That angrily triggered me too and I am guy. I would have savagely roasted his behavior for every female patient’s behalf. You would need multiple orderlies to pull me away from him.
I saw that episode before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and ME-CFS, the same illness Dorothy has here. And, it resonated with me even then as a woman, and a WOC at that, because we are believed even less. Once I was diagnosed, and I rewatched this episode, I wept in release and gratitude. The Golden Girls will always be the best show ever for treating all of these huge issues in such a human way. May your memory be for blessing always, Bea Arthur. 💖
“I still wish you a better doctor than you were to me.” That’s one of my favorite Dorothy speeches. I’ve had the unfortunate situation of having a doctor like that when I too was diagnosed with CFS and Crohns Disease. They treat you like you’re crazy and making it up for attention instead of saying they just don’t know what’s wrong with you. And I honestly thought of that scene with Dorothy. Good for her!
Probably not too much of a stretch to imagine that she had the same experience as Dorothy, though it's more tragic in her case because it's her own husband telling her that she needs a new look rather than a medical check-up she might actually need.
Whrn dorothy said "your hurting me" it sent chills up my spine. It was a bit scary to see how fast rex went to getting physical with someone, like violence was the only way he knew to get what he wanted, even if it was just a tight squeeze on the arm. Dorothy always would protect those she cares genuinely for, even if she puts herself in harm's way. She respected blanche, treated her like an adult by respectinh her choices even if they were bsd, but wanted to protect her. Dorothy doesn't take shite and will hand it back just as if not harder.
I hear you on that. Yes she is the one who stands up to the bullies. And the show makes a point to demonstrate that it doesn't need to be hitting or shoving or big physical actions, it can also be smaller ones just as painful and unacceptable
I wondered if Rex was physically abusive to Blanche as well as being mentally, verbally, and emotionally abused. Dorothy took the physical abuse, but I think she could have kicked Rex's ass and I would be there to add a few more as well.❤🤬
"You'll always be my sisters." One of the last lines in the show turned out to be one of the most touching revelations of their whole relationship. These girls argued, got on each other's nerves, and shaded the hell out of each other, but at the core of everything, their love for each other was the strongest bond between them. The show truly has one of the greatest portrayals of friendship in any show or movie.
@@tuberobotto Bea Arthur wanted out, supposedly. That's why the rest of the characters carried on into the short-lived "Golden Palace," where Bea Arthur only had one guest appearance in two series.
@@tuberobotto Bea wanted to end the show on a high, not keep going until the show started to dip. Respectable attitude, given what The Golden Palace turned into.
When dorothy goes off on you, you know you f***ed up and you know you're gonna be crying in about 4 hours afterwards cuz its gonna hit you.. dorothy always seemed like she never wanted to ACTUALLY show her feelings but boy when she did, she did it with the emotion and style and class that she just was
That first one, that delivery was heartbreaking. I love her and i have been in that position before and the way her voice gave out at that one part almost made me cry.
If you can't help your patient fine then tell him or her I'm sorry I don't know what's wrong with you we will do a few more tests to figure it out or just refer them to someone you think might be able to help him or her.
One thing that gets me about #5 is how Sophia, once she sees what's happening, instantly goes to Dorothy and sits on the couch with her arms around her, looking so serious. She doesn't say a word, but you can just hear her: "Mommy won't let him hurt you, pussycat."
This is everything Bea Arthur was amazing as Dorothy and Estelle, Rue and Betty were awesome too. Watching it to the end made me cry as three of those ladies are no longer with us but they'll live through their work. Thanks for the video, lots of hugs and love from Serbia
I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome too (among other stuff) and this entire arc made me cry before I got a daignosis. This is EXACTLY what it's like to be chronically ill, especially if you were born female. And this is EXACTLY what CFS feels like. I have been too tired to speak or wash my hair. It's legit.
@@StayGoldenGirls Of course. I just mean to say Golden Girls got this spot on. I have never felt this seen in my entire life. It really is the most perfect show. 😍
I remember that final scene, I think we were all thinking the same thing that maybe Dorothy would come in from the kitchen next time...and never did...
"That's a promise I'm gonna see that you keep!" That left me shook. I confess that Blanche isn't my favourite of the four (Dorothy is 😬), but damn, as much as she loved her men, she didn't take their crap in the slightest.
I found it really sweet that in her final goodbye speech, Bea Arthur said goodbye to the girls and then to us by looking directly into the camera for a second before she left the house for the final time.
Dorothy was tough but fair and she told it like it was. And, using a little bit of physical and verbal strength didn't hurt either. She made it clear she was not a pushover and not be messed with. She would walk through fire for her family and friends, especially if they needed her help. Much love to Doeothy!❤
As a young, single woman, I learn so much from each episode of GG, which is why it is my favorite show of all time. I can watch it so many times and never grow tired of it. The life lessons, relationships, love, heartbreaks, fights, laughter, joy, wow, so much! I love all of the girls, but I can relate so much more to Dorothy's character. She's my spirit animal and doesn't mind saying how she feels at times with a twist of confidence, zest and sarcasm! Bea Arthur was a wonderful, damn good actress!!
She is also my spirit animal too. I always felt like the men she dated would blame her for not loving them back. But, really she wants to be kept safe instead of going through like what stan did.
Another one of Dorothy's moment I love is season 7 when she tried to convince Blanche to get out of her grandma's old house the new owner was about to destroy. Blanche started to hear her grandma's voice, and Dorothy just can't stand it anymore, and told Blancge to use her logic for once. And then Rose saw an initial B.H. and Dorothy thought it was Blanche Hollingsworth, and then started to feel Blanche's feeling towards the house, her memory, her love to her grandma. Then it turned out B.H. stands for Blast Here LOL
My favorite is #8. D says, "You're all angels". Interesting how 5 of the 8 segments have D saying goodbye, Glenn twice, Stan, Phil, and then to all the girls.
