Golden Girls S4

"The Golden Girls" is one of the most acclaimed comedies in television history. Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty starred as four women living together in a house in Miami. This DVD set contains all 26 episodes of the fourth season of the series that were originally broadcast on NBC from October 1988 to May 1989.This sitcom saw the four women through both lighthearted and serious situations—some of the situations typical for the genre include UFOs, a busted air conditioner, a roof leak, practical jokes, and a lottery win, but this season also looked at issues such as blindness, impotence, and painkiller addiction. Some episodes were also devoted to the relationships the women were involved in, and there were several times that the show flashed back to previous seasons.Guest stars this season included Julio Iglesias and Bob Hope. Parents of children who think that this might be a family-friendly comedy should note that there is adult humor throughout, but with that caveat aside, the writing in this classic series was great, with superb repartee among the characters and more laugh-out-loud moments than in most comedies.

It’s the golden girls, nothing compares.I own the seasons on amazon video but I wanted them on dvd so I could binge while doing hw.I’ve noticed (I’m sure as many of the GG fans have) that the dvd series has a few more scenes that the tv version doesn’t show.The plastic that holds the dvds In was broken but that’s ok.Must have!Best show ever produced.

Season 4 of the Golden Girls is here now, and if you have any doubts as to its pedigree, just look at the sales figures.Seriously! Other classic 80s TV series like Dynasty, Dallas, and Twin Peaks have all mysteriously stopped coming - due to poor sales. The Golden Girls is one TV run that we may well see released as a whole. Which is very, very good news.Anyway, back to the review at hand. Season 4 of the Golden Girls does two quite important things: it removes almost all of the pop culture references that littered Season 3, making its appeal even more universal, and it continues to build on the strong roots of multidimensionality laid down for each character in Season 3.For example, the 2-parter 'Sophia's Wedding' shows that Estelle Getty isn't simply playing Sophia for wisecracks - there's some very funny humanity in there, too. 'Scared Straight' has probably Rue McClanahan's funniest scene so far (dealing with the acceptance of her gay brother's coming out) and shows more of the versatility of the actress who so often gets predictable, if likeable, one-liners about her sexual past. Dorothy and Rose have similar depth added to them, "Two Rode Together" shows a manic and unreasonable side to the normally intractable Dorothy and 'The Impotence of Being Ernest' brings out the bitch in Rose Nylund.Situations run a gamut here, too, from homeless shelters to hospitals to questionable retirement homes to an hilarious little-old-lady beauty parlour run by recurring guest star Lloyd Bochner (Cecil Colby from 'Dynasty', fact fans).Writing is as together and as solid as ever, and, as a collaborative effort, "Golden Girls - The Complete Fourth Season" deserves top marks for sheer entertainment value.

Dorthy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia have always been a part of my life for almost as long as I can remember, This show, while simple in its filming, style and nature, delivers complex story lines and view that I sincerely believe can resonate with the viewers of today. Put this up against any current TV show and it will still stand.The acting is superb, of course, with the such great names playing the leading ladies and the stories well written. If you have been so unfortunate as to have never seen this show or you were too young, I recommend it to you! Simply amazing!LOVE The Golden Girls! Still relevant to this day!

If you have been watching these four for as long as I have via Lifetime Television, you'll want to own every season. Buying the box set is a bit expensive, but when I can afford it I purchase a season and enjoy it. Never a dull moment with these crazy ladies. Any season you purchase will be worth it

It's hard to say that I can add much to the hundreds of reviews already posted, but The Golden Girls upon its debut in 1985 broke much new ground that had never been seen in television until that point and I venture to say ground that has not been touched again even in today's over sexed over exposed culture. Episodes that stand out from Season Four include : The Days and Nights of Sophia Petrillo where Sophia volunteers at a hospital and has a friendship with a young man who has AIDS and the two part Sophias Wedding which includes a hilarious scene with Max and Dorothy in the shower. Blanche gets a visit from her brother who reveals he's gay in "Scared Straight" dates a blind man in "Blind Date". Rose dates an impotent man in "The Impotence of Being Earnest" and has a confrontation with hated younger sister in "Little Sister." Dorothy meanwhile dates Eddie a plain packaged love machine in Love Me Tender and is victimized by a practical joke from her high school friend when she kills her in "Till Death Do We Volley."

What can I possibly say about this wonderful series that has not already been said? This set is the fourth season - where we already know these terrific characters: Rose - the naive, but very sweet widow, Blanche- the homeowner who is consumed with the opposite sex, Dorothy - the intelligent substitute teacher divorced from very comical ex husband Stan, who has an eye for all women many years his junior. And last but certainly not least, Sophia - Dorothy's Very Italian mother who dishes out pearls of wisdom in between insults and hysterical observations.Rather that discuss each episode point by point, I leave you with this. Each story gets better and better, laughs become louder and more frequent, and the enjoyment is constant. A wonderful series, and a great escape from reality!

Seasons 1, 2 & 3 were fine. They were spread over 4 disks.Season 3 was in stereo as seasons 1 & 2 were done in mono.Now what happened to season 4?It had 26 episodes spread over 3 disks. 8 episodes on one disk and 9 episodes crammed on to the other two.The picture quality was appalling because of the cramming. For the sake of an extra disk they ruined season 4.To make matters worse it was also presented in mono.Season 3 in stereo, season 4 in mono! I don’t think so.Rage.

Given the age of this series I was expecting it to have run its course and aged like the actresses, how wrong I was. I have watched many comedy shows from the 80s and the humour was topical and good at the time, but is no longer relevant. With the Golden Girls, the jokes, wit , quips and sarcasm are just as fresh today as it was when the show first aired.I would never have thought that I could watch a sitcom that started in the mid 80's and was based around 4 women in their golden years all living in the same house. Yet from the first episode to the last it had me regularly laughing and always looking forward to the next episode.There is a perfect cast and each play their roles in such a believable way. Rose - dippy, Blanche - man mad, Dorothy - sarcastic, and Sophia (Dorothy's mother) - plotting schemes to make a fast buck.It isn't a show that will have you rolling around on the floor, but it is one that will make you chuckle and feel happy, warm and fuzzy.

The Girls are back in this 4th installment of the classic unforgettable seris, the stories are great the jokes are brilliant and the way they tackle the sensitivity of controversial subjects through the comedic aspect is brilliant, theres episodes that deal with homosexuality,isolation,growing old,Aids and many more controversial things but its always done well and never loses the element of comedy.its great and if you like me have season 1 2 3 then definetly get number 4. im only 20 years old but i remember golden girls its hard to forget a great classic like this. the girls look great and the adventures are super.the set is always warm and watching it kinda fills you with warmth and relaxes you i went through season 4 while sick at home with the flu and i never felt better.its an excellent catch so catch it while you can.GO FOR THE GOLD.

Currently watching. 1st disc would go blank if i tried to go to main menu. The show is so funny though... love the Golden Girls!

Present brought for a relative, they love this series.