Even after the hilarity of the story & the way she told it, you have to love how Dorothy finally levels with Mary's father about what he is facing. "She is 16. She is scared...and she is carrying your grandchild. Do you really want to abandon her?" Behind all the quips & sarcasm, Dorothy's moments of plain talk were always quite underrated. And as she became pregnant at 19 out of wedlock, she knows how that feels.
Oh my goodness, I can't see how Bea Arthur could keep a straight face while doing this scene. It's hysterical. And the, "I was desperate!" line at the end is perfect.
I love how the writers chose Dorothy as the character who would repeat one of Rose's Saint Olaf stories. That and the time when Dorothy mentions the bull-duck who ran a small bed and breakfast in Rhode Island, shows how Rose's persistence wore even Dorothy down.
In the episode Little Sister, where Rose's sister Holly befriends Dorothy and Blanche while leaving Rose out, Dorothy comes in the door laughing hysterically over a story Holly has just told, and says it's one of the funniest she's ever heard. Holly asks, "Doesn't Rose ever tell St. Olaf stories?" And Dorothy says in that mean, scary, way of hers, "All the time."
Fred: I dunno maybe I'm too stupid! Dorothy: Fine! Then maybe there is something I can say, And I wanna apologize for this story before I begin; have you ever heard of a little town called St. Olaf?
I love this season 5 episode. It’s the St. Olaf story that makes Fred realize he needs to help Mary. Plus Dorothy’s reaction to everyone knowing she did that was awesome
This is actually one of those stories that makes sense, or maybe I understand it too well. After banishing Fricka, Niels started to feel guilty about what he did but instead of trying to make things right he blamed Brunhilda as she only reminded him of how and why this happened, thus causing him to eat her. In the end he lost both his daughter and his pig all because he could see past his own frustration and admit it was wrong of him to turn his back on her.
@Logia SD true, but she also made it pretty clear the first time when she told him what it was like for her when she got pregnant and his response was “what did I do that was so terrible?”
@UncleMikeNJ well Living Single was based off The Golden Girls so its no surprise the characters on both shows are similar. And also, the show Friends was based off Living Single
2 tel u guys the truth max black is the younger version of dorothy since 2 women had the same sarcasme,while sophia not from the golden girls but olegs wife had the same personality as blanch and while earl seems to b a bit lik rose
I thought this scene of Dorothy telling a St. Olaf Story was great! Dorothy probably was desperate, but its was a honor to Rose by Dorothy telling one of Rose's stories
NickyB 75 This show was a bit risqué in its day. Older women talking frankly about sex and promiscuity was not seen much on network TV in those days (if it was seen at all). But it’s still funny today!
Even the "B" word got mentioned a few times on this show, where previously, only daytime soaps & prime time shows like Dynasty used it unabashedly. I think this show (until its last season, when it moved to an earlier time slot) was on at 9pm, just coming out of the traditional "family hour" of 8:00pm & 8:30pm. Probably since younger kids were in bed by 9pm (or assumed so), more mature dialogue could be uttered then.
An awesome way to have ended this episode would have been the girls following Dorothy into the kitchen... Blanche: "What do you mean desperate?" Rose: "You told him St. Olaf stories?!" Dorothy: "Look! I said I was 'desperate'. As stupid as it sounds, I tried everything and he only listened when I talked about St. Olaf, okay?" Sophia: "Rose saved you this time, Dorothy." Rose: "I guess I'm not so stupid after all!" Dorothy leaves the kitchen and the credits start to play.
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Bea Arthur is sooo amazing. That comic walk of shame and her "I was desperate" just shows what a brilliant actress she was.
Even after the hilarity of the story & the way she told it, you have to love how Dorothy finally levels with Mary's father about what he is facing. "She is 16. She is scared...and she is carrying your grandchild. Do you really want to abandon her?"
Behind all the quips & sarcasm, Dorothy's moments of plain talk were always quite underrated. And as she became pregnant at 19 out of wedlock, she knows how that feels.
Oh my goodness, I can't see how Bea Arthur could keep a straight face while doing this scene. It's hysterical. And the, "I was desperate!" line at the end is perfect.
TravelinBand747 in these comedic gold memories i have to assume they shoot the scene over and over until they can get through it
I know right lol .. the benefits of being a trained actor and the many takes behind it!