Dorothy Zbornak would never have existed without Bea Arthur. I was in my twenties when it was on cable TV in the 80’s. I’ve alway loved the show. Curious by nature , I was always curious who they were referring to in their one liners like., Ish Kabibble, reference to Rose who would be amused by him , one liner by Dorothy. Thank you for posting. I Appreciate your hard work. Stay safe 😊😷❤️
The final scene was an honest heartfelt speech and was Bea Arthur’s true feelings and mirrored the real friendship that she, Estelle ,Rue and Betty shared in real life
Well it’s funny u said that because it was either bea or Betty that días in one of their interviews that outside of the show they weren’t really that close.
As much as Blanche loved her men a lot of men her attitude towards men was always I can have another you in a minute or there is plenty of fish in the sea. She never settled down with one particular man except George. Men were disposable toys to her and she never took any crap from a man and if she had it wouldn't last long.
I love the first speech. I have ms and have had severe stomach issues my whole life and I know what it is like not to be listened to. Thankfully it didn't take long to get diagnosed with Ms. But I was told by several doctors and my ex it's just stress or me just over exaggerating. When I was diagnosed the doctor wouldn't even look into me and my dad's eyes. Some people just shouldn't be in the medical field
I've had the same experience. All from white, male doctors. Women, particularly women of colour, are often dismissed by male doctors. All the doctors I saw before I was diagnosed was call me "Honey", interrupt me, tell me to meditate, or throw Vicodin at me. Now I have a female doctor about my age, who is also a WOC, and she always listens to me and treats me with respect.
I also sent a post to this and my doctor that I spoke of was one of the docs I had to deal with due to my MS. I got the same reaction from him over my use of BEA'S line to her doctor. Loved the ability to quote her!
I truly loved the two-part episode "Sick and Tired" because of how it brought awareness to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. What I didn't know about the episode is that it was inspired by Susan Harris' real-life battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
@@nicolenewsome4863 It wouldn't surprise me if Susan Harris was dismissed by several doctors because they couldn't give her an accurate diagnosis. At least a doctor was able to finally diagnose Susan Harris with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and get her the proper treatment she needed. Susan probably drew inspiration for Dorothy's battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from what she had experienced and incorporated it into the storyline of "Sick and Tired." I enjoy the episode because of how it managed to raise awareness to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
@@michaellovely6601 so true. There is so many diseases out there that are most mysterious that goes weeks even years before they are identified and treated if possible unless the Government has a hand in it then they would rather let people die than finding a cure to treat them.
"You'll always be my sisters" is such a tear-jerking line. This may sound corny, but I probably would've cried if she said "Thank you for being a friend."
There are 2 scenes that are the most memorable of the series; the scene where she tells of her doctor and the very final scene of the series where she says good bye to the rest. RIP !!!!
Not gonna lie that first speech made me tear up as a person that was also treated that way by my cardiologist I was seeing in my early teen years who would tell me my heart issue was all in my head, to me having low sodium levels and I was dehydrated, to it being because i'm obese (I was about 10 pounds overweight), to going back and saying i'm crazy and screaming at me to get out of her office and never come back. Eventually my heart issue got so bad to the point where I would collapse and/or I would pass out. I was at the age where I could see an adult cardiologist now and he diagnosed me on the first day of seeing him because he did research for my symptoms a couple hours before he saw me.
When she yanked off Stan’s wig was hilarious! 🤣 But then, when she responded to Stan’s pathetic “Things happened,” it was on! Go Dorothy! No excuse for cheating!
I don’t catch the feels during speech number 8. They catch me like a giant wave, sweep me away, and carry me about five miles to Sob City with the greatest ease.
These ALL gave me the feels! How do I pick a favorite!! Top favs include standing up to Rex and both speeches to Glen. I just cannot watch #8 way too many feels...another favorite is when Dorothy tell Barbara Thorndike where to go, I know it wasn't included but I just had to give it an honorable mention ;)
Dorothy clad from head to toe in Chanel🥰... her telling off the Dr for a misdiagnosis...my sister had a misdiagnosis and died at the age of 34 almost 3 yrs ago. She was our Dorothy of us sisters growing up...we loved this show as kids. They always called me Rose. Lol
Not only for a misdiagnosis but, telling her that she was in so many words crazy and go to a hairdresser to make her feel better I was so pissed off that he had the gull to say that.
I remember when I was a kid sitting down and my grandma and I would take turns with the TV. This was her turn, and she had to sit through cartoons or pro wrestling with me, and I had to sit through GOLDEN GIRLS with her. I am so glad and thankful that I was exposed to this show. I don't know if I ever would have watched it on my own accord. The writing, the acting, the chemistry it truly is one of the best shows ever in the history of sitcoms. I've seen every episode at least once and will probably see every episode at least two or three more times.
Well you know when you were a kid the GG didn't hit you hard till you became an adult and got a better in depth understanding that these are common things that people as adults go through every day. A lot of shows I watched as a kid I rewatched as an adult and ended up seeing the episodes in a different light and got a better understanding of what they were portraying.
@@nicolenewsome4863 Western medicine tends to over-medicate, rely heavily on pharmaceuticals unnecessarily, suppress symptoms rather than diagnosing and treating causes, and dismissing anything that doesn't fit into a perfect diagnosis box. Alternative medicine tends to assess and address root causes.
