The Golden Girls: Season 3

I love this comedy show.

The DVD set arrived in perfect condition and within the estimated delivery date.

I've already reviewed seasons 1 and 2 so check those out. I'll review two of favorite season 3's episodes. First is "Old Friends". Having had training in Geriatrics, the subject of Alzheimer's disease is something I'm familiar with. Sophia, while sitting in her usual spot on a bench near the beach, meets and elderly gentleman by the name of Alvin. They strike of conversation and throughout the episode build up a friendship and as time goes on Sophia begins to notice Alvin's sporadic outbursts of confusion, anger and paranoia. Towards the end of the episode Dorothy begins to visit the area where Sophia and Alvin meet and secretly watches over them. Alvin's daughter arrives to observe too and meets Dorothy and then divulges that her Dad has early onset Alzheimer's. later Dorothy tells Sophia about his having Alzheimer's and that he has to relocate to another state to be with his daughter because of his disease. It's a sad story but one that needed to be told. The other story in this episode deals with a garage sale and how Blanche, who is unaware that Rose didn't want her old teddy bear (her childhood favorite) to be in the garage sale, mistakenly gives the teddy to a little girl who, after realizing that Rose hadn't intended to give away the teddy bear, uses Rose's desire to get the teddy bear back and attempts to blackmail her. The resolve is priceless. The second episode to review is "Mother's Day". While waiting to get all the calls from their kids before the four ladies go out for a Mother's day lunch, each lady tells of a certain Mother's day that they had had in the past. My two favorite stories are first and foremost Rose's story. Blanche's runs a close second. (SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT) Rose's story begins in a bus station in Minnesota. She has to transfer at that station but finds out that her bus to St. Olaf will be delayed and begins a conversation with an elderly woman (Geraldine Fitzgerald). The woman's name is Anna and later in the episode while waiting, Rose mentions the name St. Olaf and discovers that she and Anna met decades ago at a wedding and that she, Rose, was the flower girl at the wedding that Anna had attended. (SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT..SPOILER ALERT). When Anna tells rose that she's on her way to visit her daughter, Rose presses the issue and Anna confides that her daughter is dead and that she goes there every year on Mother's Day. Anna also tells Rose she ran away from her nursing home to make the trip just as a sheriff enters the Bus Station. I won't divulge the ending but I love this very touching vignette. I highly recommend this series and urge you to add it to your collection.

This is the third season of the 1980s-1990s hit show, "The Golden Girls." There are twenty-five episodes, with a total runtime of appx. 550 minutes (9 hours and 10 minutes). Below are summaries of the shows written by myself:1. "Old Friends"Sophia befriends an old man on the boardwalk whom she becomes quick friends with, but his actions seem a little strange. Also, Blanche accidentally gives away Rose's favorite teddy bear at a garage sale.2. "One for The Money"The girls reminisce about times they've tried to quickly make money after Sophia attempts a get-rich-quick plot.3. "Bringing Up Baby"Rose's dead uncle leaves a pig with her and the girls. The only thing keeping the girls from killing Rose is the money they get when Baby dies.4. "The Housekeeper"The girls hire, then fire a housekeeper who may have magical powers, when it seems as though the girls may be cursed.5. "Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself"Rose has to conquer her biggest fear: Public speaking. This prompts Dorothy and Blanche to reminisce about their greatest fears.6. "Letter to Gorbachev"When Rose writes a letter to Mikhail Gorbachev about nuclear war, she becomes stunned when she finds out Gorbachev wants to personally speak to her.7. "Strange Bedfellows"The girls partake in a campaign to help a local man get elected to office. However, Blanche's sexual desires seem to have a way to mess that up.8. "Brotherly Love"Blanche attempts to go for the stereotypical rich doctor. Sadly for her, the only one he's interested in is Dorothy.9. "A Visit From Little Sven"Before his marriage, Rose's cousin pays her a visit. But, when Sven goes ga-ga for Blanche, will the marriage hold up?10. "The Audit"When Dorothy gets a visit from Stan, it's never pleasant. This time, when taxes are involved, it becomes a lot worse.11. "Three on a Couch"During a visit with a therapist, the four reminisce about times they've argued and bickered.12. "Charlie's Buddy"An old friend of Rose's husband stops by for a visit. But, is it more than just that?13. "The Artist"The girls pose nude for an artist who will unveil his sculpture at a gathering.14. "Blanche's Little Girl"When Blanche's overweight daughter comes to visit, she notices something a little off about her daughter's soon-to-be-husband.15. "Dorothy's New Friend"Dorothy befriends an author who really displeases the other girls.16. "Grab That Dough"The girls go on a game show together. But, after the events before that, they'll need all the luck in the world.17. "My Brother, My Father"Sophia's religious brother pays a visit. However, he has no knowledge that Dorothy and Stan are seperated.18. "Golden Moments, Part One"Sophia plans on moving in with Phil. This makes the girls reminisce about all the times they've shared.19. "Golden Moments, Part Two"The girls continue reminiscing as Sophia is contemplating on where to go.20. "And Ma Makes Three"When Dorothy feels sorry for Sophia, she lets her tag along on one of her dates. Now, that's all she ever does.21. "Larceny and Old Lace"The girls become suspicious of Sophia's new boyfriend, claiming he's a thief.22. "Rose's Big Adventure"When Rose's boyfriend retires, he turns into a couch potato when she wants to do a lot more than lie around.23. "Mixed Blessing"When Dorothy's son comes to town to announce his engagement, it's not so bad until two bombshells are dropped.24. "Mr. Terrific"Rose begins to date, of all things, a local kid's show host.25. "Mother's Day"The girls wait for phone calls wishing them a good Mother's Day. While waiting, they remember past Mother's Days.The extras for this set are:- Golden Moments: a montage of humorous moments from Season Three- The Golden Girls Scrapbook: a collection of hilarious clips from each Golden GirlAltogether, this a wonderful show. And, if the first two sets are any indication, this season should be a wonderful set.

