Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 2 episode "Son-in-Law Dearest," where they discuss the parallels between Kate/Dennis and Dorothy/Stan, why all-night TV marathons are the best, and if Dennis stayed faithful in the end. PLUS: Enjoy a snippet of our interview with Kate herself, the lovely and talented Deena Freeman!  For the full interview with Deena, join...

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We’re chatting with the Rachel Ekstrom Courage, the writer of the fantastic new book ‘Murder by Cheesecake - A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery.’ Seriously, you’re going to want to buy this book! It will give you all the nostalgic feels while also just being a good time.  You can purchase the book here or wherever you get books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/770129/murder-by-cheesecake-by-rach...

A gay Golden Girls? Say more! While Hulu’s new show Mid-Century Modern is not the Golden Girls, it certainly gives you the nostalgia love bug for the Golden Girls. Because of that, we asked the show’s stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham which Golden Girl they are.  We also compared the pilot of the Golden Girls to Mid-Century Modern, because both are brilliant.  Listen to H. Alan S...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 7 episode "Beauty and the Beast," where they discuss absolutely loving May-lissa, if it's okay to call children "ugly," and what exactly Blanche was doing at 2AM when Nurse DeFarge burst into her room. PLUS! Hear a snippet of their recent conversation with Melissa herself, the wildly talented and lovely Alisan Porter!  Lis...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 1 episode "Rose the Prude." They discuss the awkwardness of a long stiff hug, their hatred of cruises, and why it's best to play card games with family.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on  YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more  Golden Girls  greatness, visit  OutOn...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by comedian Michael Henry to revisit The Golden Girls season 4 episode "Foreign Exchange." They discuss why the Boscoes were psychopaths, why they didn't recognize Freida Claxton, and how jarring it was when Dorothy looked right down the barrel of the camera.  Follow Michael Henry everywhere on Linktree  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/G...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 3 episode "And Ma Makes Three," where they try to figure out what the "Tinkerbells" are, if Raymond was a bad dude, and why Steve Guttenberg can still totally get it.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on  YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more  Golden Girls  greatness...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 7 episode "Goodbye, Mr. Gordon." They discuss the joy in watching a giddy Dorothy Zbornak, the flawless directing in the Wake Up, Miami scene, and if H. Alan could pass as being straight on national television. Plus: Listen to a snippet of their recent interview with GG director and overall fabulous human being, Lex Passar...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch Rue McClanahan play a hoity toity version of Blanche Devereaux in a season 1 episode of "Touched by an Angel." They discuss why parts of the episode felt like The Golden Girls, the creepy music sting played whenever an angel does magic, and if angels are just not-scary-ghosts.  Watch the episode  HERE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk2wHtZhLJ0 J...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 2 premiere episode "End of the Curse!" They discuss why Rue McClanahan deserved her Emmy, the possible meaning behind Blanche wearing all-white, and how pregnancy tests work (at least how *we* think they work.)  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on  YouTube.com/Out...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are continuing their deep dive into the nuanced relationship of The Golden Girls' Stan and Dorothy! In part 2, they discuss the divorced couple's first onscreen kiss, Sophia's perspective on the relationship, and how the writers gave Stan and Dorothy the perfect send-off.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of t...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are excited to bring you a retrospective on the nuanced relationship of The Golden Girls' favorite couple: Stan and Dorothy, aka Dan and Morothy, aka Stick Man and Moose. In part 1, they discuss the Ross and Rachel of it all, the significance of potatoes in their relationship, and how Stan always uses nostalgia to win Dorothy over. Plus: This episode fea...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by the one, the only... Brenda Vaccaro! You know her as Angela aka Big Sally or from her incredible work in film and TV. (She's an Oscar nominated actress, thank you very much!) We're talking movies like Midnight Cowboy and The Mirror Has Two Faces (with her friend, Barbra Streisand) and shows like Friends and And Just Like That. (She's got a...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by Beatrix Eglantine Aurthurson (The Golden Gays) to revisit The Golden Girls season 1 episode "That Was No Lady." They discuss Glen's red flags, their own experiences dating men in relationships, and whether Blanche would actually be able to collect on the insurance money.  Follow Beatrix Eglantine Aurthurson everywhere!  Join the GG VIP Club...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 3 episode "One for the Money," where they discuss their visceral reaction to the womens' handling of raw chicken, how long they'd last during a dance marathon, and what a TV show called "Make Room For Daddy" would look like in 2025.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versi...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are closing out the year with a very golden message for you all! Plus: they answer your burning questions, including "What would each of the girls ask for if they sat on Santa's lap?" Happy new year, and stay golden!  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on  YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more  Golde...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by Broadway starlet and podcaster Ellyn Marsh to break down The Golden Girls Christmas episode that honestly feels like it was made in 2024. They discuss their holiday shopping habits, Dorothy's enviable patience with Stan, and why none of the women commented on the hotness of the Reverend.  Follow Ellyn on Instagram at  instagram.com/EllynMar...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch Bea Arthur and Rue McClanahan shine in the delightfully festive season 4 episode of Maude titled, "The Christmas Party." They discuss Rue's dress that was giving Wicked vibes, awkward moments at holiday parties, and why Santa's suit should always be filthy.  Watch "The Christmas Party on YouTube. Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPod...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch the 1995 made-for-TV movie "A Holiday to Remember," starring Rue McClanahan as the opposite of Blanche Devereaux. They discuss Rue's plentiful hat collection, Randy Travis's awful acting chops, and the general store owner who sounded way too much like Al Pacino. Watch "A Holiday to Remember" on YouTube. Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenG...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 2 episode "Bedtime Story," where they discuss late night snack routines, the brilliant performance of The Stationmaster, and the origins of chipped beef on toast.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on  YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more  Golden Girls  greatness, vi...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch Estelle Getty's last TV credit in the short-lived 1999 ABC sitcom, "It's Like, You Know." They discuss all of the Golden Girls final roles, the joy of watching Jennifer Grey and Maureen McCormick playing themselves, and the unlikeability of out-of-touch rich people.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of t...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls season 1 episode "The Triangle," where they discuss Dorothy being out of pocket, mega stuffed Oreos, and what exactly is in a sloe gin fizz.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on  YouTube.com/OutonTheLanai For more  Golden Girls  greatness, visit  OutOnTheLanai.com  and f...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty break down Bea Arthur's 2002 Broadway hit show "Just Between Friends," where they discuss why this was the bravest role Bea ever took on, and if she possibly stole a joke from The Golden Girls. Plus! They're joined for a chat with singer and author Luke McQuillan, who recently went viral with his Bea Arthur singing impressions!  Follow Luke at  Instagram...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch Betty White's guest star appearance as the town's mean old witch lady on a 2009 episode of "My Name is Earl." They discuss Betty's fabulous wig, creepy old houses in their towns, and the time Kerri thought she was an actual witch.  Join the GG VIP Club at   Patreon.com/GoldenGirlsPodcast Watch video versions of the podcast on  YouTube.com/OutonTheL...