Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast

Gobble Gobble! This year, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty break down Betty White's decade of hosting The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Rue McClanahan's Cinderella performance in the parade in 1986, and Bea Arthur's SNL Thanksgiving episode. Plus, they each talk about what a Golden Girls Thanksgiving episode might have looked like!  Watch clips we talked about in the episode:  Betty W...

H. Alan Scott and Kerri Doherty are joined by season 44 Survivor contestant Carson Garrett to revisit The Golden Girls episode "Vacation!" They discuss the womens' survival skills, their own dream destination vacation spots, and Carson reveals some behind-the-scenes info on what it's like to be on Survivor! (like the best place to take a #2.)  FOLLOW CARSON GARRETT on  Instagram ! For more  Golden...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty re-visit The Golden Girls episode "The Break-in," where they discuss the WILD music transitions, the infamous parking garage scene, and what Blanche might have been doing when she pulls her red sleeve over her hand in the opening credits (which was a deleted scene from this episode!)  For more  Golden Girls  greatness, visit  OutOnTheLanai.com  and follo...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by Golden Girls memorabilia collector Jeffrey Carder to talk in-depth about his incredible collection! From the Sonny and Cher costumes to Estelle's audition script of the pilot episode, they cover it all! Plus, Kerri reads a rare, deleted scene between Coco and Rose (!!!) Check out photos of the collection on  Jeffrey's Instagram.  For more ...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch the 1989 Halloween TV movie "The Wickedest Witch," starring Rue McClanahan as a gorgeous bitch of a witch! They discuss their own memories of 1989 Halloween, Rue bringing her theater background to this project, and magical powers they wished for as weird little children.  You can watch "The Wickedest Witch  HERE . For more  Golden Girls  greatness,...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch the Halloween episode of "Maybe This Time," which was a short-lived sitcom starring Betty White and Marie Osmond. They discuss the disappointing lack of Halloween substance, that icky feeling you get when someone doesn't like you, and the ingredients you need to make haggis.  You can watch the "Maybe This Time" Halloween episode  HERE . For more  G...

Happy Golden, Spooky October! For the rest of the month, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are going all in on Halloween, starting with The Golden Girls season 1 episode "The Way We Met," aka "The Psycho Episode." They discuss why friendships take work, when to share food with roommates, and if the little boy in the grocery store murdered his cat Harpo.  For more  Golden Girls  greatness...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty re-visit The Golden Girls episode "The Case of the Libertine Belle," AKA The Murder, She Wrote episode. They discuss Dorothy's fancy curtains outfit, the case of the stolen lavender dance marathon dress, and why this might have been Sophia's funniest episode. Listen to our first recap of this episode with former FBI Criminal Behavioral Analyst Jim Clemen...

Live from Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, Kerri Doherty and H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines host a magical celebration of The Golden Girls! Relive moments from the live show with audience trivia, Eliot Glazer recapping Bea Arthur's wildest videos, and a fierce monologue by Ms. Dorothy Zbornak herself!  For a few more days you can buy tickets to watch the live show on-demand!  https://www.outonthelana...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty re-visit The Golden Girls episode "High Anxiety." They discuss the show's responsible delivery of the addiction storyline, why Dorothy's bad performance in the pizza commercial wasn't her fault, and the most delicious slice of pizza H. Alan has ever tasted. Kerri also shares stories from the Golden Girls-themed WGA picket event, including some behind-the...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are continuing their breakdown of Bea Arthur's life and career! In this week's episode, they talk about Maude's most iconic episodes, Bea's least favorite episode of The Golden Girls, and how Bea Arthur wanted to be remembered after working for over 50 years as an artist. Watch Bea's interview with the Television Academy  HERE . Buy tickets to our upcomi...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down the life and career of our beloved Bea Arthur! Featuring clips from Bea's 2001 interview with The Television Academy, they discuss everything from her military career to her early theater days, and even some saucy drama surrounding  Mame  and  Fiddler on the Roof!  Plus: Bea almost turned down the big role that would ultimately lead her...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by artist and adult entertainer Cody Silver to re-watch The Golden Girls episode "Ladies of the Evening." They discuss their introductions to Burt Reynolds, Betty White's hard sell of Rose's bitter butter queen memories, and how the perception of sex workers has evolved since 1986.  Buy tickets to our upcoming live show in Los Angeles on 9/24!...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch the season 1 episode of "Empty Nest" where Bea Arthur guest-stars as Dorothy Zbornak, match-making queen! They discuss the history of this Golden Girls spin-off, why Barbara should have dated Michael instead, and the inimitable brilliance of Dinah Manoff.  You can watch the Empty Nest episode "Dumped"  HERE : https://youtu.be/26GhCBdxYto And you ca...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are breaking down Blanche Devereaux's top 10 horniest moments on The Golden Girls! From sexy Santas to tight men in cod pieces, buckle up for a full hour of lust, passion, and ecstasy!  Be the first to learn about tickets for our upcoming live show!  https://www.outonthelanai.com/live For more  Golden Girls  greatness, visit  OutOnTheLanai.com  and follo...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by Sam Kieffer (Office Ladies, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend) to re-watch The Golden Girls episode "The Artist." They discuss Sam's experience as a nude model for art students, if Laszlo's statue is indeed good art, and what it means for one's breasts to look like champagne glass-sized orbs of dancing loveliness. Be the first to learn about tic...