"This Is Goodbye" still feels like a salve. It's why I always come back to this show and I watch these episodes over and over again. I feel comforted by them. They remind me of a time when my Mom was still alive. These episodes are also relevant to now as some of the social and political issues in the show are still issues today!
I think I first watched this show as a young teenager. For years, Sophia was my favorite. As I grew into my early 20s (now, in my late 30s), I realized that Dorothy is my hands down favorite. Not just on this show, but probably my favorite character of all time. I Love Lucy had been my favorite show my whole life, until this came along and topped it. Dorothy was relatable in that she always felt like the ugly duckling. She was very smart, practical and truly believed in approaching life in a fair and honest way. I think Dorothy believed good karma would come around to those who make an honest effort in life. I pitied Dorothy for all of the creeps and losers she dated that dumped on her, all the while being optimistic that her prince would come along. She felt dumped on and disrespected at work (by the students) and was probably the most demeaned by her own mother. I too have a mom who is overwhelmingly pessimistic and vocally critical - it can crush your soul and ego, if you aren't already grounded in yourself and aware of your own worth. I so related to Dorothy and was heartbroken by the injustices she suffered. Yes, she eventually found her husband, but look at how long she had to wait in life. I think Blanche and Rose (and Sophia) were the type of friends that could rib her, but also brought out her strengths and boosted her. I think Dorothy really came into her own because of their respect and faith in her. I admired Dorothy's strong traits and sharp tongue and cried right along with her, in the bitter sweet moments. This show will always be one that I will treasure.
I don’t like Stan, but I’m glad the show gave him chances to grow, with and without Dorothy. And it also showed that someone as level-headed as Dorothy can get swept up and make mistakes, even repeat them, and still come out better-you don’t have to beat yourself up about who you used to be. And they wrapped that up really well in the finale.
i know it probably wasn’t intentional, but the transition thingy (idk what it’s called) is the pansexual/panromantic colors! pink, yellow, and blue. as a pan person, i just really love it bc i love the GG with my entire being and i love being pan, so it just puts two things i love together! also, can we just admit how amazing Bea Arthur delivered all these lines!
I must admit it was not intentional on the colors and I appreciate you letting me know that- I did not know about that prior and I am going to keep that in mind making future lists. Thank you! And thank you for sharing.
The pink yellow and blue pastel colors were just a very popular color scheme throughout the 1980s. It’s coincidental that it is the trans colors but that’s still a cool thing you noticed! :)
Dorothy and Sophia are arguably the wisest of them. They always have the best moments of wisdom, but I do acknowledge that Blanche and Rose have their own moments of great speeches. Blanche telling Rose that AIDS is not a bad person's disease, and telling Richard that his children are growing up without him and that it's hurting them. Even Rose telling Sophia that it's okay to love Phil even if she felt ashamed of him
I hear you on that. Mhm. The others absolutely had their moments to shine in this area as well, especially in the 72 hours and even Rose in Ebbtide's Revenge
Wow I always loved & remembered the dr budd speech but dorothy saying " I'm mad I'm giving the eulogy at my kid brothers funeral " got me or when she said " I'm mad we let family grow apart & now cant say how much we love them " tears
Blanche's daughter Rebecca is going into labor and screaming in Dorothy's bedroom. Rose rushes in asking: Am I crazy or did I hear screaming? Dorothy answers: Yes and yes.
This is when B Arthur left the show. They married her character off and then she moved away. Then they came back with that miserable Golden Palace Show which was miserable. It last 1 season. I watched the whole thing. This show was iconic and the magic couldn’t have been recaptured. It’s historic and they hardly talk about it. Even Designing Women couldn’t hold a candle, but that show was iconic in it’s own right.
I do love designing women though. My favorite episode is when they all get stuck in the Sugarbakers house during a tornado. Guest stars one of the actors from WKRP in Cincinnati.
The one with Dr. Budd is 100% correct. sadly there is doctors that don’t give a shit about pts that are sick and that’s sad. Btw I work with an eye doctor and for him not to retire (he is 68 going almost to 69) indicates to me he loves his profession and cares for his Pts. I wish there were more doctors that would take their job seriously Dorothy made a good point about this and this is very well said 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The doctor speech, "goodbye Stan" speech, and Rex are the best ones. The Rex episode really gets me because of how well they portrayed the abuse. Abuse is not just physical. It can start emotionally and then escalate and we really need to watch out for our loved ones, even when they tell is to lind our businesses
I'm sorry to say this some doctors needed to be told that from some of there clint's I'm talking about the doctors who take advantage of people not the good heated doctors
I'm new to watching the show but one thing i noticed about the men when they wanted to be with any of the ladies they always pleaded with, "I'm not good by myself" while gesturing to the mess they had made around themselves, hiding other relationships and using their age and fear of divorce or separation to justify it, when sex is taken off the table they can comprehend. So its not that different from now but their brassiness, their obvious lack of "gentle" character always gets me. its as if they cant comprehend why their needs wouldn't met for the very little they offer/ I'm trying to find the words to wrap up just how inconsiderate and naively entitled they seemed. Also, i cant stand Stan and i just saw an episode of their son. oh god no.
@@StayGoldenGirls yeah don't get me started on Michael. But, a lot of these issues are quite real and ordinary people go through some of them every day.
