Monday, July 28, 2025

Events Planned for The Golden Girls 40th Anniversary; Family Guy Holiday Specials Return to Hulu

The Golden Girls 40th Anniversary

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the beloved legacy series The Golden Girls, fans can look forward to exclusive themed merchandise and experiences across the country, starting on the official Golden Girls Day, Wednesday, July 30. Nationwide events will feature curated experiences from Zero Waste Daniel, themed beverages from Nocking Point Wines, treats from Yogurtland, and limited-edition merchandise from Brick Craft, Candier, and Furbish Studio.

The Golden Girls debuted September 14, 1985, captivating audiences for seven memorable seasons, and the series' theme song and lyrics have become an enduring anthem for generations. For the first time, the estate of revered singer-songwriter Andrew Gold has made the lyrics of his classic hit “Thank You for Being a Friend” available for The Golden Girls products being sold by Furbish Studio, Yogurtland and Candier:

Furbish Studio, known for its iconic collection of needlepoint pillows featuring witty sayings, playful prints and vibrant patterns, is launching the limited-edition “Thank You for Being a Friend” pillow. The pillow will be available for pre-order through the company’s website, www.furbishstudio.com, starting August 19, ahead of the official product launch on September 12.

Yogurtland will introduce a limited-edition cheesecake-flavored yogurt, “Thank You for Being Cheesecake,” to celebrate National Cheesecake Day on July 30. Aptly named in connection with the iconic theme song for The Golden Girls, Yogurtland fans can escape the heat at any of the 202 participating locations across the United States until August 17.

Candier, the candle brand renowned for its unique, fun and luxurious scented candles, will introduce two limited-edition items: “I’ll get the Cheesecake!” candle and the “Thank You for Being a Friend” candle, starting September 14.

Additional The Golden Girls products and celebrations include the following:

From July 31 to August. 17, Brooklyn-based fashion brand Zero Waste Daniel will honor television’s most iconic foursome with a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by The Golden Girls, celebrating the enduring legacy of Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia. The collection reinterprets nostalgic elements from the sitcom through the bold, artistic and heartfelt vision of one of Brooklyn’s most unique creative studios. It will be available to purchase online and at a special in-store activation at the Zero Waste Daniel flagship location (257 Varet Street), which will be transformed into a Golden Girls-inspired dreamscape, part fashion destination and part fan tribute.

Beginning August 17, Nocking Point Wines, the distinguished wine company known for delivering custom-curated wines, will launch a wine assortment with four distinct bottles to celebrate the four vibrant friends: a full-bodied red for strong-willed Dorothy Zbornak, rosé in honor of spacey Rose Nylund, a sauvignon Blanc befitting flirtatious Blanche Devereaux, and a red blend perfect for the wise-cracking Sophia Petrillo.

Brickcraft, the design-forward building brand known for bringing fan-favorite franchises to life through brick-building sets, will debut a limited-edition The Golden Girls brick-building set in November.

Disney Entertainment Television also has multiple programming events planned:

Fisher-Price has launched a playful and nostalgic short-form content series titled “Little People Collector Mini Adventures.” This series reimagines beloved moments from The Golden Girls using the Fisher-Price® Little People Collector™ The Golden Girls: Late Night Cheesecake set featuring Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia. Each episode highlights fan-favorite themes and timeless humor, introducing the charm and wit of these iconic characters to a new generation in Little People form.

All-new episodes will debut July 30 across the official social media accounts of The Golden Girls, Mattel and Fisher-Price, coinciding with International Cheesecake Day. Additional episodes are scheduled to air August 19, with a special episode commemorating the 40th anniversary of the show set to air September 14. Another episode, focusing on the most memorable moments from the series, will be released on Nov. 18.

This fall, ABC News will mark the iconic sitcom’s 40th anniversary with a one-hour special detailing the incredible inside story of The Golden Girls, featuring series creator Susan Harris, Emmy® Award-winning producer Tony Thomas, and many of the show’s original writers and producers. Paying tribute to the legendary actresses who brought Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia to life, and to 40 years of friendship, laughter and their famous love of cheesecake, the special will explore how The Golden Girls used uninhibited comedy to rewrite the narrative for women over 50 and how its timeless appeal has created a lasting influence on pop culture.




Family Guy - A Little Fright Music

Family Guy Halloween and Holiday specials return exclusively to Hulu. The Halloween special premieres Monday, October 6 on Hulu. At the Family Guy San Diego Comic-Con panel, the cast and producers revealed their Halloween and Holiday specials are returning exclusively to Hulu this year.

The Halloween special, the first of the two Hulu Exclusive specials will premiere Monday, October 6 on Hulu. In the Halloween special, “A Little Fright Music,” Brian and Stewie realize there is a shortage of quality Halloween songs, so they set out to write a hit, and Peter and the guys discover that lying about trick or treating can have deadly consequences. Season 24 of Family Guy will premiere in 2026 on FOX, and stream on Hulu.


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, September 7

The Great North - "Jude-night Run Adventure" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Wolf has to track down Judy before they miss their dinner at a fancy French restaurant; Honeybee looks for a replacement diner to join them.

Krapopolis - "Baby Boom" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Aphrodite's Fertility Fest is here and baby fever is at an all time high; Ty tries to relax at a bathhouse but it's proving difficult to let loose.

The Simpsons - "The Man Who Flew Too Much" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The new and improved Pin Pals travel to Capital City for their first ever state bowling championship.

Krapopolis - "Ty Big Fat Greek Wedding" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Ty plots to skip out on his own wedding day; Stupe bonds with her future uncle-in-law; Shlub puts on his dancing horseshoes.

Animal Control - "Goats, Snakes, and Dogs" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Frank is tasked with taking a dog to "the farm," but instead jailbreaks the pup to find it a new forever home; Victoria tries to teach Shred how to break the rules; Patel has a life-changing encounter with a therapy goat.

The Great North - "Cakeleration of Judedependence" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Judy fights to save the family's summer trip.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 1)

Friday, September 5

  • Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family/The Class) - Watch Jesse on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Pete Davidson (Bupkis) - Pete appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Caitlin Reilly (Hacks) and Rickey Thompson (Foursome) - Caitlin and Rickey are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Charlie Sheen (Anger Management/Two and a Half Men) - Charlie discusses his new book The Book of Sheen on ABC's >Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - Mariska talks about My Mom Jayne on a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Ruby Cruz (The Sex Lives of College Girls) - Ruby talks about The Threesome on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • Issa Rae (Insecure) - Issa talks about Seen & Heard on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Lamorne Morris (Woke/New Girl) - Drew is chatting with Emmy-winning Lamorne on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series Frasier (2023) - Season Two Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered) Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)

01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)

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