters Rose's life. Mr. Hubbard: Bill Erwin.

Listing: The Commitments

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 09:30 AM HALMRK Beatles fan Dorothy makes great music with a player in "Beatlemania," but Blanche gets nowhere with her date. Dorothy: Beatrice Arthur. Blanche: Rue McClanahan.

Listing: Goodbye, Mr. Gordon

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 09:00 AM HALMRK Dorothy's all giggly because her 11th-grade English teacher (James Callahan) needs her help in writing a book review; Rose helps produce a TV show on women's issues. Ron: Phil Proctor. Chuck: Jack Bannon.

Listing: Old Boyfriends

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:17:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 01:17 AM HALMRK Enter old boyfriends: Rose can't remember Thor of St. Olaf, and Sophia finds one in the personals who's always accompanied by his sister (Betty Garrett). Rose: Betty White. Sophia: Estelle Getty.

Listing: The Pope's Ring

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:54:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 12:54 AM HALMRK Sophia asks the Pope to bless a lonely friend in the hospital; Blanche's present to Rose is a detective to snoop on Miles (Harold Gould). Detective: Fred McCarren. Priest: Steven Gilborn. Pope: Gene Greytak.

Listing: The Bloom Is off the Rose

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 12:30 AM WE Romance on the skids: Rose feels that Miles is just plain dull, and Blanche's Rex (Mitchell Ryan) treats her like dirt. Miles: Harold Gould. Instructor: Don Mirault. Rose: Betty White. Blanche: Rue McClanahan.

Listing: From Here to the Pharmacy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:21:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 12:21 AM HALMRK A reservist (Bruce Kirby) returns from the Gulf remembering Blanche as the girl of his dreams---but she can't remember him at all; Dorothy discovers that poor Sophia isn't poor. Security Guard: Ed Call. Rose: Betty White.

Listing: Ebbtide's Revenge

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 12:00 AM WE Dorothy plays peacemaker when her brother's funeral revives the feud between his widow (Brenda Vaccaro) and Sophia. Father Salerno: Earl Boen. Dorothy: Beatrice Arthur. Sophia: Estelle Getty. Rose: Betty White.

Listing: Room 7

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:48:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 11:48 PM HALMRK Sophia and Blanche have fleeting touches with the Great Beyond when Sophia nearly chokes to death and Blanche visits her grammy's plantation. Demolitions Man: Roy Brocksmith. Sal: Sid Melton. Sheriff: Don Stark.

Listing: Stand By Your Man

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 11:30 PM WE Blanche (Rue McClanahan) blanches when she discovers that her date (Hugh Farrington) is disabled; Rose (Betty White) lands in the doghouse when she brings home a puppy. Librarian: Tom Nibley. Sophia: Estelle Getty.

Listing: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...Before They Die

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 11:00 PM WE Blanche offers "sexpertise" to Sophia, who wants to seduce her new love (Cesar Romero); and to Rose, who wants to be celibate. Miles: Harold Gould. Blanche: Rue McClanahan. Sophia: Estelle Getty. Dorothy: Beatrice Arthur.

Listing: Mrs. George Devereaux

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 10:30 PM WE Dorothy is in a triangle with Sonny Bono and Lyle Waggoner; and Blanche is in a daze: husband George (George Grizzard) is back from the grave. Policeman: Todd Jeffries. Blanche: Rue McClanahan. Rose: Betty White.

Listing: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sophia?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 10:00 PM WE Dorothy tries to dissuade Sophia from becoming a nun; Blanche rear-ends someone (Paul Willson)---in Rose's car. Mother Superior: Kathleen Freeman. Sister Claire: Lela Ivy. Dorothy: Beatrice Arthur.

Listing: Born Again

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 09:30 PM WE Stan heats up his relationship with Dorothy, but she wants him to cool it---or does she? Abby: Siobhan Fallon. Mr. Percy: Dion Anderson. Officer: Stan Roth. Stan: Herbert Edelman. Dorothy: Beatrice Arthur. Rose: Betty White.

Listing: Feelings

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 09:00 PM WE Questions of principle confront Dorothy, who is pressured into passing a failing football star, and Rose, who was fondled by her dentist (George Wyner). Kevin: Christopher Daniel Barnes. Coach Odlivak: Robert Constanzo.

Listing: Wham, Bam, Thank You, Mammy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 08:30 PM WE The nanny (Ruby Dee) who vanished when Blanche (Rue McClanahan) was a child reappears to ask a favor that Blanche can't bring herself to grant; Sophia hires a matchmaker for Dorothy. Mrs. Contini: Peggy Rea.

Listing: Rose the Prude

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 06:30 PM WE Rose has qualms about sharing her stateroom on an upcoming cruise to the Bahamas with a man she likes. Arnie: Harold Gould. Dorothy: Beatrice Arthur. Sophia: Estelle Getty. Blanche: Rue McClanahan.

Listing: Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 06:00 PM WE Dorothy invites her ex to their daughter's wedding, but only because it'll give her the opportunity to get revenge. Beatrice Arthur. Kate: Lisa Jane Persky. Dennis: Dennis Drake. Rose: Betty White.

Listing: Pilot Episode

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 05:30 PM WE Dorothy's outspoken mother arrives, and Blanche's beau (Frank Aletter) proposes marriage. Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan. Sophia: Estelle Getty. Coco: Charles Levin.

Video: Bea Arthur - final interview - The INSIDER - 4-27-09

The Insider — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Some of Bea Arthur's final interview seen on The INSIDER

Video: Why Did I Not Know That Bea Arthur Marries Leslie Nielsen In The Golden Girls Series Finale?

