I have always been a mega fan of The Golden Girls during the time it was on and was disappointed when the series ended in 1992 due to Bea Arthur calling it quits after 7 seasons. There was hope on the horizon though when another network picked up T.G.G. and reworked it into 'The Golden Palace'.
The characters I enjoyed - Rose, Blanche and Sophia - were there, but in another setting and with new characters to mingle with. The absence of Dorothy was sorely missed and noticeable too. She was like the missing link on a comedic chain of interaction that all 4 women connected so successfully with during the Golden Girls era.
Whenever I tuned in, it was the girls I wanted to see and not those other characters like Roland and Chuy. I didn't find those guys too funny at all. The kid named Oliver was totally unnecessary and I was pleased when he was written off the show not long after.
This short lived show had it's funny moments, like the war of pranks between Sophia and Rose as well as the dilemma on how to 'hide the body' when an elderly food critic died while eating in the hotel restaurant. I also enjoyed the hilarious mix-up that caused Sophia to be accidentally taken away to a hospital instead of the elderly lady who suffered from Alzheimer's.
My favourite episode, not surprisingly, was Bea Arthur's guest appearance for a couple of episodes. The chain was connected again and her stay at the hotel was really enjoyable, especially when she volunteers to help run the place. Her comedic confrontation with that grouchy restaurant diner who was never satisfied, was priceless.
I wished this show could have lasted longer despite the pitfalls, but it was cancelled after 1 season. Sophia later turns up as a regular on Empty Nest with no explanation given on what happened to the hotel business. It's almost like it was all for 'naught'. The way this show abruptly ended, I think it was.
The characters I enjoyed - Rose, Blanche and Sophia - were there, but in another setting and with new characters to mingle with. The absence of Dorothy was sorely missed and noticeable too. She was like the missing link on a comedic chain of interaction that all 4 women connected so successfully with during the Golden Girls era.
Whenever I tuned in, it was the girls I wanted to see and not those other characters like Roland and Chuy. I didn't find those guys too funny at all. The kid named Oliver was totally unnecessary and I was pleased when he was written off the show not long after.
This short lived show had it's funny moments, like the war of pranks between Sophia and Rose as well as the dilemma on how to 'hide the body' when an elderly food critic died while eating in the hotel restaurant. I also enjoyed the hilarious mix-up that caused Sophia to be accidentally taken away to a hospital instead of the elderly lady who suffered from Alzheimer's.
My favourite episode, not surprisingly, was Bea Arthur's guest appearance for a couple of episodes. The chain was connected again and her stay at the hotel was really enjoyable, especially when she volunteers to help run the place. Her comedic confrontation with that grouchy restaurant diner who was never satisfied, was priceless.
I wished this show could have lasted longer despite the pitfalls, but it was cancelled after 1 season. Sophia later turns up as a regular on Empty Nest with no explanation given on what happened to the hotel business. It's almost like it was all for 'naught'. The way this show abruptly ended, I think it was.