Awwww, the last clip got cut short! The comedy of them looking around for Dorothy to come in "one last time" (but has left for real), and then the three huddling in tears. And before anyone bitches about "spoiler alert", I can only say if you have not seen or know of the major events of these shows by now, how long do you expect the world to stay silent? Go buy/rent the DVDs or stream it or whatever - catch up and shut up. LOL
All Of These Lovely Ladies Is Still 2 This Day Is Still Making Each Other Laugh 😂 Like Hell Up In Heaven Floating Around Doing Whatever Is They Are Doing 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥺😢😭
Okay, the last one got me, because we all know that was 100% real, no acting required, for any of them. Glenn was a proper piece of crap though. He literally told Dorothy "I want you in my life because being all alone would suck." That's not love, that's just wanting someone else to soak up your misery for you. I never understood why Dorothy wasn't extremely insulted whenever Glenn said that line to her. It would've been the perfect time for a well-honed zinger!
Dorothy was always the voice of reason. She was also the butt of the jokes especially when it came to her failed marriage and dating prospects. I was so happy she found true love when she least excepted in Lucas (I just wish they put her in a better dress lol!) The writers captured Bea’s personality in those moments here. These moments make us laugh and cry over and over again! ♥️
That doctor got really triggered when he was outted as a self-absorbed misogynist who would dismiss his patients problems
He sure did.
That angrily triggered me too and I am guy. I would have savagely roasted his behavior for every female patient’s behalf. You would need multiple orderlies to pull me away from him.
I saw that episode before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and ME-CFS, the same illness Dorothy has here. And, it resonated with me even then as a woman, and a WOC at that, because we are believed even less. Once I was diagnosed, and I rewatched this episode, I wept in release and gratitude. The Golden Girls will always be the best show ever for treating all of these huge issues in such a human way. May your memory be for blessing always, Bea Arthur. 💖
@@blackeyedsusan727 Amen
@@enlightenerofcryptozoology8761 well..thanx. I went through this.. I went through hell...stand up for women..so few do.
"Shut up, Louis!"
I swear the doctor's wife steals the scene for me! That look on her face that says "You're a real POS, Louis." xD
Mhm
I'm sure that's what she thought or something along those lines and also probably thought you are so in the dog house for this Louis.
“I still wish you a better doctor than you were to me.” That’s one of my favorite Dorothy speeches. I’ve had the unfortunate situation of having a doctor like that when I too was diagnosed with CFS and Crohns Disease. They treat you like you’re crazy and making it up for attention instead of saying they just don’t know what’s wrong with you. And I honestly thought of that scene with Dorothy. Good for her!
I hear you on that. Both are difficult and I am sorry to hear you have to deal with those and poor doctor
@@StayGoldenGirls thanks. It definitely makes you a stronger person that’s for sure.
“Shut up, Louis!” 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
That's right! Ladies gotta stick together
Probably not too much of a stretch to imagine that she had the same experience as Dorothy, though it's more tragic in her case because it's her own husband telling her that she needs a new look rather than a medical check-up she might actually need.
I hear that.
Yaaaaassss!!
The wife was AWESOME!!!!! I LOVED HER!!!!!
Whrn dorothy said "your hurting me" it sent chills up my spine. It was a bit scary to see how fast rex went to getting physical with someone, like violence was the only way he knew to get what he wanted, even if it was just a tight squeeze on the arm. Dorothy always would protect those she cares genuinely for, even if she puts herself in harm's way.
She respected blanche, treated her like an adult by respectinh her choices even if they were bsd, but wanted to protect her. Dorothy doesn't take shite and will hand it back just as if not harder.
I hear you on that. Yes she is the one who stands up to the bullies. And the show makes a point to demonstrate that it doesn't need to be hitting or shoving or big physical actions, it can also be smaller ones just as painful and unacceptable
That was a really insightful scene.
Agreed
True men cherish women...abusers are not men they are parasites!!!
I wondered if Rex was physically abusive to Blanche as well as being mentally, verbally, and emotionally abused. Dorothy took the physical abuse, but I think she could have kicked Rex's ass and I would be there to add a few more as well.❤🤬
Love Dorothy. One of the most truly-level-headed characters in television history.
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This is why Bea had to be in the Golden Girls. No one could play Dorothy better than her.
I agree
True!
Bea actually said her favorite moment on the show was when she put Dr. Budd in his place
It's a great one
"You'll always be my sisters." One of the last lines in the show turned out to be one of the most touching revelations of their whole relationship.
These girls argued, got on each other's nerves, and shaded the hell out of each other, but at the core of everything, their love for each other was the strongest bond between them. The show truly has one of the greatest portrayals of friendship in any show or movie.
I agree. Fantastic way of showing friendship and it's complexity.
This is the best goodbye speech.
What happened to Dorothy? Did Dorothy leave the show or her character was taken out? What was it really?
@@tuberobotto Bea Arthur wanted out, supposedly. That's why the rest of the characters carried on into the short-lived "Golden Palace," where Bea Arthur only had one guest appearance in two series.
@@tuberobotto Bea wanted to end the show on a high, not keep going until the show started to dip. Respectable attitude, given what The Golden Palace turned into.
#4 was my personal favorite. "You're damn right things happened," And that last "I said Goodbye Stanley," really hit me. 😭
Ha
When dorothy goes off on you, you know you f***ed up and you know you're gonna be crying in about 4 hours afterwards cuz its gonna hit you.. dorothy always seemed like she never wanted to ACTUALLY show her feelings but boy when she did, she did it with the emotion and style and class that she just was
Interesting perception. She is often reserved with her emotions compared to the others.
Very classy lady.
That first one, that delivery was heartbreaking. I love her and i have been in that position before and the way her voice gave out at that one part almost made me cry.
I agree.
If you can't help your patient fine then tell him or her I'm sorry I don't know what's wrong with you we will do a few more tests to figure it out or just refer them to someone you think might be able to help him or her.
Might be wrong here but I think Bea was perhaps quite an emotional person. I know she was a very convincing actress.
