The fact of the matter is that TV sets are workplaces and workplaces get messy. But, the messiness factor is a bit magnified on the big screen. This “Extra Sugar” is all about the behind-the-scenes drama on SATC. But, to level set - we’re not fueling the flames of gossipy rumors about drama that seem to follow women’s shows. No, we’re going to focus on a few sources that we consider to be reputable and honest and we’re going to try to stick to the ladies’ words themselves, or

If you’re anything like us, sometimes you go through your day and you just have to wonder: what would Samantha Jones do? Whether she’s the inspo for your inner professional baddie or your self-confident babe alter ego (or maybe both!), there’s no denying she’s a full-on icon.  As we’ve done with the other SATC ladies throughout the season, we’ll talk about the highs and lows of her character, including where she’s at her most “Samantha” and, of course, the things that didn’t

We’re ready to celebrate all the ways SATC was wayyyyy ahead of its time. But, also, in the interest of telling the full story, we’ll also talk about the things that have gotten a little dusty as time has marched on. Or, as Salina framed it - from the dusty bits to the shinier parts.  And, ‘just like that’, we’ll see you next week for our look at one of New York’s most glamorous PR gals, Ms. Samantha Jones. Lots o’ reads for ya! Cynthia Nixon Shares What She “Hated” About the

Today’s episode brings us to SATC’s legal representation, Ms. Miranda Hobbes, Esq.  Miranda is our to-the-point, cold-hearted (except when she’s not), high-powered lawyer girlie. Miranda is power suits by day and, when they fit, sexy jeans by night. She’s a mom who normalizes only liking your own kid. A professional who doesn’t take any crap. And a friend that has her friends’ backs (whether they like it or not.) We’ll talk about the highs and lows of her character, including

We could cue this one up with a bunch of puns and song lyrics, but hey, that’s what the episode is for.  In this week’s Extra Sugar, we’re talking about SATC’s fifth main character: New York City (but like, really Manhattan, which the show largely favored of the city’s five boroughs). The show lets us know – from the very first frame in the pilot that this is first and foremost – a NYC show. We love it. Honestly, after back-to-back traditional soundstage sitcoms, we’re just g

It’s time to explore the “Rose” of SATC. Our “good-on-paper” girl. Our “sweet one.” Our “one-cardboard-baby-away-from-a-crashout” ball of sunshine. That’s right - it’s Charlotte’s turn to get the ST&TV treatment.  We’ll talk about the highs and lows of her character, Charlotte’s funniest moments, her “Charlotte-iest” moments, and all the things that didn’t age well this time around. If you want to follow along, here are the episodes we watched for this episode: S2 E7 – The Ch

If “Sex and the City” had given us nothing else, it’s incontrovertible that it served the best fashion. Fortunately, it gave us so much more and we’re exploring that in this week’s “Extra Sugar.” SATC said: be fabulous, be broke, be late, be complicated—and somehow make it iconic. Was it realistic? Absolutely not. Was it influential? So ab-so-duck-ing-lute-ly influential we’re still talking about it.  Regrettably, I (Nikki) found this piece after I put this segment together,

“It’s like the riddle of the Sphinx. Why are there so many great-unmarried women, and no great-unmarried men?”  We’re back and ready to spend this season watching Ms. Carrie Bradshaw and her besties address this critical question.  Along the way, we may even discover that “...nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style.”  Hopefully, everyone remembers the vibe we tried out last season with “The Golden Girls” - we had an intr

As we wrap up our Golden Girls era and prepare for season nine (!!!), we needed a pop culture bridge: something to connect the worlds we’ve already talked about with where we’re going next.  So, why ARE we watching this? Well, first, we’re never ones to shy away from a trip down Nostalgia Lane. But ALSO, it stars Estelle Getty - one of our Golden Girls - Meschach Taylor - one of our Designing Women bestied - AND one other connection to the future of ST&TV, but ya gotta listen

We simply couldn’t leave Miami without spending time with our gals at the not-quite-as-legendary Golden Palace. And for those who’ve been with us a while, we’re going back to our roots: we’ll rate it, talk about references…alla the things. It’s the two-parter where Dorothy returns. Don Cheadle is there! Cheech Marin. And we finally get to go to the infamous—and perhaps misunderstood—Shady Pines. We laughed. We got sad. We laughed again.  Some watches and reads for ya’s: Don C

