{"podcast":{"title":"80s TV Ladies","slug":"80s-tv-ladies-5566694","podcast_index_feed_id":5566694,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/80s-tv-ladies","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67b8bd2b5d23221d0e997e5c8a0bc7ca.jpg","author":"Susan Lambert","episode_count":121,"summary":"4-time Podcast Awards Winner! Webby nominated for Best Indie Podcast. 80s TV Ladies is dedicated to the beloved female-driven shows of the 1980s! Do you love 80s pop culture, television and fabulous women? On our show, you’ll hear a breakdown of how these shows got made, how they were influenced by the times and, in turn, how they influenced pop-culture trends to follow. We love discussing the “two-steps forward, one-step-back” lens of media-driven feminism. Join hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they talk about the fabulous ladies of television: Cagney & Lacey, Designing Women, A Different World, The Golden Girls and more. With special guests, TV creators and stars! Do these shows we hold so dear hold up? Let's find out. Season 1: We examine three “detective duo shows” this season, with multiple episodes and awesome guests for each TV show we cover. Scarecrow and Mrs. King Remington Steele Cagney & Lacey Season 2: Multiple episodes per TV show exploring representation and behind-the-scenes insight in science fiction, drama and sitcoms! Queer representation in 70s and 80s 9 to 5 television show It's a Living Designing Women Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas Star T…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T16:17:17.925648+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694"},"episode":{"title":"Celebrating The Golden Girls: 50 Fast Facts and Their Lasting Legacy","slug":"celebrating-the-golden-girls-50-fast-facts-and-their-lasting-legacy","published_at":"2025-10-08T06:13:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694/celebrating-the-golden-girls-50-fast-facts-and-their-lasting-legacy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/80s-tv-ladies-5566694","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-the-golden-girls-50-fast-facts-and-their-lasting-legacy--68040003","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68040003/403_finished_v1.mp3","summary":"Hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson dive deep into the beloved 'The Golden Girls' with a delightful overview and 50 fun facts about the show. Discover fascinating show details, cast secrets, and notable legacy moments as they share their passion for this iconic series. Learn about the iconic characters played by Bea Arthur (Dorothy Zbornak), Betty White (Rose Nylund), Rue McClanahan (Blanche Devereaux), and Estelle Getty (Sophia Petrillo). Along the way, explore production quirks and the enduring impact of 'The Golden Girls' on TV history. Explore the show's legacy, including its international remakes and impact on pop culture. Packed with laughter, nostalgia, and insightful anecdotes, this episode is perfect for longtime fans and new viewers alike. Stay tuned to learn about our next episode with a special upcoming guest - Cindy Fee, the voice behind the theme song 'Thank You for Being a Friend.' Don't miss it! CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:30 General Show Facts 08:09 Cast Facts 15:43 Production Facts 24:47 Legacy Facts 32:26 Break 32:45 Character History Facts 48:55 Audioography AUDIOOGRAPHY The Golden Girls Streaming: Hulu , Disney+ , Philo Purchase: Apple TV , YouTube (for rent/purchase) , on DVD, and more Maude Streaming (free): Tubi , Pluto TV Book Recommendation Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai by Jim Colucci. Check it out at Amazon. Find it at Harper Books . In Memoriam Todd Cochrane: Learn more about the founder of the Podcast Awards and early podcaster in these obituaries: Obituary in Podnews , Obituary from Eagle Funeral Homes Get Involved in Your Community Indivisible: Find a group near you and get involved at indivisible.org Contact Your Representatives: Check out Five Calls to quickly and easily call your representative…","meta_description":"Hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson dive deep into the beloved 'The Golden Girls' with a delightful overview and 50 fun facts about the show. 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