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In Italia sono state pubblicate in dvd solo le prime 3 stagioni. Questa è l'edizione tedesca che ha traccia audio anche in inglese (presenti anche sottotitoli in inglese). Per gli appassionati è una buona soluzione per vedere gli episodi delle golden girls (secondo me dalla stagione 4 in poi sono proprio inediti in italia)

Ich sah einzelne Folgen der ersten Staffel schon in den neunziger Jahren im Fernsehen und kaufte mir die ersten beiden Staffeln. Als ich diese vor einigen Wochen komplett wieder ansah, entschloss ich mich, auch die übrigen vier Staffeln zu kaufen. Nun habe ich sie hinter mir.Die Handlung spielt Anfang der achtziger Jahre in Miami, Florida, USA. Vier Frauen, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose und Sophia, leben gemeinsam in einem Haus und bilden eine tiefe, gelegentlich von Spannungen durchzogene Freundschaft aus. Die drei ersten sind um die fünfzig Jahre alt, Sophia, Dorothy's Mutter, ist etwas über achtzig. Diese Beiden stammen aus Sizilien, Blanche ist nahe bei Atlanta zur Welt gekommen und Rose hat schwedische Wurzeln. So bringen sie ganz unterschiedliche Charaktere mit, die sich aneinander reiben, sich oft aber gut ergänzen. Die vielen Folgen von je 25 Minuten Länge erzählen von den Eventualitäten, die sich aus dieser Konstellation ergeben. Es geht also um Frauenprobleme, un das Altern und den möglichen Tod, um den Umgang mit dem eigenen Geschlecht, mit Männern und den jeweiligen Berufen oder Beschäftigungen. Das Alles aus einer ironischen, manchmal sarkastischen oder einfach nur launischen Perspektive, die eine Serie von komischen Gags und skurrilen bis absurden Szenen erlaubt, so dass man aus dem Lachen nicht herauskommt. Dabei ist die Originalspur der deutschen Synchronisation vorzuziehen, denn die deutschen Stimmen sind flach und können die Dialekte der Darsteller nicht wiedergeben. Die zahlreichen Idioms lassen einen manche Details nicht verstehen, doch wirken alle Gags schon allein durch die Körpersprache und Mimik der Akteure. Es kann nicht ausbleiben, dass sich viele Szenen und Verhaltensweisen immer wieder wiederholen, doch ehe Langeweile aufkommen kann, fällt jemandem wieder ein überraschendes, neues Moment ein. Mir gefällt Betty White als Rose am besten. Ihre zur Schau getragene Infantilität, Unbildung und Begriffsstutzigkeit haben eine unschuldige Qualität und menschliche Wärme, die mich für sie einnimmt. Mich hätte Blanche mit ihrer falschen Laszivität jedenfalls nicht herumgekriegt. Insgesamt macht die Serie jedenfalls gute Laune, erheitert und ermahnt den Betrachter, seine eigenen "Probleme" nicht zu ernst zu nehmen.

J'ai revu avec plaisir cette série que je regardais autrefois aux USA, ces charmantes dames me font toujours autant rire, certains sous titres français sont souvent différents des répliques qui font allusion à des personnages ou spectacles américains de cette époque. La dernière survivante Betty White à plus de 90 ans travaille toujours ce qui lui fait dire en riant que c'est cela qui la garde en vie.

This series highlights many of the problems and situations which present themselves in the life of a +50 single woman.I love it (being over 50)!The humour is non stop with now and again a touch of whimsical memories making the cast seem believable and lovable at the same time. Sophia (Estelle Getty) of course almost always steals the show when she is on the screen - delight, delight, delight.The kitchen table "midnight feast" is something with which most women can relate - chocolate cheesecake taking the scene.Perhaps not so much for the younger generation, although they could get a glimpse of "later" year dilemas, but for the over 50's a sheer ageless delight.Well done Golden Girls. You have endured through the modern ages to entertain us still..I love you.