So funny 😂😂😂😂
0:58. “It was a studebaker ,wasn’t it Dorothy?” Loved the way she looked at Dorothy and Dorothy turns in disgust. 😂😂😂😂😂
"It was a Nash, Ma."
❤
I love how the writers chose Dorothy as the character who would repeat one of Rose's Saint Olaf stories. That and the time when Dorothy mentions the bull-duck who ran a small bed and breakfast in Rhode Island, shows how Rose's persistence wore even Dorothy down.
In the episode Little Sister, where Rose's sister Holly befriends Dorothy and Blanche while leaving Rose out, Dorothy comes in the door laughing hysterically over a story Holly has just told, and says it's one of the funniest she's ever heard. Holly asks, "Doesn't Rose ever tell St. Olaf stories?" And Dorothy says in that mean, scary, way of hers, "All the time."
@@jessicalillianweinberg4401 🤣🤣🤣 I'd forgot about that one! I might need a Golden Girls refresher 😄😄😄
Rose’s facial expression lit up when he mentioned St Olaf. 😂😂
5:36 to 5:41
I know I was in tears
SHE WAS DESPERATE!!
Dorothy telling a st. Olaf story is the epitome of dialogue delivery.😍😍🧿🧿
I WAS DESPERATE! 😂🤣😂🤣
Lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I don't know what's funnier, the look on dorothy's face or rose's
Fred: I dunno maybe I'm too stupid!
Dorothy: Fine! Then maybe there is something I can say, And I wanna apologize for this story before I begin; have you ever heard of a little town called St. Olaf?
Lol, I love how’s she’s implying “Ok, if you’re really stupid, here’s a dumb story you’ll understand.” 😅😅😅
At the end was top notch. And the way she walked to the kitchen.
And I love Rose's face during that part. That moment when someone else enjoys the thing you're obsessive about...or benefits from your quirk.
@@jessicalillianweinberg4401 so true. Dorothy had to convince someone by using a st.Olaf story
Rose's face seemed to say, "Oh, you are going to OWE me for this, Zbornak!"
@@ericandy88 yeah.
@hotboyjameshh true
My niece had a child out of wedlock, and we accepted it, with the exception of a very outspoken relative, and she is the best mother I know.
Funny how Dorothy says she wasn’t listening that closely when the story was told to her - she covers the events pretty clearly.
I love this season 5 episode. It’s the St. Olaf story that makes Fred realize he needs to help Mary. Plus Dorothy’s reaction to everyone knowing she did that was awesome
I think it was probably Dorothy’s last point about her being 16, scared and carrying his grandchild.
5:38 When you hear someone say they like to watch the Golden Girls .
It was a Studebaker wasn't it Dorothy ?
Sophia's face and Dorothy's is priceless
This is actually one of those stories that makes sense, or maybe I understand it too well. After banishing Fricka, Niels started to feel guilty about what he did but instead of trying to make things right he blamed Brunhilda as she only reminded him of how and why this happened, thus causing him to eat her. In the end he lost both his daughter and his pig all because he could see past his own frustration and admit it was wrong of him to turn his back on her.
@Logia SD true, but she also made it pretty clear the first time when she told him what it was like for her when she got pregnant and his response was “what did I do that was so terrible?”
I love that the dog looked at the camera as soon as Sophia asked if he's eaten as if it's dumbfounded at Sophia's question.
I remember this 😂😂and i love how the fact that dorothy felt gulty telling the dad bout the st olaf stories
A real walk of shame.
You know times are desperate when it's Dorothy telling a St. Olaf story!
Love the look Dorothy gives after Rose says mime class at 5:13 lol hilarious how the camera just went straight to her reaction
5:46 the walk of shame
Right lol
5:57 the way the closing note swells up is top notch 👌
Lol! Love Sophia’s reaction to the dog!
That had me cracking up that was too funny
'Bout time she faced somebody she can't roast into submission.
Can't blame her....dogs are scary
@@Blossom44100aaw dogs aren't that scary actually dogs are cute.
I love how the dog stuck out his tongue once sophia said bones.
Dorothy’s face priceless
I love Dorthy's walk of shame.
I love that shock look in Blanche's face
When one listens to Rose's St Olaf stories for so long, you end up telling or making them up
The layout of their home is absolutely beautiful. I thank God for what I have but their home is a beautiful showcase.
I love how the dog turns it head to the side when everyone bursts out laughing in the audience.
