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• Actors: Betty White
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: February 14, 2006
• Run Time: 624 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000C1VBAA
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,170 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Long before reality-show staples "Big Brother" and "The Real World" tapped into the drama and high-hilarity of cohabitation, the long-running "Golden Girls" paved the way into that prime-time show format. Only difference is that "Golden Girls" was pure fiction. Season Four stays true to the format that earned the series three Emmys and a Golden Globe Award: Three widowed/divorced friends in their '50s and one octogenarian mother and grandmother all share a home and their retirement in Miami, Florida. In a season that includes a UFO sighting and government cover up; the implications of drug addiction; a late-in-life wedding; the ridiculous '80s aerobics craze--spandex, headbands, leg warmers and all; a nightmarish nursing home; lesbianism; an intergenerational love triangle; and a trip to Rose's mythical St. Olaf; the episodes in Season Four are more entertaining and often downright risqué.

There are some notable cameos as well--Bob Hope steals the show in "You Gotta Have Hope" as the featured talent for Dorothy's hospital charity show; Richard Mulligan of "Empty Nest" bridges the spin-off link as the girls' newly widowed neighbor and object of Blanche's advances; Jay Thomas plays an overactive director in "High Anxiety," where the girls' kitchen is used as a TV commercial set; and blink and you'll miss a young Quentin Tarantino as an Elvis impersonator in "Sophia's Wedding." A terrific bonus feature captures the performances of all the season's guest stars on Disc One. Overall, Season Four is zestier and much less earnest than previous seasons, which is exactly what works about the series: the bawdier the grandmothers, the funnier the show. --Gabi Knight

Product Description

One of television's most highly acclaimed comedies returns for another season that proves that life begins at 50, THE GOLDEN GIRLS. Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia are the four mismatched Miami housemates who look out for one another no matter what misadventures come their way. It's a season filled with romance, dating catastrophes, one wedding, and more Elvis impersonators than you can shake a stick at. Now you can experience every hilarious episode from this unforgettable year on this complete DVD set. Enjoy special appearances by guest stars Bob Hope, Julio Iglesias, and Quentin Tarantino. It's comedy that's pure gold.

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128 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The fourth season - the girls at their finest, November 21, 2005

By	W. Oliver (Alabama) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

1. Yes, We Have No Havanas - Blanche discovers that her new beau is two-timing her - with Sophia! Rose takes Dorothy's class in order to get her high school diploma.
2. The Days and Nights of Sophia Petrillo - As Blanche, Rose and Dorothy spend a lazy day sitting around the kitchen table, Sophia spends her busy day doing all sorts of charitable deeds.
3. The One That Got Away - Rose sees a UFO while sitting on the lanai; Blanche attempts to seduce the man who turned her down in the past.
4. Yokel Hero - Rose runs for St. Olaf's Woman of the Year contest.
5. Bang the Drum, Stanley - Stanley talks Sophia into filing a lawsuit when she gets hit on the head by a baseball; Rose and Blanche prepare for their roles in "Cats."
6. Sophia's Wedding (2 parts) - Sophia marries a man from her past; Blanche and Rose kick Dorothy out of their Elvis Presley fan club. One of the most hilarious episodes!
7. Brother, Can You Spare That Jacket? - Sophia mistakenly gives a jacket to charity, not knowing that there is a winning lottery ticket inside the pocket.
8. Scared Straight - Blanche's brother Clayton comes to visit and decides to tell Blanche that he is gay.
9. Stan Takes a Wife - Dorothy's feelings for Stan are rekindled when Sophia becomes ill.
10. The Auction - The girls learn that a famous artist is near death and attempt to buy one of his paintings at an auction as an investment.
11. Blind Date - Blanche meets a handsome man at a bar but doesn't realize that he is blind.
12. The Impotence of Being Ernest - Rose wonders why her new boyfriend doesn't approach the subject of sex.
13. Love Me Tender - Dorothy falls head over heads for a man her mother sets her up with but the attraction is purely physical. Blanche and Rose become a mentor to two teenaged trouble makers.
14. Valentine's Day - The girls reminisce about Valentine's Day when all of their dates cancel on them at the last minute.
15. Two Rode Together - Dorothy feels guilty about not spending quality time with Sophia and decides to take her on a trip to Florida. Sophia is not amused.
16. You Gotta Have Hope - Dorothy can't find a talent act for a hospital charity show and is astounded when Rose tells her that she can get Bob Hope to do it!
17. Fiddler on the Ropes - Sophia invests her money in a prize fighter but on the day before the big fight, he ends up missing.
18. Till Death Do We Volley - Things go a little bit too far when Dorothy's old friend Trudy comes to visit they try to out-do each by playing the biggest pranks.
19. High Anxiety - The girls learn that Rose is addicted to her medication; Sophia and Dorothy are hired to appear in a pizza commercial.
20. Little Sister - Rose is jealous when her sister comes to visit and spends most of her time with Dorothy and Blanche.
21. Sophia's Choice - Sophia rescues one her friends from a badly run nursing home; Blanche decides to have her breasts enlarged.
22. Rites of Spring - The girls discuss ways of improving their appearance for an upcoming party.
23. Foreign Exchange - Two of Sophia's old friends from Sicily come to visit and they have shocking news - Dorothy is really their daughter!
24. We're Outta Here (2 Parts) - Blanche considers selling her house when she gets a fantastic offer - the girls recall their times spent together.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bea Arthur Rocks, March 18, 2006

By	J. Abercrombi - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I LOVE "The Golden Girls." All the characters are so funny, and imaginative. But my favorite is Dorothy (Bea Arthur). Just looking at her could make even the most serious person start cracking up.

During the Fourth Season "The Golden Girls" were at the top of their game. It doesn't get much better than this.

It's very sad that sitcoms no longer capture the warmth or comedy that "The Golden Girls" always had. Why can't the broadcast networks get their act together and make TV like this today?

28 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TWO THINGS ITALIANS DON'T DO, LIE ABOUT PIZZA & FILE A TAX RETURN!!!, November 9, 2005

By	Tamra J. Gibson "70's tv addict!!!" (Los Angeles,CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Thank goodness we diehard fans don't have to wait over 6 months for The Golden Girls fourth season to be released on dvd!!! I noticed this particular season the character of Sophia really shines. She competes with Blanche over a man, gets a pizza commercial (too funny!), gets laid and married (in that order), and is leading a full productive secret life! Way to go Sophia!!

Although I love Sophia dearly, Dorothy is my favorite golden girl! Beatrice Arthur can make me laugh out loud just from her priceless facial expressions! I can't wait to purchase the Golden Girls intimate portrait dvd on November 15th because I missed it when aired on Lifetime. I'm totally looking forward to spending Valentine's Day with a box of chocolates and The Golden Girls Season 4!!! Okay! Okay! a hot lover will be nice too!!! Now only if the powers at be will finally release Maude on dvd!!!