Best Week Ever — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Last weekend I happened to be sitting on my couch, unwilling to go to sleep, and clicked by an overnight Golden Girls Bea Arthur tribute marathon on WE, and set the remote down when a random cameo by Leslie Nielsen caught my attention. So I laid there, watching instead of getting valuable, necessary sleep, enthralled by Bea Arthur and Nielsen (Blanche;s "Uncle Lucas") pretending to be in love as a prank on Blanche, then the episode ended with Nielsen proposing "for real" to Bea, and Bea happily accepting, followed by a To Be Continued...Obviously, I stayed in place for the conclusion, which involved a wedding, the return of Bea;s ex-husband, and a tremendous buildup, and I kept expecting some wacky hijinks to occur to prevent the actual marriage from taking place, but sure enough they went through with it, then Bea shared an emotional conversation with Estelle Getty about moving away to be with her new husband, then the girls all embraced tearfully, then Bea left the house, followed b

Video: Choices...and a Tribute to Bea Arthur

We — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In this week's WE Buzz, Kelley talks about choices - from the food we eat to the platinum jewels we buy. She also pays tribute to Golden Girl Bea Arthur.

Video: Norman Lear Film

Hulu — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 2, Episode 2: Norman's TV family pays tribute. Featuring Bea Arthur.

Video: Thanksgiving Dinner

Hulu — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 5, Episode 5: Four grown-ups are relegated to the kids table.

Video: Betty White -- Thank You for Bea-ing a Friend

TMZ Videos — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Bea Arthur went to the big lanai in the sky this weekend at age 86 -- but Betty White, one of two remaining "Golden Girls," yesterday said it best, "We'll always love her."

Video: ICYMI: Bea Arthur Is Carrie Bradshaw

Best Week Ever — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Many people have made comparisons to Sex and the City and The Golden Girls, but those prayers seem to have finally been answered because TV Land has produced a Sex spoof starring Bea Arthur, Sally Struthers (as Samantha - ewww), Katherine Helmond and Charlotte Rae. It;s pretty hot.

Video: Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks Remember Bea Arthur

The Insider — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Read full story for latest details.

Video: Angela Lansbury on Bea Arthur's Passing

The Insider — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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Video: Rosie sings the theme from "Maude" to Bea Arthur

The Insider — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Beatrice Arthur on the Rosie O'Donnell Show. Rosie sings the theme song from Maude.

Video: Bea Arthur Sings, "What'll I Do?"

The Insider — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 7 Episode: Journey to the Center of Attention ... Golden Girls Bea Arthur Rue McClanahan What'll Do

Video: The Golden Girls - Cast On Show's Appeal To Gay Community

Hulu — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Actresses Rue McClanahan (Blanche) and Betty White (Rose), and writer Marc Cherry reveal what is so appealing to the Gay community.

Photo: Florence Henderson, Mark Allen Itkin, Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur and John Shaffner - Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame ceremony, Beverly Hills, CA, December 9, 2008

courtesy Mathew Imaging/WireImage.com — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Bea Arthur, Florence Henderson, Mark Allen Itlkin, Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur, John Shaffner

Video: Bea Arthur: 10 Questions

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When Bea Arthur was young she began acting on stage. Audiences loved her, and she quickly found herself infected with love for comedy and the stage. Arthur is best known, however, as a star in two hit shows, The Golden Girls and Maude.

Video: Bea Arthur: MiniBio

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Bea Arthur rose to fame in the seventies as on the sitcom ?Maude.? But before she was making waves on television she lived for the theatre, spending two decades on Broadway and winning a Tony for her role as Vera Charles in the hit musical Mame.

Video: Bea Arthur: It All Changed When

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

For Bea Arthur, it all changed when she was offered a job on the show All In The Family. The show began her career as a woman not afraid to talk about controversial issues such as abortion. Bea Arthur was a brave woman and a great actress.

Photo: Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Steve Carell - 6th annual TV Land Awards, June 8, 2008

courtesy Maury Phillips/WireImage.com — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

betty white, rue mcclanahan, bea arthur, steve carell

Video: Arthur, Interrupted

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Having agreed to join with The Tick and his crime-fighting team, Arthur must now tell his family. Arriving at their restaurant headquarters, he nervously prepares to debut his new superhero uniform for his mom, Bea, and sister Dot. When it appears that Arthur's explanation is failing to persuade them, The Tick steps in to help out, but it still fails to change their minds. And when Arthur heads to their hotel to try again, he's ambushed by Francis Peacock, a deprogrammer who specializes in rehabilitating people who think they are superheroes.

Video: Bea and Ed

TV Land — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Golden Girls star Bea Arthur becomes a teacher. Through tough love and discipline, she helps her students prepare for the SAT.

Video: Bea Arthur--Interview

TV Land — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Golden Girls star Bea Arthur has never tutored, and was terrified to teach, but she found a way to connect to the students.

Video: Bea Arthur - Maude

TV Land — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Maude star Bea Arthur reveals how she went from a walk-on role to starring in her own sitcom.

Video: Bea Arthur -- Online Exclusive

TV Land — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Golden Girls star Bea Arthur tutors a student for the SAT's, and receives a dinner invitation in this extended scene.

Photo: Betty White, Bea Arthur and Rue McClanahan - "Golden Girls: Season 3" DVD signing, New York City, November 22, 2005

courtesy Bobby Bank/WireImage.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan

Photo: Betty White, Bea Arthur, Terry Hughes and Rue McClanahan - "The Golden Girls: Season One" DVD release party, Beverly Hills, CA, November 18, 2004

courtesy John Heller/WireImage.com — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Betty White, Bea Arthur, Terry Hughes, Rue McClanahan

Photo: Rue McClanahan, Scott Seomin and Bea Arthur - 13th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, New York City, April 1, 2002

courtesy Jim Spellman/WireImage.com — Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0500

Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Scott Seomin