Oh man ich wünschte alle von den golden girls leben jetzt noch das ist total traurig das sie tot ist i love you alle von golden girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:-)
Bea Author was such a talented actress. I loved her when I saw her in Maude and I loved her in Golden Girls. You are truly missed Bea. You are one of a kind.
This is fascinating. You could always read a bio of the actor/actress, but it's so much more interesting to hear them tell it. Bea Arthur was a very talented lady and entertained many people for decades. Thanks for the laughter, Bea.
i agree i used to want to be a lot of these people ,and sometimes i still do, but if you step back you can see that you would only be an imitiation never the real thing, and what's the point of being an imitation when you could be an original!
I attended Bea Arthur's Memorial service on September 14, 2009 in NYC. It is interesting that Bea denies joining the Marines in this interview. Her sister Kay spoke at the Memorial and said in her remarks that Bea did join the Marines for a brief period in her late teens.
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur (May 13, 1922 April 25, 2009) was an American actress, comedian and singer whose career spanned seven decades. Arthur achieved fame as the title character Maude Findlay on the 1970s sitcoms All in the Family and Maude, and as Dorothy Zbornak on the 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls, winning Emmy Awards for both roles. she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Vera Charles in the original cast of Mame (1966).
I used to lay in bed with my nanny (1980's) that died in 2000 and watched golden girls and have been truly affected by this woman ever since. it was sad to lose such a telent.
I love you Bea and we will truly miss you !!!Thanks for leaving us with so many good and funny memories,you always new what to say and exactly when to say it! You were indeed a person that was in total control at all times !
Bernice Frankel? Wow, Bea Arthur was Jewish. She acquired the name Arthur which was derived from Aurthur. RIP Bea Arthur, you ruled the 1970s with an iron fist.
A very big thanks from a Greek fan! Bea Arthur is one of those people God send to us to make our lifes happier. Once her mission in this life has been accomplished God decided to take his angel back... I personally owe her endless time of laughing and emotion especially in very tough moments of my life. Even though we 've never had a rerun of Maude and The Golden Girls over the last 20 years here in Greece, they still remain my favourite sit comedies of all times!
I love at the beginning how shes like "Do you really want to know" about her real name.. and that she changed it "as soon as she heard it" hahaha Bea Arthur is sure one of a kind <3
So interesting to hear about her early days. Though I had hoped she'd named herself after that other great comedy actress, Jean Arthur (1900-1991). RIP Bea.
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by tough. Bea carried herself so gracefully and she was so very classy. But Bea was private and didn't particularly enjoy interviews I don't think plus she was shy ...
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by tough. Bea carried herself so gracefully and she was so classy. But she was shy and very private therefore I don't think she enjoyed interviews very much...
The "Hit Parade" I recall, and I was a kid then, starred Dinah Shore. Got that Bea? Have no idea why this interviewer didn't lay that out there for you. You're not turning into an old...mumble..mumble..babe...You're the Ace babe! Thanks for everything and the great comedy and commentary !!
I just wanted to say, how much I loved watching this show ( I still do btw) when I was going through a rough time in my life having lost someone in a accident. I never got a chance to tell the actresses how much I adored them and the show, but well B. now knows how much I did, and god bless her and the entire crew of Golden Girls for the wonderous laughs it gave us all.
SIncere Condolences go out to her family, friends and fans of this amazing humanitarian -Vegetarian, of which I am as well.
OMG i love her.. rest in peace.. i still see the golden girls every night.. she doesn't seem that happy here; like other actresses when interviewed.. shes very real!.. love her!!
in 1992 I lost my companion of 15 years, and getting through that tough time, was right there on the boob tube for m e, 'The Golden Girls'. I remember laughing so hard I would fall off the couch.
I miss you so much B. :)
God is so lucky to have you back in his ever loving arms, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the laughs, - that kept me going in that time of grief.
My heart felt condolences to her friends and family.
Bea was a woman to look up to, and not just because of her physical stature. I always loved watching her and enjoyed every performance she ever did. Her death is a loss to all of us. RIP Bea, God Bless.
I hope your fellow angels up there know what they are in store for...thanks for the laughs, the smiles and the memories, Bea. An icon that is sorely missed already.
my husband proposed infront of her in her one woman show backstaged that he had arranged almost 8 years ago. she was amazing. very shy, to my suprise, yet very friendly and beautiful. I loved her. i wil miss her terribly!!!!