The "how angry I always will be" speech gets me every time
Mhm
One thing that gets me about #5 is how Sophia, once she sees what's happening, instantly goes to Dorothy and sits on the couch with her arms around her, looking so serious. She doesn't say a word, but you can just hear her: "Mommy won't let him hurt you, pussycat."
;)
I love Sophia 🥰 that Rex was an asshole I’ve known men like him 😞
right
Sophia maybe harsh with the girls, but she always a mother who will protect her child.
If Blanche hadn't come out when she did, Sophia would have made sure no one would have ever found the body...
The grandmother I wish I would've had. Two of her strongest moments for me, cheweing out the doctor, and standing up to the author.
Oh Barb! Not. Today. Satan
I had a mom like that.. tough and stern but so damn loving. Miss her every hour every day.
Dorothy was my favorite. Loved it when she told people off
She is mine too
Mine too!
Mine also
She was gangster, right up there with Aunt Esther and Mother Jefferson!❤
Amy Mays: She ( Bea Arthur) would have hated me for sure! And people just like her do!!!!
This is everything Bea Arthur was amazing as Dorothy and Estelle, Rue and Betty were awesome too. Watching it to the end made me cry as three of those ladies are no longer with us but they'll live through their work. Thanks for the video, lots of hugs and love from Serbia
Thank you for sharing!
I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome too (among other stuff) and this entire arc made me cry before I got a daignosis.
This is EXACTLY what it's like to be chronically ill, especially if you were born female. And this is EXACTLY what CFS feels like.
I have been too tired to speak or wash my hair. It's legit.
Well I am sorry to hear that and appreciate you sharing with us
@@StayGoldenGirls Of course. I just mean to say Golden Girls got this spot on. I have never felt this seen in my entire life. It really is the most perfect show. 😍
I remember that final scene, I think we were all thinking the same thing that maybe Dorothy would come in from the kitchen next time...and never did...
Indeed
Oh I can’t even watch that scene!
Shout out to the doctors wife too! 👍😁
Mhm
I would have told the same thing to my husband. She knew he was in the wrong. She would be mad as hell if she was treated that way.
Yes
"That's a promise I'm gonna see that you keep!" That left me shook. I confess that Blanche isn't my favourite of the four (Dorothy is 😬), but damn, as much as she loved her men, she didn't take their crap in the slightest.
I hear that
Nah you can tell with all the men she dated is that she wore the pants in the relationship.
especially with that douche' university teacher. who said Blanche will pass her exam, only if she slept, with him.
I found it really sweet that in her final goodbye speech, Bea Arthur said goodbye to the girls and then to us by looking directly into the camera for a second before she left the house for the final time.
I hear you on that.
Absolutely.
Dorothy was tough but fair and she told it like it was. And, using a little bit of physical and verbal strength didn't hurt either. She made it clear she was not a pushover and not be messed with. She would walk through fire for her family and friends, especially if they needed her help. Much love to Doeothy!❤
Thanks for sharing your perspective
I think that was how bea was in real life. And that she brought a lot of that part of her to the character.
What a legend. This woman was such a goddess🔥
:)
As a young, single woman, I learn so much from each episode of GG, which is why it is my favorite show of all time. I can watch it so many times and never grow tired of it. The life lessons, relationships, love, heartbreaks, fights, laughter, joy, wow, so much! I love all of the girls, but I can relate so much more to Dorothy's character. She's my spirit animal and doesn't mind saying how she feels at times with a twist of confidence, zest and sarcasm! Bea Arthur was a wonderful, damn good actress!!
Thank you for sharing!!
She is also my spirit animal too. I always felt like the men she dated would blame her for not loving them back. But, really she wants to be kept safe instead of going through like what stan did.
Another one of Dorothy's moment I love is season 7 when she tried to convince Blanche to get out of her grandma's old house the new owner was about to destroy. Blanche started to hear her grandma's voice, and Dorothy just can't stand it anymore, and told Blancge to use her logic for once.
And then Rose saw an initial B.H. and Dorothy thought it was Blanche Hollingsworth, and then started to feel Blanche's feeling towards the house, her memory, her love to her grandma.
Then it turned out B.H. stands for Blast Here LOL
The episode is "Room 7" if I'm not mistaken
Yes!
My favorite is #8. D says, "You're all angels". Interesting how 5 of the 8 segments have D saying goodbye, Glenn twice, Stan, Phil, and then to all the girls.
Good eye! I noticed that as well. Dorothy's farewell speeches
And those were all real tears. :(
Dorothy Zbornak would never have existed without Bea Arthur. I was in my twenties when it was on cable TV in the 80’s. I’ve alway loved the show. Curious by nature , I was always curious who they were referring to in their one liners like., Ish Kabibble, reference to Rose who would be amused by him , one liner by Dorothy. Thank you for posting. I Appreciate your hard work. Stay safe 😊😷❤️
Thank you for watching and sharing! They do have a lot of references for sure and some of them I still have to look up to get!
Dorothy was always getting someone TOGETHER! Lol
;)
The final scene was an honest heartfelt speech and was Bea Arthur’s true feelings and mirrored the real friendship that she, Estelle ,Rue and Betty shared in real life
I agree
Well it’s funny u said that because it was either bea or Betty that días in one of their interviews that outside of the show they weren’t really that close.
Rest in peace you COMPLETE GODDESS.
:)
When she stands up to Rex might be my ultimate favorite scene in ALL OF television
Yes!
As much as Blanche loved her men a lot of men her attitude towards men was always I can have another you in a minute or there is plenty of fish in the sea. She never settled down with one particular man except George. Men were disposable toys to her and she never took any crap from a man and if she had it wouldn't last long.
