A very feeble attempt at affirmatie action

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

I have always been a mega fan of The Golden Girls during the time it was on and was disappointed when the series ended in 1992 due to Bea Arthur calling it quits after 7 seasons. There was hope on the horizon though when another network picked up T.G.G. and reworked it into 'The Golden Palace'.The characters I enjoyed - Rose, Blanche and Sophia - were there, but in another setting and with new characters to mingle with. The absence of Dorothy was sorely missed and noticeable too. She was like the missing link on a comedic chain of interaction that all 4 women connected so successfully with during the Golden Girls era.Whenever I tuned in, it was the girls I wanted to see and not those other characters like Roland and Chuy. I didn't find those guys too funny at all. The kid named Oliver was totally unnecessary and I was pleased when he was written off the show not long after.This short lived show had it's funny moments, like the war of pranks between Sophia and Rose as well as the dilemma on how to 'hide the body' when an elderly food critic died while eating in the hotel restaurant. I also enjoyed the hilarious mix-up that caused Sophia to be accidentally taken away to a hospital instead of the elderly lady who suffered from Alzheimer's.My favourite episode, not surprisingly, was Bea Arthur's guest appearance for a couple of episodes. The chain was connected again and her stay at the hotel was really enjoyable, especially when she volunteers to help run the place. Her comedic confrontation with that grouchy restaurant diner who was never satisfied, was priceless.I wished this show could have lasted longer despite the pitfalls, but it was cancelled after 1 season. Sophia later turns up as a regular on Empty Nest with no explanation given on what happened to the hotel business. It's almost like it was all for 'naught'. The way this show abruptly ended, I think it was.

I am a HUGE fan of the Golden Girls. When Dorthy got married & the show ended on an emotional side I was saddened...BUT, guess what...Blanche, Rose, & Sophia carried on. The 1st episode started off a little sad. It all begins with the remaining Golden Girls packing up the house because it was Sold! They all are moving to Southbeach into a hotel that they decided to purchase. With Blanche mostly running the front entrance, Rose as the maid, & Sophia (along with Cheech) as the cooks, the zany hotel gets a good taste of the Golden Girls! The show wasn't terrible by all means...actually it was nice to be with the girls again. Where it went wrong was to many story-lines in each show. It was almost to busy! The better parts of the show are (few & far in between) when the girls are actually together to discuss the problems over cheesecake. As much as I want this to be perfect (like the Golden Girls) it's not. Dorthy is a BIG part that is missing...even bringing her on a couple of episodes towards the end wasn't enough to save the show. The Golden Girls will always be remembered as a WONDERFUL show. I think only the die-hard fans (like myself) will remember this one though. Z. 1-10 (9)

It was a perfectly good series! Why did they have to cancel it. I still have episodes on tape but haven't seen all. I know Dorothy's loss in 1992 was a hard one and I am glad they tried to keep the other three going. Just because Dorothy was gone, wasn't a reason to "kill-off" the other three! I was outraged when this show was cancelled! I wish someone would air reruns like, once a week! Once a week because there were only 24 episodes and it wouldn't repeat as often. Or lifetime could show it after they show The Golden Girls finale and then start The Golden Girls over again! COME ON!

It was very sad when The Golden Girls came to an end in 1992 with the departure of Bea Arthur - but it was some consulation when this series followed - if only for one season.The writing was still sharp and dialogue brilliant and played with the usual excellence of the three remaining cast. Unfortunately Dorothy's absence was seriously noticeable and probably played a big part in it not going past 24 episodes. Don Cheadle and Cheech Marin could not fill the void.The best episode was of course the two-parter where Dorothy visited the hotel.Still vintage stuff but sadly a show that will be forgotten in the shadow of it's excellent predecessor.