Thank you for being a friend! 40 years ago on 14 September 1985, the first episode of The Golden Girls was broadcast on NBC. Over the show's 7 season run, Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty's characters tackled a number of topical issues, including the season 6 episode, Sister of the Bride, which saw Blanche's brother Clayton plan a commitment ceremony with his partner, Doug 🌈 #goldengirls #popculture #bettywhite #lgbtqhistory #gaywedding