I love the first speech. I have ms and have had severe stomach issues my whole life and I know what it is like not to be listened to. Thankfully it didn't take long to get diagnosed with Ms. But I was told by several doctors and my ex it's just stress or me just over exaggerating. When I was diagnosed the doctor wouldn't even look into me and my dad's eyes. Some people just shouldn't be in the medical field
Thank you for sharing that with us. I am sorry to hear about your experience. I agree that there are many health professionals who should not be.
@@StayGoldenGirls thank you dear
I've had the same experience. All from white, male doctors. Women, particularly women of colour, are often dismissed by male doctors. All the doctors I saw before I was diagnosed was call me "Honey", interrupt me, tell me to meditate, or throw Vicodin at me. Now I have a female doctor about my age, who is also a WOC, and she always listens to me and treats me with respect.
I also sent a post to this and my doctor that I spoke of was one of the docs I had to deal with due to my MS. I got the same reaction from him over my use of BEA'S line to her doctor. Loved the ability to quote her!
I always get a few tears in my eyes when I watch Dorothy's final goodbye. 😢
Same
Why did dorothy left?
@@nikolinacsiffary1393 She got married and left with her new husband.
That's why I start from the beginning again.
@Betty James you're not alone pussycat
This needed her destroying Barabra Thorndyke because that was a fierce speech too
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I love it when Bea says “I’ve also been Berenice”, knowing that this was her real name. 😁
Haha
Everyone of her speeches priceless she is my favorite 😭
They really are amazing.
@@StayGoldenGirls and they are very uplifting
Agreed
I truly loved the two-part episode "Sick and Tired" because of how it brought awareness to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. What I didn't know about the episode is that it was inspired by Susan Harris' real-life battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Yes yes! Very important and significant episode both about CFS and believing women and their medical issues.
Susan Harris was probably also dismissed by lots of doctors during her battle of Chronic Fatigue syndrome.
@@nicolenewsome4863 It wouldn't surprise me if Susan Harris was dismissed by several doctors because they couldn't give her an accurate diagnosis. At least a doctor was able to finally diagnose Susan Harris with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and get her the proper treatment she needed. Susan probably drew inspiration for Dorothy's battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from what she had experienced and incorporated it into the storyline of "Sick and Tired." I enjoy the episode because of how it managed to raise awareness to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
@@michaellovely6601 so true. There is so many diseases out there that are most mysterious that goes weeks even years before they are identified and treated if possible unless the Government has a hand in it then they would rather let people die than finding a cure to treat them.
"You'll always be my sisters" is such a tear-jerking line. This may sound corny, but I probably would've cried if she said "Thank you for being a friend."
So good.
I cried reading that.
Dorothy will always be my spirit animal
I dig it
I think about Dorothy saying goodbye to Stan all the time, gives me chills every time (also I love when she stands up to Blanche's boyfriend)
I hear that.
There are 2 scenes that are the most memorable of the series; the scene where she tells of her doctor and the very final scene of the series where she says good bye to the rest. RIP !!!!
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Last time I was this early, Dorothy wasn’t knocked up by a yutz in a cheap suit.
Heyooooo
To me, Dorothy's speeches were always the best part of the show.
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Not gonna lie that first speech made me tear up as a person that was also treated that way by my cardiologist I was seeing in my early teen years who would tell me my heart issue was all in my head, to me having low sodium levels and I was dehydrated, to it being because i'm obese (I was about 10 pounds overweight), to going back and saying i'm crazy and screaming at me to get out of her office and never come back. Eventually my heart issue got so bad to the point where I would collapse and/or I would pass out. I was at the age where I could see an adult cardiologist now and he diagnosed me on the first day of seeing him because he did research for my symptoms a couple hours before he saw me.
I am very sorry to hear that happened to you. It should never have and I imagine very affecting on you
I feel like the speech in Guess Whose Coming to the Wedding was the scene that made everyone fall in love with Dorothy's character.
Right off the bat!
When she yanked off Stan’s wig was hilarious! 🤣
But then, when she responded to Stan’s pathetic “Things happened,” it was on! Go Dorothy! No excuse for cheating!
It is not hyperbole to say that Bea Arthur was truly one of the absolute best! This video was amazing.
So so true
„you‘ll always be my sisters, always.“ that hurted
Indeed
I don’t catch the feels during speech number 8. They catch me like a giant wave, sweep me away, and carry me about five miles to Sob City with the greatest ease.
I hear you on the Sob City. Lot of residents there on that one.
Trent Matuszewski: Such a deep. . ., yet, MOVING comment you uploaded. Makes for pleasant reading🤝🤝. Salve for my soul.
Bea was my favorite character on the show. She did these types of scenes very well! Amazing actress she was! :)
Me too
When Glen says i am alone wow.
Oh Glenn. He sure made some problems for himself
These ALL gave me the feels! How do I pick a favorite!! Top favs include standing up to Rex and both speeches to Glen. I just cannot watch #8 way too many feels...another favorite is when Dorothy tell Barbara Thorndike where to go, I know it wasn't included but I just had to give it an honorable mention ;)
We can do another one for sure. I think her and Barb would make that one
Bea Arthur is the #1 Television Actress ❤ She was a Master at her craft ⭐ Class Act 🥀
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Dorothy was an absolute sage.
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Happy heavenly birthday, Bea Arthur!
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Dorothy clad from head to toe in Chanel🥰... her telling off the Dr for a misdiagnosis...my sister had a misdiagnosis and died at the age of 34 almost 3 yrs ago. She was our Dorothy of us sisters growing up...we loved this show as kids. They always called me Rose. Lol
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Not only for a misdiagnosis but, telling her that she was in so many words crazy and go to a hairdresser to make her feel better I was so pissed off that he had the gull to say that.
