The Golden Girls: Season 3

Completes my collection of all seasons. This was MISSING.

I've already reviewed seasons 1 and 2 so check those out. I'll review two of favorite season 3's episodes. First is "Old Friends". Having had training in Geriatrics, the subject of Alzheimer's disease is something I'm familiar with. Sophia, while sitting in her usual spot on a bench near the beach, meets and elderly gentleman by the name of Alvin. They strike of conversation and throughout the episode build up a friendship and as time goes on Sophia begins to notice Alvin's sporadic outbursts of confusion, anger and paranoia. Towards the end of the episode Dorothy begins to visit the area where Sophia and Alvin meet and secretly watches over them. Alvin's daughter arrives to observe too and meets Dorothy and then divulges that her Dad has early onset Alzheimer's. later Dorothy tells Sophia about his having Alzheimer's and that he has to relocate to another state to be with his daughter because of his disease. It's a sad story but one that needed to be told. The other story in this episode deals with a garage sale and how Blanche, who is unaware that Rose didn't want her old teddy bear (her childhood favorite) to be in the garage sale, mistakenly gives the teddy to a little girl who, after realizing that Rose hadn't intended to give away the teddy bear, uses Rose's desire to get the teddy bear back and attempts to blackmail her. The resolve is priceless. The second episode to review is "Mother's Day". While waiting to get all the calls from their kids before the four ladies go out for a Mother's day lunch, each lady tells of a certain Mother's day that they had had in the past. My two favorite stories are first and foremost Rose's story. Blanche's runs a close second. (SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT) Rose's story begins in a bus station in Minnesota. She has to transfer at that station but finds out that her bus to St. Olaf will be delayed and begins a conversation with an elderly woman (Geraldine Fitzgerald). The woman's name is Anna and later in the episode while waiting, Rose mentions the name St. Olaf and discovers that she and Anna met decades ago at a wedding and that she, Rose, was the flower girl at the wedding that Anna had attended. (SPOILER ALERT...SPOILER ALERT..SPOILER ALERT). When Anna tells rose that she's on her way to visit her daughter, Rose presses the issue and Anna confides that her daughter is dead and that she goes there every year on Mother's Day. Anna also tells Rose she ran away from her nursing home to make the trip just as a sheriff enters the Bus Station. I won't divulge the ending but I love this very touching vignette. I highly recommend this series and urge you to add it to your collection.

This is the third season of the 1980s-1990s hit show, "The Golden Girls." There are twenty-five episodes, with a total runtime of appx. 550 minutes (9 hours and 10 minutes). Below are summaries of the shows written by myself:1. "Old Friends"Sophia befriends an old man on the boardwalk whom she becomes quick friends with, but his actions seem a little strange. Also, Blanche accidentally gives away Rose's favorite teddy bear at a garage sale.2. "One for The Money"The girls reminisce about times they've tried to quickly make money after Sophia attempts a get-rich-quick plot.3. "Bringing Up Baby"Rose's dead uncle leaves a pig with her and the girls. The only thing keeping the girls from killing Rose is the money they get when Baby dies.4. "The Housekeeper"The girls hire, then fire a housekeeper who may have magical powers, when it seems as though the girls may be cursed.5. "Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself"Rose has to conquer her biggest fear: Public speaking. This prompts Dorothy and Blanche to reminisce about their greatest fears.6. "Letter to Gorbachev"When Rose writes a letter to Mikhail Gorbachev about nuclear war, she becomes stunned when she finds out Gorbachev wants to personally speak to her.7. "Strange Bedfellows"The girls partake in a campaign to help a local man get elected to office. However, Blanche's sexual desires seem to have a way to mess that up.8. "Brotherly Love"Blanche attempts to go for the stereotypical rich doctor. Sadly for her, the only one he's interested in is Dorothy.9. "A Visit From Little Sven"Before his marriage, Rose's cousin pays her a visit. But, when Sven goes ga-ga for Blanche, will the marriage hold up?10. "The Audit"When Dorothy gets a visit from Stan, it's never pleasant. This time, when taxes are involved, it becomes a lot worse.11. "Three on a Couch"During a visit with a therapist, the four reminisce about times they've argued and bickered.12. "Charlie's Buddy"An old friend of Rose's husband stops by for a visit. But, is it more than just that?13. "The Artist"The girls pose nude for an artist who will unveil his sculpture at a gathering.14. "Blanche's Little Girl"When Blanche's overweight daughter comes to visit, she notices something a little off about her daughter's soon-to-be-husband.15. "Dorothy's New Friend"Dorothy befriends an author who really displeases the other girls.16. "Grab That Dough"The girls go on a game show together. But, after the events before that, they'll need all the luck in the world.17. "My Brother, My Father"Sophia's religious brother pays a visit. However, he has no knowledge that Dorothy and Stan are seperated.18. "Golden Moments, Part One"Sophia plans on moving in with Phil. This makes the girls reminisce about all the times they've shared.19. "Golden Moments, Part Two"The girls continue reminiscing as Sophia is contemplating on where to go.20. "And Ma Makes Three"When Dorothy feels sorry for Sophia, she lets her tag along on one of her dates. Now, that's all she ever does.21. "Larceny and Old Lace"The girls become suspicious of Sophia's new boyfriend, claiming he's a thief.22. "Rose's Big Adventure"When Rose's boyfriend retires, he turns into a couch potato when she wants to do a lot more than lie around.23. "Mixed Blessing"When Dorothy's son comes to town to announce his engagement, it's not so bad until two bombshells are dropped.24. "Mr. Terrific"Rose begins to date, of all things, a local kid's show host.25. "Mother's Day"The girls wait for phone calls wishing them a good Mother's Day. While waiting, they remember past Mother's Days.The extras for this set are:- Golden Moments: a montage of humorous moments from Season Three- The Golden Girls Scrapbook: a collection of hilarious clips from each Golden GirlAltogether, this a wonderful show. And, if the first two sets are any indication, this season should be a wonderful set.

I usually never have this problem when buying dvds, so this was a strange one. I'll be testing each disc to see if their working, but their is a few scratches and lots of fingerprints on the discs themselves. The plastic that holds the discs was also smashed inside, and that caused the discs to be left shaking inside them dvd case. Unfortunate.

waited so long to get this was nervous with it been import but so pleased i did no difference than buying uk version highly recommend anyone taking that chance to buy imports

This series highlights many of the problems and situations which present themselves in the life of a +50 single woman.I love it (being over 50)!The humour is non stop with now and again a touch of whimsical memories making the cast seem believable and lovable at the same time. Sophia (Estelle Getty) of course almost always steals the show when she is on the screen - delight, delight, delight.The kitchen table "midnight feast" is something with which most women can relate - chocolate cheesecake taking the scene.Perhaps not so much for the younger generation, although they could get a glimpse of "later" year dilemas, but for the over 50's a sheer ageless delight.Well done Golden Girls. You have endured through the modern ages to entertain us still..I love you.

I can't believe that seasons 5-7 are available in the UK albeit with German on the sleeve & cover, once your into the menu its perfect English. Hilarious comedy that you can watch over and over & it never gets dull

Bought this to watch on my own as hubby and boys went to Murryfield to watch the rugby. Sat down with a glass of wine and put the dvd on. Haven't seen this comedy for years and it was so refreshing to watch it again. It will always be a classic comedy and has aged well. Will be purchasing more of the series shortly.