It's been four decades of being a friend to Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia.
"The Golden Girls" marks its 40th anniversary in September, but the iconic sitcom that followed the lives of four single women is still resonating with viewers today.
The show, which starred Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, debuted on Sept. 14, 1985 and ran for seven seasons on NBC.
It was considered progressive for its time, in part for depicting four independent, sex-positive women over the ages of 50.
Grab a slice of cheesecake and head to your nearest lanai — here's what to know about the milestone anniversary.