Call it a smorgasbord, a potpourri, a catchall. Whatever you call it, we’re chatting about the ‘golden legacy’ — the spinoffs, the legendary guest stars, their immense staying power. And courtesy of our amazing listeners, we’re also covering these ‘can’t miss’ episodes before we leave Miami for good:  S1 E7 - The Competition (A Nikki fave - this is where we see Rose’s competitive streak first emerge) S1 E18 - The Operation (Classic tap dance scene)  S2 E14 - The Actor (I feel

As we start the final lap of our coverage of “The Golden Girls”, we needed to make a pit stop at the preeminent, yet unauthorized look behind-the-scenes of the show via Jim Colucci’s “Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai”.  Jim’s book - a staggering 10 years in the making!! - offers a toooooon of episode-specific behind-the-scenes info, background intel, and loads of interviews with not only the girls themselves, but also the huge cast and crew that put

Whether it was losing spouses, finding love again, or facing the future alone, the Golden Girls never sugarcoated the realities of aging - but always kept the humor. In this week’s convo, we talked about the stories of grief, romance, and reinvention through a few key episodes: S1 E13 - A LIttle Romance S4 E6 - Sophia’s Wedding S4 E10 - Stan Takes a Wife S5 E11 - Ebb Tide S6 E9 - Mrs. George Devereaux S6 E12 - Ebbtide’s Revenge S7 E17 - Questions and Answers  Or listen on   A

As we begin to close out our “The Golden Girls” coverage (cue all the tears), we were THRILLED to learn about a special episode of ABC’s “20/20” celebrating the 40th anniversary of the show! We knew it was our responsibility - nay, duty - to report back to “ST&TV’ about it.  Let’s chat about the highlights of this true love letter to the fans, including the things that surprised us! The things that didn’t. And what we wish we could’ve gotten a little more of! As Cindy Fee wou

In the hallowed halls of television history, most sitcoms could never make a storyline about a health scare from a little-known virus genuinely funny. Fortunately, as we’ve well established this season, “The Golden Girls” is not “most sitcoms.” In fact, its treatment of “heavy issues” is singular and we’re so excited to chat about it this week. If you want to follow along at home, we’re going to talk in three themes, covering 7 episodes: Illness/Stigma/Medical Dismissal  S5E1

Sophia may have been the smallest of The Golden Girls , but this week’s episode proves that Estelle Getty’s contributions to entertainment were anything but miniscule.  In this week’s “Extra Sugar”, we’ll dive into the life of the woman behind Sophia Petrillo — from her early days as a shy actress hustling through community theatre to the late-in-life breakthrough that turned her into a comedy legend. Drawing on stories from her memoir If I Knew Then What I Know Now… So What?

We’ve reached the part of the season where we’re ready to talk about Salina’s “spirit Golden Girl”; America’s most curmudgeonly storyteller; the resident “roastmaster” with the emotional grace of a wrecking ball: Sophia Petrillo.  Sophia brought us unequivocally blunt honesty, but she also brought us comic relief and a whole lotta heart (buried under the…verbal assaults…” Let’s talk about her character and her shiniest (and not so shiniest) moments across the series.  And don

We’ve come to the moment where we can finally talk about possibly the one last thing all Americans can agree on: the loveliness that was Betty White.  Betty White grew up with television and she paid her dues. From hours in full make-up on live television, to decades of stiff game show competition, “The Golden Girls” was far from her only contribution to culture and entertainment. The part we don’t often hear about is the influential network of female entertainers she ran wit

Rose Nylund may not be one to “toot her own Vertugenflürgen, so we’ll do it for her.  Let’s face it: she’s the Golden Girl you want to hug most. She’s the forever optimist, genuinely sincere and sincerely genuine, inclusive, and downright wholesome. Rose is like a walking, breathing plate of warm cookies and hot cocoa.  But don’t get it twisted: she’s also strong, wildly competitive, and not to be underestimated. Sometimes her best qualities – along with heavy helping of naiv

In this week’s “Extra Sugar”, we’re going beyond the biosketch and learning much more about the real woman behind Dorothy Zbornak: Bea Arthur.  We’re talking about her fearless advocacy, her trailblazing role in Maude  — where she tackled issues like women’s rights, aging, and reproductive freedom — and how that legacy paved the way for Dorothy and generations of strong female characters to come. So, grab a slice of cheesecake and join us as we celebrate the woman who proved