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A Special Edition of 20/20, “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship,” premieres on Tuesday, November 11.
The special will air on ABC at 10 p.m. ET. Those without cable or dealing with the blackout of the Disney and YouTube TV dispute can watch the special for free through FuboTV or DIRECTV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available. Viewers can also stream the special the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
“The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship – Special Edition of 20/20” looks at the lasting cultural phenomenon of the beloved sitcom four decades after it originally premiered.
The special chronicles the making of “The Golden Girls,” from its early inception and first episode to becoming one of the most treasured shows in television history.
At a time when Hollywood heavily favored youth, “The Golden Girls” famously put four older women — Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty — front and center, using uninhibited comedy to rewrite the narrative for women over 50, according to ABC.
The show often tackled taboo and groundbreaking topics and redefined aging, while its timeless appeal attracted new audiences and created a lasting influence on pop culture.
The special features new interviews with series creator Susan Harris, Emmy® Award-winning executive producer Tony Thomas and director Terry Hughes, and includes rarely seen behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals, outtakes and camaraderie on set.
It will also feature new interviews with celebrity fans of the show, including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kelly Ripa, Laverne Cox, Erika Alexander, Pamela Adlon and former guest star Mario Lopez.
Below is a look at the special from ABC News’ YouTube Channel:
- Watch ABC’s “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship” on DirecTV with a 5-day free trial
- Watch ABC’s “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship” on FuboTV with the offer $20 off your first month
How can I watch “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship” without cable?
Those without cable or dealing with the blackout of the Disney and YouTube TV dispute can watch the special for free through FuboTV or DIRECTV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available. Viewers can also stream the special the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports. FuboTV offers $20 off your first month.
What is DIRECTV?
The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.
What is Sling?
Sling TV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premiums Add-ons, DVR Plus and more.
