Picking up where "The Golden Girls" left off, "The Golden Palace" reunites Rose, Blanche, and Sophia as they move out of their Miami home and open a hotel called the same as the title. Some funny misadventures derived from the hotel, as well as some good nostalgic moments - especially Bea Arthur guest-starring as Dorothy in one episode. Though funny, this show doesn't quite captures the humor, magic, and spirit of its prequel. It's laughable, but not pure entertainment. Grade B-

I have always been a mega fan of The Golden Girls during the time it was on and was disappointed when the series ended in 1992 due to Bea Arthur calling it quits after 7 seasons. There was hope on the horizon though when another network picked up T.G.G. and reworked it into 'The Golden Palace'.The characters I enjoyed - Rose, Blanche and Sophia - were there, but in another setting and with new characters to mingle with. The absence of Dorothy was sorely missed and noticeable too. She was like the missing link on a comedic chain of interaction that all 4 women connected so successfully with during the Golden Girls era.Whenever I tuned in, it was the girls I wanted to see and not those other characters like Roland and Chuy. I didn't find those guys too funny at all. The kid named Oliver was totally unnecessary and I was pleased when he was written off the show not long after.This short lived show had it's funny moments, like the war of pranks between Sophia and Rose as well as the dilemma on how to 'hide the body' when an elderly food critic died while eating in the hotel restaurant. I also enjoyed the hilarious mix-up that caused Sophia to be accidentally taken away to a hospital instead of the elderly lady who suffered from Alzheimer's.My favourite episode, not surprisingly, was Bea Arthur's guest appearance for a couple of episodes. The chain was connected again and her stay at the hotel was really enjoyable, especially when she volunteers to help run the place. Her comedic confrontation with that grouchy restaurant diner who was never satisfied, was priceless.I wished this show could have lasted longer despite the pitfalls, but it was cancelled after 1 season. Sophia later turns up as a regular on Empty Nest with no explanation given on what happened to the hotel business. It's almost like it was all for 'naught'. The way this show abruptly ended, I think it was.

I finally got to see this series after being a fan of The Golden Girls for some nearly 6 years on Lifetime for a limited time. I was very excited to see 24 episodes that featured the ladies minus Dorothy shortly after the final episode the Golden Girls. I found it a right old shame that The Golden Girls ended (of course I was only 4 at the time...), but I was delighted to see the series for the first time.While Golden Palace is not exactly on par with what The Golden Girls had... it was still nice to see one extra year unfold with them. There were several good episodes in the series. For example, the episode in which Dorothy comes back for a two parter. While, Dorothy has always been my least favorite Girl (probably due to the fact that she was the one who ended the show). But, this episode did something that made it worth waiting six years to see. We finally, after hearing Sophia talk and whine and complain about how horrible Shady Pines was, we finally get to see it. It was one of those things that just make you a much bigger fan of the show. I was like, "this was definitely worth being a fan of the show for so long!" The other episodes were pretty good, and it was nice to see the Ladies bond with Cheech Marin and Don Cheadle, who are pretty darn good actors and rocketed to stardom after this show. I grew up with Cheech Marin as a character in my favorite movie of all time, The Lion King.If you ever get a chance to watch this series, you need just one thing and that is being a major fan of The Golden Girls.

I had this show on tape awhile back but it got erased somehow and I can't wait to see it again. It should have lasted a few more seasons. It was a great show. I can't wait to watch it tonight. I think I read somewhere that Dorothy did guest star in one episode. I am wanting to get the "Golden Girls" on DVD soon (first and second seasons). But anyway this is the "Golden Palace" we are talking about here so... I hope this show stays with Lifetime for awhile and not just for August. Now, I forgot was Oliver (i think that was his name) an orphan? And didn't Don Cheadel's character adopt him? It was a great cast. One of the episodes I had before was where one of the customers had a crush on Rose. This was a terrific show, as I said before.