Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down Betty White's 2010 performance in the season 1 finale of ABC's The Middle! They discuss the parallels between Rose Nylund and Daisy, Betty's wild pronunciation of the word "syrup," and their own presence in the high school yearbook.Watch Angela's Bath & Body Works Rant on YouTubeJoin the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcastWatch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Picture it: The lanai, present day. We're sitting down with a slice of cheesecake and two brilliant guests who have given our favorite show the academic treatment it so richly deserves.This week, we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by authors Taylor Cole Miller and Alfred L. Martin Jr. to discuss their fantastic new book, The Golden Girls: Tales From the Lanai.While we've always known the show was smart, funny, and ahead of its time, Taylor and Alfred have put on their scholarly glasses to explore the deeper layers of what makes The Golden Girls a cultural and social juggernaut. We dive into their book's analysis of the show's treatment of chosen family, its groundbreaking portrayal of women and aging, its nuanced (and sometimes not-so-nuanced) approach to race and LGBTQ+ issues, and its enduring legacy in the 21st century.Join us for a fascinating conversation that goes beyond the witty one-liners to unpack the genius, the politics, and the heart of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia. It’s a chat that proves these four women weren't just comedy icons—they were revolutionaries.BUY THE BOOK: https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-golden-girls/9781978836846/Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcastWatch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Picture it: September 1985. A new sitcom about four older women living together in Miami premieres, and television is changed forever. Forty years later, The Golden Girls is more beloved than ever. Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is celebrating this landmark anniversary with a very special guest, Stan Zimmerman, who was in the writers' room during the iconic first season. Stan takes us back to the beginning, sharing stories about the magic of Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty, and why the show’s themes of love, friendship, and chosen family resonate so deeply four decades later. Grab a slice of cheesecake and join us on the lanai for this unforgettable conversation. This episode was originally published to Newsweek's Parting Shot Podcast.Buy Stan Zimmerman's book 'The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore' https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Golden-Gilmore-Stan-Zimmerman/dp/1954676603Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.newsweek.com/newsletter/the-culture/ Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott Subscribe to Newsweek’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/newsweek Visit Newsweek.com for more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are celebrating The Golden Girls 40th anniversary by watching and breaking down the 2002 "True Tales" documentary that took an in-depth look at the creation and success of our favorite iconic series! They discuss the NBC development exec who took a chance on a gut instinct, Estelle Getty's thoughts on playing an older woman, Rue McClanahan's Bea Arthur impression, and SO MUCH MORE! Plus: Alaska Thunderfuck and Eliot Glazer share their own heartfelt thoughts about this wonderful 40th anniversary! Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcastWatch the doc we discussed on today's episode at YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiCheck out Tales from the Lanai on Amazon or at your local bookstore!Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down Betty White's stellar performance in another fabulous episode of "Hot in Cleveland!" After watching the season 2 episode "Dancing Queens," they discuss similarities to episodes of The Golden Girls, Wendy Malick's bathroom moment, and a familiar drag queen face in the crowd! Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcastWatch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 4 episode "The One That Got Away" where they discuss why Ham sucks, the origin of that one Oprah Winfrey joke, and whether they believe aliens exist. Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at... instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... instagram.com/SadiePines instagram.com/HAlanScott linktr.ee/HAlanScott FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... instagram.com/squidsy twitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by director Adam Shankman to chat about his experience directing Betty White in the 2003 comedy hit "Bringing Down the House." Plus, he dishes on growing up in Hollywood, going to Bea Arthur's house, and hanging with Rue McClanahan!  Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at... instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... instagram.com/SadiePines instagram.com/HAlanScott linktr.ee/HAlanScott FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... instagram.com/squidsy twitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 2 episode "Family Affair," where they discuss Rose and Dorothy's overreactions to the sex, Michael's saxophone abilities, and Dorothy's joke that was so funny that it drowned out Rose's scream.  Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at... instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... instagram.com/SadiePines instagram.com/HAlanScott linktr.ee/HAlanScott FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... instagram.com/squidsy twitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join H. Alan Scott for a hilariously fierce discussion as we sit down with Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 to dissect one of The Golden Girls' most iconic episodes: "Till Death Do Us Volley." We talk rivalries, the great Anne Francis, and how Trudy and Dorothy’s friendship is basically two drag queens. (Oh, and this is a stand out Blanche episode!) Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at... instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... instagram.com/SadiePines instagram.com/HAlanScott linktr.ee/HAlanScott FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... instagram.com/squidsy twitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eliot Glazer joined H. Alan Scott to rewatch 'The Golden Girls' episode "The Commitments" aka the one where Dorothy dates a "Beatle" and Blanche asks, "Am I ugly?" We mentioned the great Luke McQuillan on this episode! Give him a follow at https://www.tiktok.com/@luke.mcquillan. Join the GG VIP Club at ⁠Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast⁠ Watch video versions of the podcast on ⁠YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai⁠ For more Golden Girls greatness, visit ⁠OutOnTheLanai.com⁠ and follow us at... ⁠instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial⁠ ⁠facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast⁠ ⁠twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod⁠ FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... ⁠instagram.com/SadiePines⁠ ⁠instagram.com/HAlanScott⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/HAlanScott⁠ FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... ⁠instagram.com/squidsy⁠ ⁠twitter.com/SquidEatSquid⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down Rue's 2009 appearance on "Celebrity Ghost Stories" which, up until last week, they had no idea existed! They discuss visiting each other beyond the grave, eaglets, and the moment in Rue's story that made them both s**t their pants.  Watch Rue's episode of Celebrity Ghost Hunters on YouTube Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at... instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... instagram.com/SadiePines instagram.com/HAlanScott linktr.ee/HAlanScott FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... instagram.com/squidsy twitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 5 episode "Like the Beep Beep of the Tom Tom," where they discuss real-life vacuum slacks, hospital vanity, and a scandalous scene that was deleted from the episode (which we watch on this week's Rusty Anchor Happy Hour!) Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at... instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... instagram.com/SadiePines instagram.com/HAlanScott linktr.ee/HAlanScott FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... instagram.com/squidsy twitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 7 episode "The Pope's Ring," where they discuss their own thievery, what Miles would look like in bikini underwear, and why Blanche didn't get her money's worth with that detective...  Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at... instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... instagram.com/SadiePines instagram.com/HAlanScott linktr.ee/HAlanScott FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... instagram.com/squidsy twitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 5 episode "The Accurate Conception," where they discuss how the Blanche/Becky storyline crosses into The Golden Palace, why the name "Dr Manning" was funny, and their ideal traits of a potential sperm donor.  Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at... instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficial facebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast twitter.com/GoldenGirlsPod FOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES... instagram.com/SadiePines instagram.com/HAlanScott linktr.ee/HAlanScott FOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY... instagram.com/squidsy twitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 2 episode "Son-in-Law Dearest," where they discuss the parallels between Kate/Dennis and Dorothy/Stan, why all-night TV marathons are the best, and if Dennis stayed faithful in the end. PLUS: Enjoy a snippet of our interview with Kate herself, the lovely and talented Deena Freeman! For the full interview with Deena, join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcastWatch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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We’re chatting with the Rachel Ekstrom Courage, the writer of the fantastic new book ‘Murder by Cheesecake - A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery.’ Seriously, you’re going to want to buy this book! It will give you all the nostalgic feels while also just being a good time. You can purchase the book here or wherever you get books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/770129/murder-by-cheesecake-by-rachel-ekstrom-courage/Follow Rachel Ekstrom Courage: https://www.instagram.com/rachelekstromcourage/Watch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A gay Golden Girls? Say more!While Hulu’s new show Mid-Century Modern is not the Golden Girls, it certainly gives you the nostalgia love bug for the Golden Girls. Because of that, we asked the show’s stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham which Golden Girl they are. We also compared the pilot of the Golden Girls to Mid-Century Modern, because both are brilliant. Listen to H. Alan Scott’s full chat with Nathan, Nathan Lee and Matt on Newsweek’s Parting Shot. You can also listen to his bonus chat with the creator’s of the show, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan. LISTEN: https://www.newsweek.com/2025/04/04/mid-century-modern-isnt-gay-golden-girls-they-get-why-youd-think-that-2049592.htmlJoin the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcastWatch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 7 episode "Beauty and the Beast," where they discuss absolutely loving May-lissa, if it's okay to call children "ugly," and what exactly Blanche was doing at 2AM when Nurse DeFarge burst into her room. PLUS! Hear a snippet of their recent conversation with Melissa herself, the wildly talented and lovely Alisan Porter! Listen to the full chat with Alison over at the GG VIP Club: Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcastFollow Alisan on Instagram at Instagram.com/iam_alisanporterWatch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 1 episode "Rose the Prude." They discuss the awkwardness of a long stiff hug, their hatred of cruises, and why it's best to play card games with family. Join the GG VIP Club at Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcastWatch video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/OutonTheLanaiFor more Golden Girls greatness, visit OutOnTheLanai.com and follow us at...instagram.com/OutOnTheLanaiOfficialfacebook.com/GoldenGirlsPodcasttwitter.com/GoldenGirlsPodFOLLOW H. ALAN SCOTT/SADIE PINES...instagram.com/SadiePinesinstagram.com/HAlanScottlinktr.ee/HAlanScottFOLLOW KERRI DOHERTY...instagram.com/squidsytwitter.com/SquidEatSquid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.