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jayman75 · 04-08-2002, 07:20 PM

Has there ever been a Golden Girls book written? I checked on a couple sites and could not find anything.

I know Betty White wrote about it in one book. I don't think Bea Arthur is planning on writing a book. Estelle Getty wrote a book. Has Rue McClanahan written anything?

Let me know ...

TR217 · 04-16-2002, 05:26 PM

Yes, Jayman, I just found out there is a trivia book coming out in the near future. I will bring it to you in a following post

RueMcClanahanFan · 04-16-2002, 08:20 PM

Right, there's a new trivia book by Michael Dante-Creig (I think that's his name) that's scheduled to be published sometime in the future. It was due to come out last fall, but got pushed back.

There was also another GG book that was only printed for a short time while the show was on and it was only published/available in the UK. It contains 10 scripts, several pages of photos and show info. Unfortunately, it's been out of print for quite some time and is difficult to come by. Every so often, a copy will be put up for bid on eBay but I've seen it go for as much as $300 because it's really in demand and ultra rare. Coincidentally, I actually won a copy of this book on eBay today with the "buy it now feature." Apparently I must have snagged it as soon as it was listed or something. But it's like a dream come true (LOL!) because I've wanted a copy of that book forever - I just figured I'd never get my mits on it because I wasn't about to shell out $300 for a book!

Right, Bea said she wouldn't feel right writing an autobiography so I guess we shouldn't expect anything from her. Rue has said that she plans on writing 2 books, actually. One, for which she did an outline, was to be called "My First Five Husbands" and would be about her life/career up until I guess the late 1990's. The second book, she said, would be about her moving back to New York and this new stage in her career (theatre), meeting her [current] husband and battling breast cancer. Whether she actually does ever write a book... we'll see... I'm not holding my breath, but I think Rue really, really should! Lord only knows I'd be first in line to buy about 15 copies...

-Katie

jayman75 · 04-28-2002, 01:57 PM

What's the title of that book? I'll keep my eyes open for it on ebay...

80sTrivia · 05-28-2002, 04:36 PM

Well, I might be able to clue you in, as I'm the author of the book!!! The book is entitled Thank You For Being A Friend: The Ultimate Golden Girls Trivia Book and, all things willing, should be published by mid-summer, knock on wood. It was originally supposed to be published last year, then the events of 9/11 threw the book publishing world into a tizzy and many mid-list and "small" books, mine being one, were pushed aside, unfortunately. If you would like, I would gladly inform the fans in this forum when the book will be available! I'll even post some sample trivia from the book, it that's acceptable!!!

Michael D. Craig

jayman75 · 05-29-2002, 03:19 PM

Post some trivia, some gossip, some good tidbits... anything you like.

Have you met with any of the ladies about the book?

Get us some details!!!

80sTrivia · 06-01-2002, 04:01 PM

I'll have to wait until the book is published before I can officially post any of the trivia included, for copyright and contractual reasons! I have not met any of the Girls in person, but would like to one day. Maybe if the book is a success I'll have the chance!!!

jayman75 · 06-01-2002, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by 80sTrivia
I'll have to wait until the book is published before I can officially post any of the trivia included, for copyright and contractual reasons! I have not met any of the Girls in person, but would like to one day. Maybe if the book is a success I'll have the chance!!!

Well, I will definitely buy it. Where will it be available -- amazon.com , bookstores, etc?

80sTrivia · 06-01-2002, 11:34 PM

Yes, the book should be available through Amazon and Barnes & Nobles.com, as well as other online booksellers. I will keep you informed of the exact publication date!!! Thanks for the interest... my publisher's don't believe the book will sell a single copy, which is why they aren't eager to publish the book or allot any money to promote it...

jayman75 · 06-02-2002, 01:23 PM

You tell your publishers that they remind you of someone in St. Olaf... and go crazy with a story.

80sTrivia · 06-02-2002, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by jayman75
You tell your publishers that they remind you of someone in St. Olaf... and go crazy with a story.

, Jayman!!! That's a good idea! I think I will tell them that!!!

TheGoldenGirlsUK · 06-05-2002, 01:44 PM

If anyone is interested, I interviewed Michael some months back, about the GG book and the interview can be found @ http://www.the-goldengirls.com/GG_In...interview.html

Eagerly awaiting it's release

Sam | @ccess The Golden Girls
http://www.the-goldengirls.com

80sTrivia · 06-05-2002, 04:29 PM

Well hi there, Sam!!! Fancy seeing you here as well! Sorry I haven't written to you in a bit, but I promise to send you an e mail very soon to keep you up to date on the book!!!

TheGoldenGirlsUK · 06-06-2002, 09:27 AM

Hellooooo Michael, nice to see you are a member of these forums too

Hope to hear from you soon

Sam

80sTrivia · 06-06-2002, 02:12 PM

Hi again, Sam. Yes, I've been terribly busy, what with promoting my other books and putting the finishing touches on my novel. Still no official publication date for the Golden Girls book yet, which doesn't exactly surprise me anymore. If they don't publish the book by the first part of next year, I can legally break my contract and search for another publisher!!!

