The Golden Girls: Rose, Blanche, Sophia, and Dorothy (From LifetimeTV.com) Some TV shows are huge online because they are pop culture juggernauts (like "Friends" or "Seinfeld") or cult favorites ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") with devout Internet followings. Others (like "Lost") practically beg their fans to dig for more information online. But the obsessive online fandoms of a few TV shows baffle even seasoned web surfers. September 14, 1985, was a special day for sitcom lovers and fans of wise-cracking post-menopausal women: it introduced the world to Dorothy Zbornak, Sophia Petrillo, Rose Nylund, and Blanche Devereaux, collectively known as "The Golden Girls." Though the show lasted only seven seasons (not counting the brief spin-off that bombed), and predated the Internet, the Girls enjoy an enthusiastic following to this day. Fans around the world write Golden Girls stories and poetry, compose books of trivia, and compile lists of St. Olaf lingo. They carefully log episodes, quotations, character biographies, and sets from the show. Why so much love for a 22-year-old sitcom about a house full of grannies? Maybe nostalgic fans just want to thank the show for being a friend. Suggested Sites... Access The Golden Girls - an enthusiastic fan effort that includes forums, galleries, and character bios. Blanche Online.net - despite the name, this German fan site celebrates all four Girls. Jump The Shark: The Golden Girls - fans are confident that the show never made the jump. Golden Gals Gone Wild - an art show featuring erotic images of the Golden Girls. Where Are They Now? - wondering what happened to your favorite Golden Girl?

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