Cheerio, mates! H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch the 1988 Royal Variety Show where the girls performed some hilarious scenes from  The Golden Girls  for the Queen mother! They discuss the long-standing history of the event, the new dirty joke about Blanche grabbing pepperoni, and milking machines in the bedroom. Watch the girls perform at the Royal Variety Show: https://youtu.be/9...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch the pilot episode of 'Hot in Cleveland!' They chat about all the Golden Girls comparisons, the comfort of a tracksuit, and H. Alan shares a story about attending the series finale wrap party!  Be the first to learn about tickets for our upcoming live show!  https://www.outonthelanai.com/live For more  Golden Girls  greatness, visit  OutOnTheLanai.c...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty revisit The Golden Girls episode "Grab That Dough!" They discuss which game show hosts make their Ovaltine boil, how much money the girls lost on the trip, and if Lucy Lee Flippin was the one who stole their purses.  For those inquiring about how to help the WGA and SAG-AFTRA union members currently on strike, you can donate to the  Entertainment Communi...

Fasten your seatbelts sl*t puppies because we're bringing fans onto the show! This week, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are joined by GG superfan Joanna as they take a deep dive into death and danish! But first, H. Alan and Kerri discuss the "P" in "Pfeiffer," telephone voices, and that weird Menudo joke/non-joke in the town hall scene. If you'd like to appear in an episode, contact u...

H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty watch the 1988 made-for-TV movie 'My First Love,' where Bea Arthur basically plays Dorothy Zbornak in a really long episode of 'The Golden Girls.' They discuss her stolen GG wardrobe pieces, the deliciousness of a good Sloppy Joe sandwich, and H. Alan shares a story about "one that got away."  Watch "My First Love"  HERE . Be the first to learn about tic...

As Pride month winds down, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty finish breaking down the most iconic queer moments and episodes of The Golden Girls! This week is a double feature with "Scared Straight" and "Sister of the Bride," aka the Baby Brother Clayton episodes! They discuss Blanche's growth over the two episodes, disliking the term "special friend," and if Clayton truly looks 45. Also...

It's another week of celebrating Pride month as H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty continue breaking down the most iconic queer moments and episodes of The Golden Girls! This week they're watching "Strange Bedfellows," where they discuss the treatment of a trans character, the unfortunate sex-shaming of Blanche, and what a newspaper might look like if Rose Nylund were Editor in Chief. Wat...

In honor of Pride month, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty are continuing to break down the most iconic queer moments and episodes of The Golden Girls, and this week they're watching "72 Hours." They discuss their own personal experiences of dealing with anxiety while waiting for life-changing news, the womens' solid support structure, and if the house on Richmond Street has FIVE bathroo...

HAPPY PRIDE! This month, H. Alan Scott/Sadie Pines and Kerri Doherty will be breaking down the most iconic queer moments and episodes of The Golden Girls, starting with "Isn't It Romantic," aka the lesbian episode! They discuss bedrooms with giant sofas, Dorothy's beautiful message to parents, and if Kerri is maybe bisexual.  Be the first to learn about tickets for our upcoming live show!  https:/...