04-08-2002, 07:20 PM	#1
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Golden Girls Book?? Has there ever been a Golden Girls book written? I checked on a couple sites and could not find anything. I know Betty White wrote about it in one book. I don't think Bea Arthur is planning on writing a book. Estelle Getty wrote a book. Has Rue McClanahan written anything? Let me know ...
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04-16-2002, 05:26 PM	#2
TR217 Member Forum Cub Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2	Yes, Jayman, I just found out there is a trivia book coming out in the near future. I will bring it to you in a following post
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04-16-2002, 08:20 PM	#3
RueMcClanahanFan Rue's Biggest Fan! Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 141	Right, there's a new trivia book by Michael Dante-Creig (I think that's his name) that's scheduled to be published sometime in the future. It was due to come out last fall, but got pushed back. There was also another GG book that was only printed for a short time while the show was on and it was only published/available in the UK. It contains 10 scripts, several pages of photos and show info. Unfortunately, it's been out of print for quite some time and is difficult to come by. Every so often, a copy will be put up for bid on eBay but I've seen it go for as much as $300 because it's really in demand and ultra rare. Coincidentally, I actually won a copy of this book on eBay today with the "buy it now feature." Apparently I must have snagged it as soon as it was listed or something. But it's like a dream come true (LOL!) because I've wanted a copy of that book forever - I just figured I'd never get my mits on it because I wasn't about to shell out $300 for a book! Right, Bea said she wouldn't feel right writing an autobiography so I guess we shouldn't expect anything from her. Rue has said that she plans on writing 2 books, actually. One, for which she did an outline, was to be called "My First Five Husbands" and would be about her life/career up until I guess the late 1990's. The second book, she said, would be about her moving back to New York and this new stage in her career (theatre), meeting her [current] husband and battling breast cancer. Whether she actually does ever write a book... we'll see... I'm not holding my breath, but I think Rue really, really should! Lord only knows I'd be first in line to buy about 15 copies... -Katie
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05-28-2002, 04:36 PM	#5
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Well, I might be able to clue you in, as I'm the author of the book!!! The book is entitled Thank You For Being A Friend: The Ultimate Golden Girls Trivia Book and, all things willing, should be published by mid-summer, knock on wood. It was originally supposed to be published last year, then the events of 9/11 threw the book publishing world into a tizzy and many mid-list and "small" books, mine being one, were pushed aside, unfortunately. If you would like, I would gladly inform the fans in this forum when the book will be available! I'll even post some sample trivia from the book, it that's acceptable!!! Michael D. Craig
	__________________ Perfect Gift Books for Pop Culture Fanatics: Thank You for Being a Friend: A Golden Girls Trivia Book The Bouquet Residence: A Keeping Up Appearances Trivia Book Cooking With the Golden Girls: Fun & Delicious Recipes from a Hilarious Miami Kitchen Love in the Afternoon: The Ultimate Soap Opera Trivia Book The Last Great Decade: The Ultimate 90s Trivia Book Betty White: A Celebration

06-05-2002, 01:44 PM	#12
TheGoldenGirlsUK @TGG Webmaster Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 19, 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 110	If anyone is interested, I interviewed Michael some months back, about the GG book and the interview can be found @ http://www.the-goldengirls.com/GG_In...interview.html Eagerly awaiting it's release Sam \| @ccess The Golden Girls http://www.the-goldengirls.com
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04-28-2002, 01:57 PM	#4
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	What's the title of that book? I'll keep my eyes open for it on ebay...

05-29-2002, 03:19 PM	#6
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Post some trivia, some gossip, some good tidbits... anything you like. Have you met with any of the ladies about the book? Get us some details!!!

06-01-2002, 04:01 PM	#7
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	I'll have to wait until the book is published before I can officially post any of the trivia included, for copyright and contractual reasons! I have not met any of the Girls in person, but would like to one day. Maybe if the book is a success I'll have the chance!!!

06-01-2002, 11:34 PM	#9
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Yes, the book should be available through Amazon and Barnes & Nobles.com, as well as other online booksellers. I will keep you informed of the exact publication date!!! Thanks for the interest... my publisher's don't believe the book will sell a single copy, which is why they aren't eager to publish the book or allot any money to promote it...

06-02-2002, 01:23 PM	#10
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	You tell your publishers that they remind you of someone in St. Olaf... and go crazy with a story.

06-05-2002, 04:29 PM	#13
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Well hi there, Sam!!! Fancy seeing you here as well! Sorry I haven't written to you in a bit, but I promise to send you an e mail very soon to keep you up to date on the book!!!

06-06-2002, 09:27 AM	#14
TheGoldenGirlsUK @TGG Webmaster Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 19, 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 110	Hellooooo Michael, nice to see you are a member of these forums too Hope to hear from you soon Sam

06-06-2002, 02:12 PM	#15
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Hi again, Sam. Yes, I've been terribly busy, what with promoting my other books and putting the finishing touches on my novel. Still no official publication date for the Golden Girls book yet, which doesn't exactly surprise me anymore. If they don't publish the book by the first part of next year, I can legally break my contract and search for another publisher!!!