I am SOO sad about Bea Arthur's death!! I'm 19, and I have been religiously watching The Golden Girls since I was at least 5....and Dorothy has always been my favorite Golden Girl!! And she was such a wonderful person, not to mention an extraordinary actress!! We'll all miss you!! Thank you for all the laughs!! And of course, Thank You for Being a Friend!! Love you!!<33 R.I.P Bea Arthur(Pussycat)!!
She was a real talent with alot of class. My favorite Golden Girl. One of the funniest and best comedies ever. I still watch the re runs too and continue too laugh. I will miss you Bea. You and Sophia (Estelle) are together again) and sre now entertaining everone with you in heaven.
May You Rest In Peace Bea. The world has lost one great lady , but heaven's gained a most beautiful spirit. You are just a fantastic talent and will be missed.
Bea, without a doubt, one of the funniest women in the industry. I bet it will be a long time before we see another "Maude or Dorothy". You have literally made me laugh so hard I cried. I hope you knew how much pleasure you brought to so many people. Well, at least now you can make all the angels laugh. God bless you and your family. Your passing is truly a loss to many. Thanks for the memories!!!
That is so true!!! God has her now, but thanks to the popularity of her wit as well as her works (especially on Maude and The Golden Girls), she will always be enjoyed by future generations of people. The entertainment industry has lost another wonderful person, but Heaven has gained another one who will keep the humor going!
Very funny video- I love the Golden Girls! As a child I almost never missed an episode when it was broadcasted on dutch television. The news that Bea Arthur past away yesterday has upset me a lot. Nobody delivered sarcastic lines better than her. She was a delight to watch!
I will miss your lovely movements on Golden Girls and Maude. I loved to watch these shows and learned a lot from Bea's speaking out. I loved her so much and will think of her in heaven.
Oh, Bea. I'll never forget you. I love you so much. Thanks for the laughs. Thanks for everything. Simple words cannot express how I feel right now. Love Always, Joey
Thanks to Bea and condolences to her family and the remaining two Golden Girls. Time takes the physical from us but recordings mean artists like Bea will forever live for future generations.
Seriously, I got so sick of the "Bea Arthur's a man" jokes over the years. She was one of the funniest women ever, and I loved her even more after discovering that she thought South Park was one of the most brillant tv shows ever created.
Just read about her death on wikipedia. First thought was "she followed her ma." Condolence from germany and rest in peace, B.! Thank you so much for the Golden Girls!!! I embrace you.
I can tell you from first hand knowledge that it's not easy preparing for interviews. Especially, if the interviewee has a few years on you. So unless you're very well researched it's hard to see everything.
Fortunately Bea hit her stride in middle age. Hollywood LISTEN UP & give the more seasoned actresses a chance. Right now Disney is leaving the still beautiful, middle aged Cindy Morgan out of TRON . Not every movie needs a young starlet. RIP Bea...you left your mark.
May you Rest in Peace Bea. The world has lost an exceptional lady and heaven has gained a wonderful spirit. Will miss knowing you are in the world. You were one grand woman and such a talent
May you Rest in Peace Bea. The world has lost an exceptional lady and heaven has gained a new spirit. Will miss knowing you are in this world . Miss Bea you are a grand one! :0)
When I read my paper's online title "Golden Girl- dead at 86, it was like I immediately thought of Beatrice. Gawd, last year Estelle died....I loved grandma lol
i think how odd like estelle was the youngest out of all of the girls....and played the oldest and mother of dorothy...and she died first....and dorothy was her daughter and dies a yr later =(
Hey, lil' ms. Bernice Frankel. How 'bout lunch? I've loved you on T.V. for about 25 years now, don't you think it's at least time we had coffee? I'm young, handsome, buff, gay (I'll change 4 U) and very, very modest. You were the best golden girl. If it weren't for you they would've burned down the porch.
Oh, what a talent Bea is! Smashing false stereotypes of women back in the seventies, that they were to be submissive creatures without any thoughts or ideas! She deserves so much credit and is so brave. From the assertive, bombastic"Maude" in wild, suburban, "Tuckahoe", to 'chillin' in warm Miam in "The Golden Girls", then off sailing to her more recent WHITE HOT performances on the stage, well, I think it's safe to say that Bea has left soooo many impressed and speechless!
