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Foreign Exchange: Directed by Terry Hughes. With Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty. Two friends of Sophia's come to visit from Sicily with the revelation that Dorothy and their daughter, Gina, may have been switched at birth.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Terry Hughes
- 1989-05-06
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Sophia's old friends come to Miami from Sicily, Italy for a visit and have shocking news for Dorothy: they believe she is their daughter, switched at birth with the daughter they raised. Meanwhile, Blanche and Rose take "dirty dancing" lessons; uncharacteristically, Blanche is not any good at it, while Rose is a quick study.
This episode is when friends of Sophia come and then a rumor occurs. Apparently, it is thought the two were switched at birth, and it puts a strain on Sophia and Dorothy's relationship. Ultimately, it results in Dorothy and Sophia getting a blood test to find out the truth. In the end, during a tender moment between the two, which prompts Sophia to...
Main Cast
1. Bea Arthuras Dorothy Zbornak 2. Rue McClanahanas Blanche Devereaux 3. Betty Whiteas Rose Nylund 4. Estelle Gettyas Sophia Petrillo
Guest List
1. Vito Scottias Dominic Bosco 2. Nan Martinas Philomena Bosco 3. Flo Di Reas Gina Bosco 4. Marcia Firesten as Dr. Watkins 5. Grant Moran as Lab Technician 6. David Jay Willis as PA
Production
1. Nan Martin previously appeared as Frieda Claxton in Season 2's "It's a Miserable Life". 2. Vito Scotti previously appeared as Vincenzo in Season 3's "Rose's Big Adventure". 3. Flo Di Re would later appear in Season 5's "Clinton Avenue Memoirs" as a young Sophia Petrillo.
"The Golden Girls" Foreign Exchange (TV Episode 1989) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
‘Foreign Exchange’. Season 4, Episode 24 - Aired May 6, 1989. On the 100th episode of The Golden Girls, two of Sophia's oldest friends visit and announce that their daughter and Dorothy may have been switched at birth. Meanwhile, Blanche and Rose join a dance class. Page 1 of 4. Quote from Sophia.
Synopsis. Sophia's friends arrive from Sicily, claiming that because of a hospital mix-up, their real bambina is Dorothy. Dominic: Vito Scotti. Philomena: Nan Martin. Gina: Flo Di Re. Woman: Marcia Firesten. Sophia: Estelle Getty.
Nan Martin is one of the most underrated, undeservedly forgotten character actors in the business and along with Vito Scotti comes to Miami to claim Dorothy as their natural daughter, switched at birth with the girl they raised (Flo Di Re).
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