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The Q Guide to The Golden Girls

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I used to watch "The Golden Girls" along with several other sitcoms. I really hadn't watched it in a while, but after reading this book, I am an energized fan! I loved all the trivia, backgrounds and insights on the characters, writing and the development of the show itself. This is a fun book to pick up and re-read. It is extremely well-written and layed out with lots of interesting sections and surprises. I highly recommend this one!

Jim Colucci did it again!!! Such a funny, well written and insightful look at a show (which in my opinion is the second coming of I love Lucy- only better.) Who doesn't want to wax poetic about his/her inner Golden Girl? This work is obviously well researched. This author seems to "get" these beloved actresses at the next level. If you love the Golden Girls, you must get read this book even if you are as straight as Oprah! Yes, there is life life beyond Will and Grace...

I only recently discovered "The Golden Girls" and didn't know a whole lot about them. Thanks to Mr. Colucci, I learned how they came to be, as well as lots of trivia. Sometimes I had to laugh out loud as I was reading. This is a great book, as you can pick it up and read bits and pieces whenever you have a few spare minutes. The author definitely did his homework; he included quotes from many personalities, both people connected with the show and famous fans. I enjoyed reading his and others' thoughts on exactly what it was about these four women that attracted such fierce loyalty and love from so many diverse groups.

I got this book for my sister for Christmas. i did not realize, however, that it is a book for homosexual men. I think that was my fault though, it was on her wish list and i got it for her. she loves it, and it didn't matter to either of us, but i don't know how we both over looked it. Other than that the book got here quickly and it great condition, no complaints here.

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Of all the Q-Guide books I have purchased (Charlie's Angels, Will & Grace, Designing Women, Wonder Woman), "The Q Guide to The Golden Girls" is still first and foremost my favorite.

As a fan of the show for nearly 25 years, I was certain I'd read it all in the old TV Guides, People magazines and tabloids I've bought through the years.

Boy, was I wrong!

This 200-page softcover book is an absolute treat filled with delicious tidbits of information from the actresses themselves, guest stars such as Monte Markham, Charles Levin, Peggy Pope, Lois Nettleton, Dena Dietrich, Betty Garrett, Lyle Waggoner and more.

We hear from a couple of actresses who almost become Golden Girls, as well as more behind-the-scenes info from various writers and crew.

Instead of a complete episode guide, the book focuses on the gay-themed episodes and those with a Campy Guest Star quotient.

The cover art by the wonderful Glen Hanson is the best caricature of the Girls I've seen yet.

This is a fabulous, fun read that I finished in just a few short hours. Get it!

I love the Golden Girls so when I heard about this book, I knew I had to have it! It's informative,fun, and a lot of laughs! I love this book!

Author Jim Colucci follows up his "Will & Grace" book and gloriously reports on what many people consider the best TV show of the 1980s.... and perhaps of all time. The Golden Girls. This paean to the silver haired denizens of Miami is told through lavender glasses and I don't plan on leaving the house without them on ever again!

Jim covers why we are infatuated with this show. So much so that four gay guys got together in 2003 and did it for a charity run in the West Village called "The Golden Girls: LIVE!". Yes I was one of those guys...and yes my life partner was as well...and we are interviewed for the book.... However, I am not biased and never have been about my deep affection for these four women. As such we have been wary the many other times that people have approached about being involved in any kind of GG project.

Anything we would do is a loving tribute. This is precisely the kind of work Jim has written. Jim promised integrity and humor in his approach to this project. He delivers both with aplomb.

Each one of the women who is able to speak did so with Jim in detail. Many staffers, and actors, and even actors who didn't get cast agreed to sit down with Jim. His dedication to this project (which took nearly three years to come to fruition) speaks further to his integrity and dedication.

Jim also has the rare ability to balance the thoughtful and profound of the facts surrounding the show and ancillary events. However, he also does this with a great deal of humor, candid and otherwise. The inclusion of several GG survey responses to some of the hottest celebrities of our time really plays off well. To think Ted Casablanca loves Rose...I would have thought he is more Blanche! J I have a lot in common with Judy Gold's response about why she prefers Dorothy! But you will have to buy the book to find out.

This is a loving tribute that any true GGer should have in their Christmas stocking this year. This book is a must have for any gay man, flame dame (aka Fag Hag), Mother, and/or little sister infatuated with Lifetime's "The Golden Girls". After all Lifetime is Television for Women (and homosexuals!). So by the book this month for your Mom...sit her down and watch a couple of episodes...and come out. Step into the lavender light. Isn't national coming out day next month? I can think of a better time.

Jim thank you from the bottom of our hearts for writing this book.

I absolutely love the Golden Girls so I can't say anything bad about this book! Very informative and it made me break out the DVDs!

I bought this book for a friend of mine who is even more obsessed with the Golden Girls than I am and I am so excited to give it to her. It is high-quality and full of great fun facts!

Perfect gift for a Golden Girl Fan who really wants to know some history and pop culture theorizing. Funny and interesting, I would've liked more pictures like the cute cover. But not bad at all.