The Golden Girls
1985
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Parent co-wrote the book for the 1974 musical Lorelei. It is her sole Broadway credit. Parent's greatest success has been in television, most notably with The Golden Girls and Tracey Ullman's sketch comedy series Tracey Takes On..., serving as a producer and writer for both.
- Gail Kostner, August 12, 1940 (age 83), New York City, U.S.
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Sophia's friend Martha wants to commit suicide and she wants Sophia there to hold her hand. Blanche, Rose, and Dorothy become singing nursemaids to a sick baby that they are taking care of for the weekend.
The show opens with Rose, Blanche, and Dorothy preparing to babysit the Lillestrand's baby for the night as the parents were preparing for a weekend camping trip. Sophia returns home with her friend, Martha, from another friend's funeral. Martha, distraught and upset, invites Sophia out to dinner that night. While at dinner that night, Martha begin...
Back in St. Olaf...
Rose tells Sophia about Gunilla Ulfstader, St. Olaf's very own "angel of death".
Main Cast
1. Bea Arthuras Dorothy Zbornak 2. Rue McClanahanas Blanche Devereaux 3. Betty Whiteas Rose Nylund 4. Estelle Gettyas Sophia Petrillo
Guest Stars
1. Geraldine Fitzgeraldas Martha Lamont 2. Richard Mulliganas Dr. Harry Weston
Production
1. Geraldine Fitzgerald previously appeared in Season 3's "Mother's Day" as Anna Egerman.
Gail Parent was born in 1940 in the USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Tracey Takes On... (1996), The Golden Girls (1985) and The Carol Burnett Show (1967).
- Writer, Producer, Additional Crew
- Gail Parent
Parent recounts co-creating Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and writing for the classic comedy series The Golden Girls. She outlines working for Tracey Ullman on two shows, Tracey Takes On... and State of the Union, and talks of writing for Ullman's unique talents. Parent concludes with career highlights and regrets, and offers advice to aspiring ...
Mini Bio. Gail Parent was born in 1940 in the USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Tracey Takes On... (1996), The Golden Girls (1985) and The Carol Burnett Show (1967).
THE GOLDEN GIRLS. NBC. Outstanding Comedy Series - 1990.