What a great interview, and a wonderful story teller. Ms Arthur makes her answers interesting, not just a one sentence answer. The interviewer either has learned to speak up or Bea Arthur has better hearing than most.
For her age, Bea is very much in tune and responds well to the questions. Their are actors who are middle aged that have done so much work it is nearly impossible to recall their history and all they've done. They hardly ever watch their own work.
Bea remembers quite a bit. I'm impressed. I had no idea she was as old as she was. She looked good for her age on Golden Girls.
Acting is work. I doubt I couldn't recall a baked sale I organized when I 25.
not true... she's had that voice all her life... now it's more scratchy due to age... but watch Maude, watch her in Auntie Mame, and you'll notice her voice straight away.
i think it's her hair not being big like it usually is, haha, that really makes her look different...but she's always herself to a tee, and even though i don't agree with some of her values i respect her, she has that unique ability that makes you find her so credible because she's never hypocritical.
Dear Bea! You remind me very prominent Russian Jewish actress Faina Ranevskaya, very much. Same acid, like they say, caustic humor and huge talent! My dear lovely super actress!!! I wish you long time to act, be strong and work as long time as you can handle! With all my respect to you. Al.
I loved Bea did you see her shaking her head the start of the video she was something else!
SexyLiLLeilaniMya 1 year ago
Semper Fi, Bea.
bigfeet2006 1 year ago
great post
six7777 1 year ago
nur rose lebt noch. die anderen starben der reihe nach sophia 2008, dorothy 2009 und blanche 2010. wie schade!
ANTEPLI77 1 year ago
she reminds me so much of my great grandma
broadwaymelody33 1 year ago
She is my favourite TV actress of all time.
RIP
GEVMM 1 year ago
Incredible woman.
I can't stand it that she is gone.
As a child I was not allowed to watch Maude.
Now I have every episode.
briangorrell 1 year ago
Oh man ich wünschte alle von den golden girls leben jetzt noch das ist total traurig das sie tot ist i love you alle von golden girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:-)
JENNiHelloKitty 1 year ago
Bea Author was such a talented actress. I loved her when I saw her in Maude and I loved her in Golden Girls. You are truly missed Bea. You are one of a kind.
iloveejbgssnoopy 1 year ago
='( Omg I miss her.
JackYueLe 1 year ago
love you bea!!!!RIP....
tweetingrobin1969 1 year ago
Such a good, classy lady--the kind of person you wish you could meet.
juliano66 1 year ago
CLEVELANDSHOW!
espio142 1 year ago
You're so awesome Bea.....we will all miss you
dawg1157 1 year ago
R.I.P Bea Arthur 25 april 2009
ztv 1 year ago
This is fascinating. You could always read a bio of the actor/actress, but it's so much more interesting to hear them tell it. Bea Arthur was a very talented lady and entertained many people for decades. Thanks for the laughter, Bea.
titans0002 1 year ago
Bea Frankel
TheLanard 1 year ago
Isn't Beatrice and Jean Stapleton one of the best actors of all time as women.
mustang9181 1 year ago
Miss you, Bea. Love you. :)
artsy24 1 year ago
Bea Arthur was wonderful. Some of the comments about her, are not.
5023849465 1 year ago
If she had been in Europe, Hitler would have extinguished her bright light
steventhestudent 1 year ago
What a wonderful sweet person she was!
anchoviss 1 year ago
r.i.p. wonderful Bea.
enrico1594 2 years ago 2
what a beautiful woman she was....i love you bea arthur!
Kellif78 2 years ago
@popasmurf23
i agree i used to want to be a lot of these people ,and sometimes i still do, but if you step back you can see that you would only be an imitiation never the real thing, and what's the point of being an imitation when you could be an original!
endora721 2 years ago
BEA ARTHUR ROCKS!!! go bea i love u!!
cidispatcher2 2 years ago 5
This is wonderful. I love her. Thanks for posting this.
trschaefer 2 years ago 4
I cant believe she's dead. She will be missed.