I remember when I was a kid sitting down and my grandma and I would take turns with the TV. This was her turn, and she had to sit through cartoons or pro wrestling with me, and I had to sit through GOLDEN GIRLS with her.
I am so glad and thankful that I was exposed to this show. I don't know if I ever would have watched it on my own accord.
The writing, the acting, the chemistry it truly is one of the best shows ever in the history of sitcoms. I've seen every episode at least once and will probably see every episode at least two or three more times.
Thank you so much for sharing! Grandma's introduce us to the GG I love it.
Well you know when you were a kid the GG didn't hit you hard till you became an adult and got a better in depth understanding that these are common things that people as adults go through every day. A lot of shows I watched as a kid I rewatched as an adult and ended up seeing the episodes in a different light and got a better understanding of what they were portraying.
R.I.P Bea x
Indeed
That speech to Dr. Budd ... all of us who've gone through a disease 'without a Western med diagnosis' know exactly how she feels.
I hear that
What is a Western med diagnosis?
@@nicolenewsome4863 Western medicine tends to over-medicate, rely heavily on pharmaceuticals unnecessarily, suppress symptoms rather than diagnosing and treating causes, and dismissing anything that doesn't fit into a perfect diagnosis box. Alternative medicine tends to assess and address root causes.
"This Is Goodbye" still feels like a salve. It's why I always come back to this show and I watch these episodes over and over again. I feel comforted by them. They remind me of a time when my Mom was still alive. These episodes are also relevant to now as some of the social and political issues in the show are still issues today!
I hear you on that, powerful memories and emotions tied to the show
Dorothy Is Always A Lovely Beautiful Woman
I Love You So Much Dorothy!!!!!
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So much
@@StayGoldenGirls Me Too
I Love You Too
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Dorothy, the one with the wisdom!!
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Man, those speeches! They also make great acting pieces as far as showing raw emotion.
Mhm!!
Bea Arthur was a queen.
Mhm
Queen Bea!!
I think I first watched this show as a young teenager. For years, Sophia was my favorite. As I grew into my early 20s (now, in my late 30s), I realized that Dorothy is my hands down favorite. Not just on this show, but probably my favorite character of all time. I Love Lucy had been my favorite show my whole life, until this came along and topped it. Dorothy was relatable in that she always felt like the ugly duckling. She was very smart, practical and truly believed in approaching life in a fair and honest way. I think Dorothy believed good karma would come around to those who make an honest effort in life. I pitied Dorothy for all of the creeps and losers she dated that dumped on her, all the while being optimistic that her prince would come along. She felt dumped on and disrespected at work (by the students) and was probably the most demeaned by her own mother. I too have a mom who is overwhelmingly pessimistic and vocally critical - it can crush your soul and ego, if you aren't already grounded in yourself and aware of your own worth. I so related to Dorothy and was heartbroken by the injustices she suffered. Yes, she eventually found her husband, but look at how long she had to wait in life. I think Blanche and Rose (and Sophia) were the type of friends that could rib her, but also brought out her strengths and boosted her. I think Dorothy really came into her own because of their respect and faith in her. I admired Dorothy's strong traits and sharp tongue and cried right along with her, in the bitter sweet moments.
This show will always be one that I will treasure.
Oh my gosh thank you so much for sharing!
"Who wants to be alone?" Me. If it means settling for you mate!
Ha
I felt every word she said to her ex-husband . Yes. We lived through alot together. We deserve better.
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Best comedy show of the mid 80's. After 7 yrs of gold, Bea wanted to move on. Bea, Rue, Estelle, and our Betty, Betty still has kick! 100 in 2022
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Actually Betty never made it to her 100th birthday having died on December 31, 2021.
I just read your comment in 2023, and it filled my eyes with tears because Betty couldn't kick 100
The last one got me.
I hear that.
I Loved Her In Maude and I Loved Her Twice As Much In Golden Girls ✨
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I don’t like Stan, but I’m glad the show gave him chances to grow, with and without Dorothy. And it also showed that someone as level-headed as Dorothy can get swept up and make mistakes, even repeat them, and still come out better-you don’t have to beat yourself up about who you used to be. And they wrapped that up really well in the finale.
I appreciate you
i know it probably wasn’t intentional, but the transition thingy (idk what it’s called) is the pansexual/panromantic colors! pink, yellow, and blue. as a pan person, i just really love it bc i love the GG with my entire being and i love being pan, so it just puts two things i love together! also, can we just admit how amazing Bea Arthur delivered all these lines!
I must admit it was not intentional on the colors and I appreciate you letting me know that- I did not know about that prior and I am going to keep that in mind making future lists. Thank you! And thank you for sharing.
The pink yellow and blue pastel colors were just a very popular color scheme throughout the 1980s. It’s coincidental that it is the trans colors but that’s still a cool thing you noticed! :)
Why didnt i think to use any if these for my auditions in school?
Well hopefully you have a chance to audition for something in the future
I have to say the one that always makes me cry is the episode where Phil dies and Bea gives that great speech at his funeral.
Same
@@StayGoldenGirls Bea Arthur/Dorothy was one of my favorite Golden Girls.
Mine too
The last goodbye is unforgettable
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Dorothy and Sophia are arguably the wisest of them. They always have the best moments of wisdom, but I do acknowledge that Blanche and Rose have their own moments of great speeches. Blanche telling Rose that AIDS is not a bad person's disease, and telling Richard that his children are growing up without him and that it's hurting them. Even Rose telling Sophia that it's okay to love Phil even if she felt ashamed of him
I hear you on that. Mhm. The others absolutely had their moments to shine in this area as well, especially in the 72 hours and even Rose in Ebbtide's Revenge
Plus, the talk Blanche had with her niece and Miles's daughter.
