NBC would not match the offer – the network noted that audiences had already moved away from “The Golden Girls” and the idea of launching a spinoff to a sinking series did not appear to be viable. But CBS unexpectedly jumped in with the promise of a full 24-episode season. NBC agreed to run “The Golden Palace” with a 13-episode commitment. Working with the remaining stars, they conceived a successor to “The Golden Girls” called “The Golden Palace,” in which Rose (Betty White), Blanche (Rue McClanahan) and Sophia (Estelle Getty) depart their shared Miami house and manage a hotel. However, the show’s producers – Susan Harris, Paul Junger Witt and Tony Thomas – believed that they could still get mileage out of “The Golden Girls” franchise without Arthur’s Dorothy character. For Beatrice Arthur, this was a clear signal that the series had run its course, and she was eager to depart at the end of the season. Although it placed in the top ten for the TV ratings for its first six seasons, the seventh season saw a dramatic slump, with “The Golden Girls” dropping to 30th place in the ratings. Unfortunately, the series did not end on a high note. One of the most beloved sitcoms in the history of American television was “The Golden Girls.” From 1985 to 1992, this program engaged audiences and scored Emmy Awards with its vibrant scripts and the extraordinary synergy between its four leading stars.

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