The look on Rose face was priceless lmao 🤣
Oh bless, the dog looks to the audience when they laugh, as if to say “I wouldn’t hurt her”
The way she hung her head in shame on her way to the kitchen was hilarious
That walk of shame took me the fk out 🤣🤣🤣😆😆😭😭😭
Sophia always got Dorothy so good 😂😂😂
Have you ever heard of a little town called St. Olaf? You’ll wish you hadn’t by the end of this story. lol
If I ever come across a situation like this I'm gonna tell the same story💗
Hey,did u tell this story??
@@hazeeqrazak Not yet. Lol
Brilliantly hilarious 🤣as usual I just luvvv those traditional couches they used in the set up 😘
Does this story have a point?
You ask that at JUST the right time!
This is the BEST moment for me of the whole series...This is amazing !
I use to watch this as a kid, Dorthy reminds me of a white kadisha off living single
LOL
@UncleMikeNJ well Living Single was based off The Golden Girls so its no surprise the characters on both shows are similar. And also, the show Friends was based off Living Single
2 tel u guys the truth max black is the younger version of dorothy since 2 women had the same sarcasme,while sophia not from the golden girls but olegs wife had the same personality as blanch and while earl seems to b a bit lik rose
I just love the jingle at the end of every episode 5:54
You can see the shadow of a crew member on the couch and hear him cough at 4:13.
I always loved that story!
Love this show
I looked this up just for the dog and Sophia scene 😂😂😂
Dorothy looks pretty here.
Well dorothy actually learned something from the st olaf story.
Has anyone told a st Olaf story to get a point across?
5:14 “Mime class?!” Haha.
What mime class 4??
@@randomcat4940 The lamaze class was all filled up, lol
@@TravelinBand747 i mean,what is a mime class
The Dog 😍😍
Estelle getty hated dogs when she was a kid,she lived in a neighborhood with actual house dogs instead of guard dogs
“Nibelung”? “Brunhilde”? “Fricka”???
I take it someone is/was a fan of Wagner in the making of this episode! XD
Is that the end of the story? God I hope so.
Dorothy’s walk of shame passed the girls was funny ! “I was Desperate!”
I was desperate!
I remember rose tell this story
I thought this scene of Dorothy telling a St. Olaf Story was great! Dorothy probably was desperate, but its was a honor to Rose by Dorothy telling one of Rose's stories
Excuse me, has he eaten? 😂
God I hope I got the names right.
God, I hope so! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
God I hope so
How did a show get away with saying slut so much??😂
because old people were saying it..
Dorothy:the slut is dead,long live the slut
NickyB 75 This show was a bit risqué in its day. Older women talking frankly about sex and promiscuity was not seen much on network TV in those days (if it was seen at all). But it’s still funny today!
Even the "B" word got mentioned a few times on this show, where previously, only daytime soaps & prime time shows like Dynasty used it unabashedly.
I think this show (until its last season, when it moved to an earlier time slot) was on at 9pm, just coming out of the traditional "family hour" of 8:00pm & 8:30pm. Probably since younger kids were in bed by 9pm (or assumed so), more mature dialogue could be uttered then.
An awesome way to have ended this episode would have been the girls following Dorothy into the kitchen...
Blanche: "What do you mean desperate?"
Rose: "You told him St. Olaf stories?!"
Dorothy: "Look! I said I was 'desperate'. As stupid as it sounds, I tried everything and he only listened when I talked about St. Olaf, okay?"
Sophia: "Rose saved you this time, Dorothy."
Rose: "I guess I'm not so stupid after all!"
Dorothy leaves the kitchen and the credits start to play.
Blackberry my missing phone. Neyo you stole it
So dorothy did learn something from rose lol
Jenny lewis!!!!
Where was I
You were humiliating me
Boy, that 16 year old sure looks 30.
Scary dog...
1:52 "What did you with Ida?"
I don't get the joke. Dated? Explanations, please.
I think she's implying the dog ate Ida.
@@hh-bluedynamite But who's Ida? Why use that name?
@@darthixion957 I friend of Sophia's, I believe.
@@hh-bluedynamite I see. Thanks again.
@@darthixion957 No problem! ^^
Does this story have a point?
Barely.
"You asked just at the right time."
They needed a better actor to play Fred. This guy was stiff.
He is pissed off, you want him to sing opera?
@@KanishQQuotes Sophia, is that you? 😂😂
@@qasemqasem7144
No it's Barbara Streisand, of course it's me you yutz
@@KanishQQuotes 🤣🤣🤣