ThornNorris 2 years ago 7
Atleast she died peacefully. RIP.
jurn77 2 years ago 2
Used to watch her all the time in Golden Girls in the 1980's. That was the first I really ever heard of her. Long Live Bea! :)
tall32guy 2 years ago 3
we miss you bea
AutobotLover 2 years ago 17
does anyone know the date of this interview?
dweebcentric 2 years ago
March 15, 2001 is the date
frymahhide1982 2 years ago 3
Bea was my favorite character in Golden Girls, and Maude was a hilarious show, too. Bea Franklin ( Arthur ) We all will miss you!
jwpolar 2 years ago 14
I miss BEA S
onlinewithjonathan 2 years ago 3
we love you Bea god bless
PeaceToFemales 2 years ago 2
Fabulous, I am just going through my collection of Golden Girls, what an actress, god bless x x xx x
MOSESCAT69 2 years ago 2
Bea was fantastic in Mame, loved her.
bletchley1965 2 years ago 2
She was a great comedienne and a wonderful person.
dcbon79 2 years ago 7
She was a true legend.
X's
scuzzbuzzproductions 2 years ago 8
I attended Bea Arthur's Memorial service on September 14, 2009 in NYC. It is interesting that Bea denies joining the Marines in this interview. Her sister Kay spoke at the Memorial and said in her remarks that Bea did join the Marines for a brief period in her late teens.
Andy1972206 2 years ago
Beatrice "Bea" Arthur (May 13, 1922 April 25, 2009) was an American actress, comedian and singer whose career spanned seven decades. Arthur achieved fame as the title character Maude Findlay on the 1970s sitcoms All in the Family and Maude, and as Dorothy Zbornak on the 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls, winning Emmy Awards for both roles. she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Vera Charles in the original cast of Mame (1966).
Jai666666666 2 years ago 2
her voice was low --but she was classy and so funny to watch on tv! ( watched the reruns for first time lately)bless you bea!!
tiffinnisaintranae 2 years ago 5
I love Bea Authur! She's just great. I"m in my 30's and I loved her work growing up and watching reruns.
legriec 2 years ago 2
She is like.... the female Professor Snape. -.-
I love her, though. She's brilliant in The Golden Girls.
CouncilofNine 2 years ago 6
Hahaha, that's brilliant!! Funny, but yet, true as well! ♥
SiriusBlack4Ever 2 years ago
Great channel, great to hear from these legends and Bea had the most brilliant comedy timing.
jefgain 2 years ago
I am frequently referred to by strangers as the as the male Bea Arthur. I cannot think of a higher compliment.
trudytapwater 2 years ago 4
I used to lay in bed with my nanny (1980's) that died in 2000 and watched golden girls and have been truly affected by this woman ever since. it was sad to lose such a telent.
vinceinelkins 2 years ago 7
I very much agree. "The Golden Girls" happens to be my very first memory of television -ever-. We lost one of 'The Greats'.
Bea was a hell of a woman.
BeBitched86 2 years ago 3
for those of u that think Bea is reading this...please!!! just tell us all how wonderful she was.
follywoodland 2 years ago 2
I love you Bea. You brought a smile to my face even on my darkest days. I will forever miss you. You were a class act all the way!! I love you-JB
Bansheeeyes78 2 years ago 4
I love you Bea and we will truly miss you !!!Thanks for leaving us with so many good and funny memories,you always new what to say and exactly when to say it! You were indeed a person that was in total control at all times !
lunettagrant 2 years ago 2
i wonder why alot of the actors/actresses dnt seem to really be in a good mood wen they r bein interviewed. . .
jameel1130 2 years ago
What wonderful memories - a true star
tranmere123 2 years ago 4
Forever missed
Flirtygalwhostwitchn 2 years ago 6
My favorite golden girl.. Love the deep voice. Love Bea. R.I.P
SessaSarah85 2 years ago 7
I LOVE BEA nothng else to say......
bruho5 2 years ago 3
Bernice Frankel? Wow, Bea Arthur was Jewish. She acquired the name Arthur which was derived from Aurthur. RIP Bea Arthur, you ruled the 1970s with an iron fist.
AMEwrestling 2 years ago 3
* tear *
NinoCaliente 2 years ago 3
She was glowing with beauty even then! RIP dear lady!
DONMUNTEAN 2 years ago 6
Thank God, they did this interview so she is going to stay with us forever!