Love Bea Arthur. She was one of a kind and a great actress.
I love her too
Wow I always loved & remembered the dr budd speech but dorothy saying " I'm mad I'm giving the eulogy at my kid brothers funeral " got me or when she said " I'm mad we let family grow apart & now cant say how much we love them " tears
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Love the G girls! Dorothy was a pillar of wisdom and wit!!!!
Love love
Dorothy's speeches are classic. 💛🖤💛🖤💛
Agreed!
The number 6 kind of being weird for me! From one side Dorothy really loved Glenn but from the other side she had a relationship with a married man!
It def is a complicated relationship
This is definitely another good compilation by you from the Golden Girls.🥰🥰 can’t wait for the next compilation.
Glad you enjoy!
The episode where Dorothy is sick is based on the writer Susan Harris who was really sick while writing season one and two.
Oh yes yes Sick and Tired is classic
Yes she was really sick and I bet she was also dismissed like Dorothy.
I just realized that there were two actors in the role of Glen
I can NEVER get enough of the Golden Girls. Dorothy was/is my favorite!! Great channel.
Thanks for watching!
Whats amazing is bearnice is bea arthirs real name hehe
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Blanche's daughter Rebecca is going into labor and screaming in Dorothy's bedroom. Rose rushes in asking: Am I crazy or did I hear screaming?
Dorothy answers: Yes and yes.
Bahaha
This is when B Arthur left the show. They married her character off and then she moved away. Then they came back with that miserable Golden Palace Show which was miserable. It last 1 season. I watched the whole thing. This show was iconic and the magic couldn’t have been recaptured. It’s historic and they hardly talk about it. Even Designing Women couldn’t hold a candle, but that show was iconic in it’s own right.
Yes the finale is when Bea decided to be done.
I do love designing women though. My favorite episode is when they all get stuck in the Sugarbakers house during a tornado. Guest stars one of the actors from WKRP in Cincinnati.
@@nicolenewsome4863 are the women in Designing Women young?
This was the BEST comedy I grew up with! I love all the Golden girls, especially Dorothy
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The one with Dr. Budd is 100% correct. sadly there is doctors that don’t give a shit about pts that are sick and that’s sad.
Btw I work with an eye doctor and for him not to retire (he is 68 going almost to 69) indicates to me he loves his profession and cares for his Pts. I wish there were more doctors that would take their job seriously
Dorothy made a good point about this and this is very well said 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I feel you on the Dr Budds of the world.
The doctor speech, "goodbye Stan" speech, and Rex are the best ones. The Rex episode really gets me because of how well they portrayed the abuse. Abuse is not just physical. It can start emotionally and then escalate and we really need to watch out for our loved ones, even when they tell is to lind our businesses
I feel you.
The last one gets me every time. I feel that it was legit sadness between friends and sisters.
Totally
I'm sorry to say this some doctors needed to be told that from some of there clint's I'm talking about the doctors who take advantage of people not the good heated doctors
I hear you on that for sure. Many doctors do need to hear it, it happens too often women and minorities in particular.
I'm new to watching the show but one thing i noticed about the men when they wanted to be with any of the ladies they always pleaded with, "I'm not good by myself" while gesturing to the mess they had made around themselves, hiding other relationships and using their age and fear of divorce or separation to justify it, when sex is taken off the table they can comprehend. So its not that different from now but their brassiness, their obvious lack of "gentle" character always gets me. its as if they cant comprehend why their needs wouldn't met for the very little they offer/ I'm trying to find the words to wrap up just how inconsiderate and naively entitled they seemed. Also, i cant stand Stan and i just saw an episode of their son. oh god no.
Thank you for sharing - I hear you on that. And you are right, Dorothy's son Michael. Oof what a jackass
@@StayGoldenGirls yeah don't get me started on Michael. But, a lot of these issues are quite real and ordinary people go through some of them every day.
Awwww, the last clip got cut short!
The comedy of them looking around for Dorothy to come in "one last time" (but has left for real), and then the three huddling in tears.
And before anyone bitches about "spoiler alert", I can only say if you have not seen or know of the major events of these shows by now, how long do you expect the world to stay silent?
Go buy/rent the DVDs or stream it or whatever - catch up and shut up. LOL
Gotcha
I can't stop crying and I hate goodbyes but sometimes you have to love someone from a distance for your own sanity and there's
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I can't pick just one they're all great.
They are all valuable in their own way
All Of These Lovely Ladies Is Still 2 This Day Is Still Making Each Other Laugh 😂 Like Hell Up In Heaven Floating Around Doing Whatever Is They Are Doing 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥺😢😭
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Okay, the last one got me, because we all know that was 100% real, no acting required, for any of them.
Glenn was a proper piece of crap though. He literally told Dorothy "I want you in my life because being all alone would suck." That's not love, that's just wanting someone else to soak up your misery for you. I never understood why Dorothy wasn't extremely insulted whenever Glenn said that line to her. It would've been the perfect time for a well-honed zinger!
Totally agree and feel you on that.
Dorothy was always the voice of reason. She was also the butt of the jokes especially when it came to her failed marriage and dating prospects. I was so happy she found true love when she least excepted in Lucas (I just wish they put her in a better dress lol!) The writers captured Bea’s personality in those moments here. These moments make us laugh and cry over and over again! ♥️
Thank you for sharing!!
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"SHUT-UP LOUIS"
I bet his wife is gonna have a big talk after dinner.. about his job, his reputation and about her well-being.
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