The Golden Girls turns 40 today. The critically acclaimed series follows four vibrant friends sharing life and laughter in Miami: strong-willed Dorothy Zbornak (Disney Legend Bea Arthur), sweetly naive Rose Nylund (Disney Legend Betty White), flirtatious Blanche Devereaux (Disney Legend Rue McClanahan), and wise-cracking Sophia Petrillo (Disney Legend Estelle Getty). The show’s magic has bridged generations, delighting original TV audiences and new streaming viewers alike. The series won 11 Emmy^® Awards overall, including two wins for Outstanding Comedy Series, and earned four Golden Globes^®, among several other prestigious honors.