MirkodiWallenberg 2 years ago 4
A very big thanks from a Greek fan! Bea Arthur is one of those people God send to us to make our lifes happier. Once her mission in this life has been accomplished God decided to take his angel back... I personally owe her endless time of laughing and emotion especially in very tough moments of my life. Even though we 've never had a rerun of Maude and The Golden Girls over the last 20 years here in Greece, they still remain my favourite sit comedies of all times!
evan73 2 years ago
I love at the beginning how shes like "Do you really want to know" about her real name.. and that she changed it "as soon as she heard it" hahaha Bea Arthur is sure one of a kind <3
EurodanceKing 2 years ago
lol " you r'e so gotdamn young
ilikesexyness1000 2 years ago 3
RIP Bea
TashaFierce19 2 years ago 3
fantastic woman.
big loss.
5Heliotrope 2 years ago
You'll be missed very much
deutche1978 2 years ago
Bea was such a real and "say it to you how it is" woman, she will be missed.
Junsken 2 years ago
R.I.P Bea Arthur - You were an inspiration to all.. Hope your making people laugh in heaven :) I love you.
God bless and R.I.P.
Love you.
poopstainsz 2 years ago
R.I.P Bea Arthur! A comic genius!!
emoviebuff87 2 years ago
GOD BLESS YOU R.I.P
jamin108 2 years ago
So interesting to hear about her early days. Though I had hoped she'd named herself after that other great comedy actress, Jean Arthur (1900-1991). RIP Bea.
Jarvamon 2 years ago
I respect Bea alot but she is tough in a lot of her interviews
debfan74 2 years ago 2
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by tough. Bea carried herself so gracefully and she was so very classy. But Bea was private and didn't particularly enjoy interviews I don't think plus she was shy ...
jessly81 2 years ago
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by tough. Bea carried herself so gracefully and she was so classy. But she was shy and very private therefore I don't think she enjoyed interviews very much...
jessly81 2 years ago
she died april 25 2009 so sad
Danielcrazy23 2 years ago
The "Hit Parade" I recall, and I was a kid then, starred Dinah Shore. Got that Bea? Have no idea why this interviewer didn't lay that out there for you. You're not turning into an old...mumble..mumble..babe...You're the Ace babe! Thanks for everything and the great comedy and commentary !!
BDyckns 2 years ago
I loved Bea in Golden Girls. She was my favorite Golden Girl.
mrshinyshoes 2 years ago 4
Beatrice Arthur was/is/will always be a legend.
atrocchia 2 years ago 5
Thank you, JAIDridge86. When I asked Bea out for lunch it was BEFORE SHE PASSED ON. I didn't even know she was ill.
jungzanima73 2 years ago
I just wanted to say, how much I loved watching this show ( I still do btw) when I was going through a rough time in my life having lost someone in a accident. I never got a chance to tell the actresses how much I adored them and the show, but well B. now knows how much I did, and god bless her and the entire crew of Golden Girls for the wonderous laughs it gave us all.
SIncere Condolences go out to her family, friends and fans of this amazing humanitarian -Vegetarian, of which I am as well.
leebojammin 2 years ago
OMG i love her.. rest in peace.. i still see the golden girls every night.. she doesn't seem that happy here; like other actresses when interviewed.. shes very real!.. love her!!
anapao89 2 years ago 4
I just wanted to say,
in 1992 I lost my companion of 15 years, and getting through that tough time, was right there on the boob tube for m e, 'The Golden Girls'. I remember laughing so hard I would fall off the couch.
I miss you so much B. :)
God is so lucky to have you back in his ever loving arms, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the laughs, - that kept me going in that time of grief.
My heart felt condolences to her friends and family.
God bless.
leebojammin 2 years ago
rest in peace bea!
cocoacute 2 years ago 9
What a beautiful woman I love her CRY:_((((((( Bea i love you soi!!!
