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vienna waits · 01-31-2002, 12:06 AM

Which version of the theme song do you like better? I like the longer version. I LOVE the line "Well if you threw a party, and invited everyone ya kneeew...." LOL

RueMcClanahanFan · 01-31-2002, 01:03 AM

I much prefer the shorter version... so we can get right to the show!

-Katie

angel676 · 02-01-2002, 06:55 PM

I prefer the shorter version also.

GoldenFamilyTies · 02-01-2002, 08:24 PM

I like the shorter version better than the longer version, but a version a LITTLE longer than the shorter one would have been good.

Jordan · 02-02-2002, 01:13 PM

LONGER!!!!!!!!!

boechsner · 02-04-2002, 01:39 PM

Actually there are three versions, the short one, the medium and the long version. When Golden Girls aired on NBC the medium version was used for, as far as I know, every episode. On Lifetime, the short version is used for most episodes while the long version and the medium version can be heard on a select number of episodes.

On Lifetime, all episodes use the short version except:

# 12 The Return of Dorothy's Ex: long version
# 31 Joust Between Friends: long version
# 41 The Stan Who Came to Dinner: long version
# 52 Bringing Up Baby: long version
# 56 Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself: long version
#129 Blanche Delivers: medium version

There are more but I just can't remember them all.

Also, on NBC and in syndication for seasons 5-7 different scenes where shown for Rue and Estelle's opening credits. For Rue they used a scene from the episode Sophia's Choice where she's talking about having her breasts enlarged and for Estelle they used a scene from (I pretty sure it's from) High Anxiety when Sophia's telling a story at the kitchen table. On Lifetime, for all episodes, they use the opening scenes NBC used from seasons 2-4. I have no idea what scenes where used for the 1st season, they where only shown in it's original run on NBC.

DanaForever · 02-05-2002, 05:29 PM

I love the longer version because I love the lyrics "if you threw a party" too and seeing the girls through the years. I have a CD that has "Thank you for Being a Friend" on it sung by the writer, and I just love all of the lyrics to it. It's a really great song!

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 02-19-2002, 10:01 PM

I like the longer version cause I love the clips from the one where they dance, and the one where Dorothy and Rose enter a song writing contest! Those are some of my FAVE eps!

Drew · 02-20-2002, 07:05 PM

I like the longer version. I love the Golden Girls, not to critize but I dont understand why you would like the short version just to get to the show, I mean, the show is always gonna be there. I love theme songs anyway. They really add touch and class to shows. Like I love the Will & Grace one. They do a short clip of the show, then they do theme song. And the short scene is usually really funny, and its a nice entrance to the show, and so comes the theme song, to say, thats Will & Grace, ur wathcing this great show. I think the Theme song represents what the show is all about. Plus alot of times it helps u tell what season ur gonna be watching off the bat. Like Growing Paines or the Facts of Life. In growing paines, the style changed, and as the show came to its end, they had a nice accapella version, and with such style to. I showed that that show earned it. That the show did and went through so much. And how much they change and can change, y a know. And FOL, I watchinng the theme, I can know what area im in of the show. Weather or not there at school or edinas edibles or the dollar store shop or if Cloris Leachmen is one, who i love. A theme says so much. And Like I said its a great introduction to the show.

Drew · 02-20-2002, 07:06 PM

I really love the Golden Palace theme song to. The way it sounded, showing that the girls are now in a new situation. If you go to the Golden Palace place on this site where u listen to the theme song, you can view the actual theme of the Golden Palace, actually see it, its pretty neat.

ThomasE · 02-21-2002, 08:45 AM

I like the longer version evern better than the shorter. That short version always bugged me. I also like the extended one as well.
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Dorothy's first time visit to The Golden Palace Hotel.

Cab Driver: Lady, I was countin' the fare and I think you forgot the tip.

Dorothy: Let's see a tip. A Tip? Let's review your performance. Shall We? You ran over my luggage, took the freeway during rush hour, and stopped the cab twice to sell fruit out the back of your trunk. A Tip...Leave now and no one gets hurt!

Michele35 · 03-11-2002, 12:11 AM

I guess I need to get a life,,but I really get excited when they play the longer version of the theme song. It kinda gets me pumped up for the show.

I've always liked that song and clipz from the shows are always good.

It always makes it easier for me to know which season is playing by the theme..when watching 'Designing Women' or 'Facts of Life' I can always tell which season the ep comes from by watching the opening theme.

jayman75 · 04-28-2002, 02:09 PM

Where do I find the Golden Palace theme??

Czas na Zywiec · 04-28-2002, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by jayman75
Where do I find the Golden Palace theme??

I just downloaded it like a month ago. Go to the home screen for SO. Then click on G and scrol down to Golden Palace. Then there's a little TV click on it, download it, and there you go..........

jayman75 · 04-28-2002, 02:30 PM

Found it -- Thanks!

