Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down Bea Arthur's seven years as the Shoppers Drug Mart spokesperson! After watching the commercials they discuss the pharmacist's serial killer smile, how Bea's relationship with Santa resembles Dorothy and Stan and why celebrities in the past only did commercials that aired outside of the U.S. Watch the full playlist of Shoppers...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty break down a season 3 Mary Tyler Moore Show episode titled "Mary's Father," which surely inspired The Golden Girl's episode "Forgive Me, Father." They discuss the comparisons and differences, Betty White's Blanche-like attitude, and how exactly priests get paid.  Watch this episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show on  YouTube Follow...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 3 episode "Bringing Up Baby," where they discuss how they'd spend "fun money," if the pig was animatronic in that one scene, and why it's time to rename "geriatric pregnancies."  Watch H. Alan's interview with Jamie Lee Curtis at SXSW on  YouTube! Join the GG VIP Club at &n...

The Golden Girls is returning to free broadcast television for the first time in 29 years, and we had to talk about it. Starting March 16, the show is coming to MeTV, which means more people than ever, whether they have cable or not, can fall in love with Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia all over again. Eliot Glazer joins us to celebrate this very big deal for very devoted fans. Watch the full co...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 6 episode "Older and Wiser," where they discuss the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, why Dorothy's plan is terrible, and why H. Alan can't eat Dairy Queen ice cream.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on  YouTube.com/Outon...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down the 1983 short-lived game show "Just Men" hosted by the fabulous Betty White! They discuss the weak gameplay mechanics, the sexiness of Steve Sax, and whether the word "cock" was said on daytime network television.  Watch Just Men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg0O_2SLCnk Join the GG VIP Club at &nb...

This week on Out on the Lanai, we're joined by writer Hiko Mitsuzuka for a deep dive into the career of Herb Edelman, the man behind Dorothy's delightfully insufferable ex-husband, Stan Zbornak. We discuss their favorite Stan episodes, how Edelman elevated Bea Arthur's Dorothy and made her funnier, and the wild story of how his career took off after Mike Nichols happened to get into his cab. It's...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 1 episode "Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding?", where they discuss Dorothy's revenge outfit, the best vacuum for cleaning up all that rice, and what might have happened to Chrissy in that tanning bed. Plus: stick around to the end for a surprise performance from one of our favorite G...

In this episode of Out on the Lanai , we’re heading back to Season 1 for a deep dive into "Transplant," and we’ve got the perfect guest to help us navigate the drama of Blanche’s sister Virginia. Joining us is Barrett Blackman , host of the podcast So Good We Named It . Together, we tackle the high stakes of kidney donations, the iconic shade of the early episodes, and why the chemistry of the gir...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch the season 5 premiere episode of Hot in Cleveland, which was broadcast live! They discuss the hilarious Golden Girls reference, whether a certain actor broke on purpose, and the type of person who would get plastic surgery while holed up in a cabin.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Wa...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 1 episode "The Operation" where they discuss the history of Morton's Neuroma, the brilliance of Anne Haney, and why Dorothy's fear of that hospital was completely warranted.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on&nbs...

Grab a fork and pull up a chair! This week, we’re heading to the therapist's office as we break down the classic Season 3 episode, "Three on a Couch." Joining us on the lanai is the legendary Dr. Cheesecake (Danielle Soto) to help us diagnose exactly why Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche can’t seem to share a living space without a total meltdown. Follow all things Dr. Cheesecake: https://www.instagram.c...

As the production staffer who spent the most cumulative time with the "Girls" over the show’s legendary seven-year run, Isabel Omero offers a perspective that no one else can. She shares what it was like working under Susan Harris, the visionary creator of The Golden Girls and Soap , and how the "Witt/Thomas/Harris" magic was made. She also gives insight into what it was like working so intimately...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down another fantastic episode of "Maude," where they discuss Bea Arthur's tantalizing striptease, Rue McClanahan's (maybe) inappropriate child's costume, and if party scavenger hunts are fun or annoying.  NOTE: This episode was recorded in late November, just before Kerri gave birth. Join the GG VIP Club at   P...

Eliot Glazer joins this week to get into the holiday spirit and watch ‘The Golden Palace’ episode “It's Beginning to Look a Lot (Less) Like Christmas.” This one is WILD! (And Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan and Betty White wear some crazy outfits!)  Pre-Order Eliot’s book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Terrible-Horrible-No-Good-Very-Bad-Gay/Eliot-Glazer/9781668085424 Join the GG&nb...

In this special episode of "Out on the Lanai," we’re introducing the iconic "Golden Girls" to a very special guest, Naomi Smalls from RuPaul's Drag Race.  Make sure you join our Patreon to be entered to win your very own Brick Craft Golden Girls puzzle!  Check out Brick Craft at  ShopBrickCraft.com Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video v...

Gobble Gobble, our Golden Friends! This week, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are chatting about their Thanksgiving plans, wondering what a Golden Girls Thanksgiving episode would have looked like, and enticing you all with a very special golden giveaway!  Check out Brick Craft at  ShopBrickCraft.com Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are weighing in with their thoughts on the much-anticipated Golden GIrls 40th Anniversary documentary on Hulu! They discuss their excitement over Susan Harris' involvement, why Terry Hughes can still get it, and which segments should have been left on the cutting room floor.   Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/Golde...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 6 episode "Melodrama" where they discuss their own friends with benefits situations, whether pet expos are ripe for robbers, and why Mel Bushman is indeed like Fred Flinstone.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the po...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down an episode of Betty White's short-lived docuseries/talk show "Pet Set," featuring her special guest, Mary Tyler Moore! They discuss the bizarre names of both the pets and people, the brushing of the butthole incident, and their fear of Betty being eaten by a lion. Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon...

H. Alan/Sadie Pines and Kerri are honored to welcome Chef George Geary on the podcast to talk about his experiences baking the iconic cheesecakes that appeared on The Golden Girls! Plus: We break down our top 3 favorite cheesecake moments and why this popular dessert was the 5th girl on the show.  Buy George Geary's cookbooks at  GeorgeGeary.com Follow Chef George Geary on Inst...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by Matt and Phyllis from the "Filling in Phyllis" podcast to break down Golden Girls moments featuring the women in storylines with much younger characters. From the dating dynamics in "Blanche and the Younger Man" to workplace dynamics between Rose and Enrique Mas, they explore ageism, sex, dating, and mentorship. Plus: we chat...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 1 episode "On Golden Girls" where they discuss the origin of this episode's title (thanks to Stan Zimmerman!), how long it takes to study for a French final, and why big beds matter. Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on&...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down another fantastic episode of "Mama's Family!" In this episode, titled "Ellen's Boyfriend," they discuss the parallels to a few classic Golden Girls episodes, dating out of their age range, and Rue's one outfit that gives major Dorothy Zbornak vibes.   Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGi...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down Betty White's 2010 performance in the season 1 finale of ABC's The Middle! They discuss the parallels between Rose Nylund and Daisy, Betty's wild pronunciation of the word "syrup," and their own presence in the high school yearbook. Watch Angela's Bath & Body Works Rant on YouTube Join the GG VIP Club at   P...