Kellif78 2 years ago 7
Bea was a woman to look up to, and not just because of her physical stature. I always loved watching her and enjoyed every performance she ever did. Her death is a loss to all of us. RIP Bea, God Bless.
queenrosered 2 years ago 9
amen
MaryPoppinsBroadway 2 years ago 6
I hope your fellow angels up there know what they are in store for...thanks for the laughs, the smiles and the memories, Bea. An icon that is sorely missed already.
almamatters2471 2 years ago 4
rip you will be missed!!!!!
rhymebustah22 2 years ago 3
Damn this lady was funny as hell,RIP Beatrice.
mightyblack1 2 years ago 7
my husband proposed infront of her in her one woman show backstaged that he had arranged almost 8 years ago. she was amazing. very shy, to my suprise, yet very friendly and beautiful. I loved her. i wil miss her terribly!!!!
tirabancs 2 years ago 3
RIP WE MISS U
tommysgirl23 2 years ago 3
Thank you, Greenmeansgo27. Yeah, Newmark401, I'm young until I hit the one-hundred mark. take care
jungzanima73 2 years ago 2
I am SOO sad about Bea Arthur's death!! I'm 19, and I have been religiously watching The Golden Girls since I was at least 5....and Dorothy has always been my favorite Golden Girl!! And she was such a wonderful person, not to mention an extraordinary actress!! We'll all miss you!! Thank you for all the laughs!! And of course, Thank You for Being a Friend!! Love you!!<33 R.I.P Bea Arthur(Pussycat)!!
CherchezMoi 2 years ago 8
how wonderful thank you for posting these.
TheBeArthurs 2 years ago 6
Bea Arthur one of my favorite entertainers!
She was a real talent with alot of class. My favorite Golden Girl. One of the funniest and best comedies ever. I still watch the re runs too and continue too laugh. I will miss you Bea. You and Sophia (Estelle) are together again) and sre now entertaining everone with you in heaven.
elegance954 2 years ago 6
We love you, Pussycat!!!
mizjahaira 2 years ago 8
May You Rest In Peace Bea. The world has lost one great lady , but heaven's gained a most beautiful spirit. You are just a fantastic talent and will be missed.
londonandaussie408 2 years ago 8
I always loves and will loves u
rest ands peace pussycat :)
Bk94541 2 years ago 5
Bea, without a doubt, one of the funniest women in the industry. I bet it will be a long time before we see another "Maude or Dorothy". You have literally made me laugh so hard I cried. I hope you knew how much pleasure you brought to so many people. Well, at least now you can make all the angels laugh. God bless you and your family. Your passing is truly a loss to many. Thanks for the memories!!!
banker1987 2 years ago 6
That is so true!!! God has her now, but thanks to the popularity of her wit as well as her works (especially on Maude and The Golden Girls), she will always be enjoyed by future generations of people. The entertainment industry has lost another wonderful person, but Heaven has gained another one who will keep the humor going!
-Matt
Matto2t 2 years ago 3
We all will miss you...
eikaets 2 years ago 3
Very funny video- I love the Golden Girls! As a child I almost never missed an episode when it was broadcasted on dutch television. The news that Bea Arthur past away yesterday has upset me a lot. Nobody delivered sarcastic lines better than her. She was a delight to watch!
duckhunted 2 years ago
I will miss your lovely movements on Golden Girls and Maude. I loved to watch these shows and learned a lot from Bea's speaking out. I loved her so much and will think of her in heaven.
God bless her.
Vivian Blanco
vblanco456 2 years ago 2
Rest in peace, bea. You were one of the greatest.
chr1s64 2 years ago
Oh, Bea. I'll never forget you. I love you so much. Thanks for the laughs. Thanks for everything. Simple words cannot express how I feel right now. Love Always, Joey
jungzanima73 2 years ago 3
aw, sorry jungzanima73. you'll never get that date with bea :(
cheers to an amazing career, ms. arthur.
greenmeansgo27 2 years ago
Thanks to Bea and condolences to her family and the remaining two Golden Girls. Time takes the physical from us but recordings mean artists like Bea will forever live for future generations.
jopas55 2 years ago
so sad to hear she died :*( RIP bea.
c00kiem0nster1234 2 years ago
Seriously, I got so sick of the "Bea Arthur's a man" jokes over the years. She was one of the funniest women ever, and I loved her even more after discovering that she thought South Park was one of the most brillant tv shows ever created.
markallenkellner 2 years ago 2
Rest in Peace Bea......Say Hi to 'Ma' xxxx
TPATA 2 years ago
Just read about her death on wikipedia. First thought was "she followed her ma." Condolence from germany and rest in peace, B.! Thank you so much for the Golden Girls!!! I embrace you.
EinAachener 2 years ago
I can tell you from first hand knowledge that it's not easy preparing for interviews. Especially, if the interviewee has a few years on you. So unless you're very well researched it's hard to see everything.
