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Since all four of these leading ladies got an Emmy at one point or another, The Golden Girls is in a class all its own. There were only two other shows where all the main characters won Emmys: Will & Grace and All in the Family.
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Real-life Inspiration
The show’s inspiration came from Brandon Tartikoff, the NBC producer. He visited his aunt, and her neighbor popped in for a visit. The women constantly bickered, but they shared love and a unique connection. That helped inspire The Golden Girls.
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Real-life Inspiration