‘The Golden Girls’ Gets Picked Up By Hulu Following Debbie Reynolds' Death
“The Golden Girls” will be revived by Hulu following veteran actress Debbie Reynolds’ demise.
According to TV Line, the streaming site has picked up all episodes of “The Golden Girls” from its premiere down to its finale, and it will be available online starting Feb. 13. “The Golden Girls” aired on NBC from 1985 to 1992 and received a total of 11 Emmy Awards. The four main cast members of the show were Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty.
While at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour (via Ad Week) in Pasadena on Saturday, Hulu’s head of content Craig Erwich said that the cast and storylines of “The Golden Girls” continue to draw fans to the show despite the fact that it premiered 30 years ago. “Since ‘The Golden Girls’ premiered over 30 years ago, there series and its beloved cast of characters continue to have a cultural impact,” he said.
Meanwhile, Reynolds wasn’t a regular cast member in “The Golden Girls.” The actress just guest-starred in an episode in 1991, titled “There Goes The Bride: Part II.” In the episode, Reynolds played the role of Truby Steele, according to Glamour.
Oher than “The Golden Girls,” Hulu also picked up “Seinfeld,” “Empire,” “South Park” and “Black-ish.” Last year, the streaming site landed exclusive rights to “Horace and Pete.” At present, “The Mindy Project,” which began airing on broadcast television, is also now streamed on Hulu.
“At Hulu, we are able to help series evolve with the changing television landscape. We understand that a fan-favorite series has a great potential to flourish beyond its initial linear and broadcast run,” Erwich said.
Other shows that will be streamed on Hulu this year include “Harlots” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
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