Sitcoms usually suck. That might be a rather broad statement but in general, network sitcoms are poorly written gags with two dimensional characters that fail to grow much over an extended run. While "Golden Girls" falls into that category in many ways as far as broad characters go, it is a pretty funny sitcom, even 15 years after its initial run. Today, after getting IVed and admiring the growing track marks on my arm (which make me like a junkie hiding behind a garbage bin looking for used needles), I decided to spend some time perusing YouTube. Lo and behold! My dad's episode of "Golden Girls" from when we were living in LA during the early 90's happens to be there in its entirety. Perhaps the most groundbreaking role of his career (I kid), he plays Blanche's gay brother's boyfriend...before it was cool to play gay! If you have some time to spare, it's a pretty hilarious episode and you get to see my dad complete with pleated pants and mustache. What better way to spend an afternoon?
Matt, I never mind your lazy posts - they're always fun to watch. Yes, I admit it, I laughed out loud in a few places - who would have thought - the Golden Girls! And can I just say how cute your dad was - and is, I'm sure.
Posted by: Barbara | August 30, 2007 at 07:33 AM