Fortunately Bea hit her stride in middle age. Hollywood LISTEN UP & give the more seasoned actresses a chance. Right now Disney is leaving the still beautiful, middle aged Cindy Morgan out of TRON . Not every movie needs a young starlet. RIP Bea...you left your mark.
retrorandy2 2 years ago
RIP Bea, you will be greatly missed!!! Love you forever!!
d9y8l7a6n5 2 years ago
I loved her as a person and she was my favorite Golden Girl!
lbboy 2 years ago
aww missed her birthday by a little over 2 weeks. RIP!
zeepman 2 years ago
I think she is still alive.
milton456 2 years ago
her voice got deep as she got older....she must of smoked ciggs
BRONXPEPE 2 years ago
RIP Bea.
ednajames 2 years ago
rip Ms. Arthur
BettyB313 2 years ago
Sad to hear she died today....she was one of a kind. RIP Bea....
longbchguy 2 years ago
She was, and still is, amazing R.I.P. Betty White is 5 months older than her though, so I hope she keeps going.
butterfly101877 2 years ago
Thank you so much, Bea, for a thousand and one wonderful moments enjoying your wonderful talent. I already miss you so.
Nelsonerguy 2 years ago
where did Bea grow up on MAryland's Eastern shore??
abemagic10 2 years ago
May you Rest in Peace Bea. The world has lost an exceptional lady and heaven has gained a wonderful spirit. Will miss knowing you are in the world. You were one grand woman and such a talent
:0)
londonandaussie408 2 years ago
May you Rest in Peace Bea. The world has lost an exceptional lady and heaven has gained a new spirit. Will miss knowing you are in this world . Miss Bea you are a grand one! :0)
londonandaussie408 2 years ago
It's as if a friend has died. Rest in peace.
walnutsandpeanuts 2 years ago
holy crap! RIP BEA!
kumani90 2 years ago
When I read my paper's online title "Golden Girl- dead at 86, it was like I immediately thought of Beatrice. Gawd, last year Estelle died....I loved grandma lol
marcoschalesky 2 years ago
i think how odd like estelle was the youngest out of all of the girls....and played the oldest and mother of dorothy...and she died first....and dorothy was her daughter and dies a yr later =(
BRONXPEPE 2 years ago
Estelle was not the youngest. Rue McLanahan is about 10 years younger than the other three ladies. Not that it matters, of course.
1980NewWave 2 years ago
Bea Arthur has Died today.
dacatholicbandorgan 2 years ago
it's sooo sad she passed away...R.I.P. Bea
ppzav 2 years ago 6
So, uh, Bea, you want to go out to eat or not? I'm close to New York City. I'm not gonna' wait forever. Can you buy?
jungzanima73 2 years ago
I don't think the people who are rating this as a "poor comment" realize that this post was made two days BEFORE she passed away.
JAldridge86 2 years ago
Hey, lil' ms. Bernice Frankel. How 'bout lunch? I've loved you on T.V. for about 25 years now, don't you think it's at least time we had coffee? I'm young, handsome, buff, gay (I'll change 4 U) and very, very modest. You were the best golden girl. If it weren't for you they would've burned down the porch.
jungzanima73 2 years ago 3
Is 35 young in gay terms?
newmark401 2 years ago
Oh, what a talent Bea is! Smashing false stereotypes of women back in the seventies, that they were to be submissive creatures without any thoughts or ideas! She deserves so much credit and is so brave. From the assertive, bombastic"Maude" in wild, suburban, "Tuckahoe", to 'chillin' in warm Miam in "The Golden Girls", then off sailing to her more recent WHITE HOT performances on the stage, well, I think it's safe to say that Bea has left soooo many impressed and speechless!
jungzanima73 2 years ago 4
Bea Arthur RULES! I don't care if she drinks at whatever bar, or drinks whiskey, or smokes cigarettes.
WHO CARES! SHE'S AWESOME! Period.