01-31-2002, 12:06 AM	#1
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01-31-2002, 01:03 AM	#2
RueMcClanahanFan Rue's Biggest Fan! Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 141	I much prefer the shorter version... so we can get right to the show! -Katie
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02-19-2002, 10:01 PM	#8
MrsGarrettRocksMySocks Actors over 60 Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: The cookie jar--Any "Anyone Can Whistle" fans out there? Posts: 4,077	I like the longer version cause I love the clips from the one where they dance, and the one where Dorothy and Rose enter a song writing contest! Those are some of my FAVE eps!
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02-20-2002, 07:05 PM	#9
Drew Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 12, 2001 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 300	I like the longer version. I love the Golden Girls, not to critize but I dont understand why you would like the short version just to get to the show, I mean, the show is always gonna be there. I love theme songs anyway. They really add touch and class to shows. Like I love the Will & Grace one. They do a short clip of the show, then they do theme song. And the short scene is usually really funny, and its a nice entrance to the show, and so comes the theme song, to say, thats Will & Grace, ur wathcing this great show. I think the Theme song represents what the show is all about. Plus alot of times it helps u tell what season ur gonna be watching off the bat. Like Growing Paines or the Facts of Life. In growing paines, the style changed, and as the show came to its end, they had a nice accapella version, and with such style to. I showed that that show earned it. That the show did and went through so much. And how much they change and can change, y a know. And FOL, I watchinng the theme, I can know what area im in of the show. Weather or not there at school or edinas edibles or the dollar store shop or if Cloris Leachmen is one, who i love. A theme says so much. And Like I said its a great introduction to the show.
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02-20-2002, 07:06 PM	#10
Drew Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 12, 2001 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 300	Golden Palace I really love the Golden Palace theme song to. The way it sounded, showing that the girls are now in a new situation. If you go to the Golden Palace place on this site where u listen to the theme song, you can view the actual theme of the Golden Palace, actually see it, its pretty neat.

02-01-2002, 06:55 PM	#3
angel676 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 09, 2000 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 2,482	I prefer the shorter version also.

02-01-2002, 08:24 PM	#4
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	I like the shorter version better than the longer version, but a version a LITTLE longer than the shorter one would have been good.

02-02-2002, 01:13 PM	#5
Jordan Shirley Manson!!! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Location: The state where Garbage records their albums -- Wisconsin! Posts: 1,459	LONGER!!!!!!!!!

02-04-2002, 01:39 PM	#6
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Actually there are three versions, the short one, the medium and the long version. When Golden Girls aired on NBC the medium version was used for, as far as I know, every episode. On Lifetime, the short version is used for most episodes while the long version and the medium version can be heard on a select number of episodes. On Lifetime, all episodes use the short version except: # 12 The Return of Dorothy's Ex: long version # 31 Joust Between Friends: long version # 41 The Stan Who Came to Dinner: long version # 52 Bringing Up Baby: long version # 56 Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself: long version #129 Blanche Delivers: medium version There are more but I just can't remember them all. Also, on NBC and in syndication for seasons 5-7 different scenes where shown for Rue and Estelle's opening credits. For Rue they used a scene from the episode Sophia's Choice where she's talking about having her breasts enlarged and for Estelle they used a scene from (I pretty sure it's from) High Anxiety when Sophia's telling a story at the kitchen table. On Lifetime, for all episodes, they use the opening scenes NBC used from seasons 2-4. I have no idea what scenes where used for the 1st season, they where only shown in it's original run on NBC.

02-05-2002, 05:29 PM	#7
DanaForever Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 27, 2001 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 121	I love the longer version because I love the lyrics "if you threw a party" too and seeing the girls through the years. I have a CD that has "Thank you for Being a Friend" on it sung by the writer, and I just love all of the lyrics to it. It's a really great song!

02-21-2002, 08:45 AM	#11
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I like the longer version evern better than the shorter. That short version always bugged me. I also like the extended one as well. ---------------------------------- Dorothy's first time visit to The Golden Palace Hotel. Cab Driver: Lady, I was countin' the fare and I think you forgot the tip. Dorothy: Let's see a tip. A Tip? Let's review your performance. Shall We? You ran over my luggage, took the freeway during rush hour, and stopped the cab twice to sell fruit out the back of your trunk. A Tip...Leave now and no one gets hurt!

03-11-2002, 12:11 AM	#12
Michele35 Jazz Girl Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2000 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 804	I guess I need to get a life,,but I really get excited when they play the longer version of the theme song. It kinda gets me pumped up for the show. I've always liked that song and clipz from the shows are always good. It always makes it easier for me to know which season is playing by the theme..when watching 'Designing Women' or 'Facts of Life' I can always tell which season the ep comes from by watching the opening theme.
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04-28-2002, 02:09 PM	#13
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	GP THeme?? Where do I find the Golden Palace theme??
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04-28-2002, 02:30 PM	#15
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Found it -- Thanks!