Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai

“Jim Colucci’s book captures all the fun of one of the most enduring series on television—and then some!” —Lisa Lampanelli

For seven seasons, the hilarious quartet of Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia enchanted millions of viewers with their witty banter, verve, sass, and love, and reaffirmed the power of friendship and family.

The first-ever Golden Girls retrospective, Golden Girls Forever pays homage to this wildly popular, acclaimed, and award-winning sitcom in this comprehensive look back on the show. Drawing on interviews with the show’s creators, actors, guest stars, producers, writers, and crew members, Jim Colucci paints a full-scale portrait of the Girls both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes.

An extensive look at the show’s most beloved episodes takes fans back to the most memorable moments, quotes, costumes, and guest stars in this extraordinary and extensive love letter to everyone’s favorite ladies.

Illustrated with hundreds of photos, including stills from the show and a treasure trove of never-before-seen and newly rediscovered pictures, Golden Girls Forever includes:

• Exclusive interviews with Betty White, the famously private Bea Arthur and Rue McClanahan, before their deaths; and fan-favorite actors who appeared on the show

• Photos from the costume designer and set designer

• Celebrities’ favorite Golden Girls moments and characters

The ebook also feautures thirty pages of material not included in the print edition, such as seventeen Golden Episodes, a piece on Estelle Getty’s make-up, the Rue LaRue Cafe, and additional fan art.

Bursting with fun facts, anecdotes, reminiscences, and insights, Golden Girls Forever is the ultimate companion to the show for fans old and new.

“This marvelous book pays tribute to the talents of four remarkable women who left an indelible impression on me.” —Jane Leeves