I LOVE YOU BEA ARTHUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
smarticledirectory 2 years ago 3
It's too bad it's out of sync.
mxylpx 2 years ago 2
Bea Arthur one of the great female comics!!!
emoviebuff87 2 years ago 2
Ah I love Bea! She's just too awesome
cressentfresh 3 years ago 8
Oh Ms. Bea.....thank you....thank you....thank you
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SideShowBobtheONE 3 years ago 4
This interview really sounds like her one-woman show. The CD of the show is very funny and entertaining.
mariachristinagu 3 years ago 2
her name is Bea - B her sister is Kay - K, lol letters of the alphabet
djmarkcotter 3 years ago
does anyone know fo a way to send a letter to her or any of the golden girls cast?
Ghalion99 3 years ago
if you find out let me know please!!!
jlo91389 3 years ago
What a great interview, and a wonderful story teller. Ms Arthur makes her answers interesting, not just a one sentence answer. The interviewer either has learned to speak up or Bea Arthur has better hearing than most.
donnjames 3 years ago
she is a great interview and she looks great. wish i'd seen her broadway show a few years back.
ReturnToTheSavoy 3 years ago
This is a fantastic interview.
For her age, Bea is very much in tune and responds well to the questions. Their are actors who are middle aged that have done so much work it is nearly impossible to recall their history and all they've done. They hardly ever watch their own work.
Bea remembers quite a bit. I'm impressed. I had no idea she was as old as she was. She looked good for her age on Golden Girls.
Acting is work. I doubt I couldn't recall a baked sale I organized when I 25.
mastmedia 3 years ago
she clearly lived her life healthy and smart.. she is well preserved
nbonacci1982 3 years ago
Healthy? You have never seen her booze it up like i have. LOL!~ Bless her heart!
VJTOMYAZ 3 years ago 2
yeah i've heard she enjoys a drink at the gay bar every once in awhile...
1joker88 3 years ago
Listen to her voice... That's all whiskey and cigarettes.
IconWatcher 3 years ago
so you must drink whiskey and smoke cigarettes
NEXTGENSKYN 3 years ago
not true... she's had that voice all her life... now it's more scratchy due to age... but watch Maude, watch her in Auntie Mame, and you'll notice her voice straight away.
KatMomof3 2 years ago
I just did the math...Ms. Arthur is 86 years old....I had no idea she was that age.
dmatt10635 3 years ago
so she was 78 when this was filmed
djmarkcotter 3 years ago
Wow...86. My gosh
PorcelainXDesire 2 years ago
Love Love Love this woman!! I am a huge fan od The Golden Girls!! Such an amazing person!! Love you Bea!!
CherchezMoi 3 years ago 3
TV Legends, would you please post the episode with Della Reese?
ImpatraZ 3 years ago
did she have any plastic surgery because she looks really different here?
shewstring2000 3 years ago
It's called old age!!!
geoLhBk 3 years ago
i think it's her hair not being big like it usually is, haha, that really makes her look different...but she's always herself to a tee, and even though i don't agree with some of her values i respect her, she has that unique ability that makes you find her so credible because she's never hypocritical.
Mathieux2004 3 years ago
OMG thank you for this soooo much-love her!
christopherrssll 3 years ago 5
She is so great, she is my favorite in The Golden girls.
SashaSamara 3 years ago 3
Mine too!
vmpls24 3 years ago
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!
sasandus 3 years ago 2
I love the Golden Girls! =D
ASUCrystal 3 years ago 2
My birthday is feb the 14th valetinesday. Witch
celebrity is also been born on that day
sneyder69 3 years ago
Bea Arthur is the only celebrity I know who shares my birthday.
I looked for years and couldn't find anyone who shares my birthday.
Needless to say, I became even more interested in her than I already was after knowing someone I like has the same birthday I do.
vickiormindyb 3 years ago
well when it's your birtday, it's also one million other peoples birthday as well...not by year of course.
pocodfe 3 years ago
she doesnt look
as good as some of the other girls
but
she still has a wonderful sense of humor "_
frekishstar 3 years ago
what year was this interview?
76lovelight76 3 years ago
76lovelight76, It was in 2001. she says the date right at the start.
DooDoodledandy 3 years ago
lol.."your so goddame young"
BrentMitchellVideo 3 years ago
Dear Bea! You remind me very prominent Russian Jewish actress Faina Ranevskaya, very much. Same acid, like they say, caustic humor and huge talent! My dear lovely super actress!!! I wish you long time to act, be strong and work as long time as you can handle! With all my respect to you. Al.
iskatel39 3 years ago