So, it seems that The Globe has a recent article, that I have only seen online (short version) about Bea’s declining health. I’m starting to receive emails about this and wanted to have this opportunity to remind you about this website, where I stand and what I know.
This is a fan web site that I have run for 8 years now. Simply that. I am a fan and wanted to share my appreciation for Bea with other fans. It is that simple. I have met Bea a couple times, but it was nothing more of an experience different from when any other fan that has met her. I do not get special treatment, secret information or any of the sort other then what is in public domain to the rest of us. So, I would apprecaite you keeping that in mind during any phase of rumors and gut feelings you might have!
My grandmother is going on 99 in October and it wasn’t until just this year that she has started to go down hill. So, don’t let the age factor alone make you believe that there is something wrong automatically. We just will never know until we know. From my experience with the media and the personal lives of celebrities… they often contradict each other. Media wants dirt because that gains headlines much better and celebrities want their privacy for understandable reasons. Let’s just wait and see shall we, because I know that is all that I can do personally. In the meantime, lets keep watching Maude and the Golden Girls and apprecaite Bea’s body of work. That is what this site is for and why you are here reading this now!
Sad news today… very sad… the passing of Bea Arthur’s TV mom, Estelle Getty ::
Sadly, today July 22, 2008 at 5:35 a.m. Pacific Time, we said our last good-byes to our little friend Estelle, who passed away and made her journey to the great beyond. Although it was a trip that she never wanted to take, she went gracefully, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family and her very loving care-givers.
Estelle’s legacy will live on and on through the comedy and laughter she gave to us all, which will forever keep us laughing out loud.
Hope you had the chance to see the TV Land Awards! From what I hear and have seen on the internet, Bea looked great! Unfortunally, my Tivo didn’t record the show twice now, so I still haven’t seen it! Hopefully, this Thursday, all will go smoothly!
Quick update on this site. To cut down on cost, I’m back to hosting this site on my own server and am going through some backend changes. You may come across some broken links in the meantime. I’m most likely aware of this, so be patient and check back a little later, as I will be fixing these as quickly as possible. More updates will occur over time. So, I basically just wanted to let you know what is going on with this site. As usual we will still available at www.beatricearthur.com, but the files will now be downloaded from my own www.lgt2.com, which is also going to be going under major changes. Just makes it easier for me!
Take care and come back again, as I always hope to be posting good news for fellow Bea fans!
Bea Arthur along with Larry Gelbart, Merv Griffin. Daniel Burke, Tom Murphy, and Sherwood Schwartz have been chosen as the latest inductees into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame “is a special recognition for those who have made significant contributions and have left an indelible mark on the television business,” ATAS chairman and CEO John Shaffner said.
Hall of fame candidates are submitted from the academy’s membership and the industry at large to the selection committee, which votes on the final decision.
The group will be honored at a ceremony to be announced at a later date.
Check out Bea as #38 in the 50 Greatest TV Icons presentation ::
TV LAND joins ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY to present The 50 Greatest TV Icons.
“From the people who brought you the 100 Most Memorable TV Moments, 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments, and the 100 Greatest TV Quotes and Catchphrases.
They are the champions, the trailblazers. The game changers. More than TV Stars, they are the legends. On November 16 at 8PM watch the experts from TV Land and Entertainment Weekly reveal The 50 Greatest Icons of Television. “
“Regardless of age, TV genre or lifeform, there are select TV personalities whose work is timeless and whose popularity is endless due to the impact they have made through television. Entertainment Weekly and TV Land Present: The 50 Greatest TV Icons, counts down the iconic personalities who have made their indelible mark via the small screen.”
Premieres Friday, November 16, 2007 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET/PT
Saturday, November 17, 2007 5:00 PM. to 7:00 PM ET/PT
Sunday, November 18, 2007 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM. ET/PT
Monday, November 19, 2007 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET/PT
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET/PT
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET/PT
Friday, November 23, 2007 12:30 AM to 3:00 AM ET/PT
Saturday, November 24, 2007 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET/PT
Just wanted to remind you that Bea’s appearance on TVLand’s Back to the Grind will air this Wednesday! We’ve been talking about it for quite a while now, the previews look great, so now is your chance to see it in its entirety for the first time!
Back to the Grind - Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on TVLand
AUGUST 15 - BEA ARTHUR & ED BEGLEY JR
She played a tutor on the “Golden Girls,” but now, Bea Arthur takes on one of the greatest roles of her illustrious career…teaching and tutoring college SAT prep classes for real! Then, “St Elsewhere’s” Ed Begley Jr. recreates his TV job by working at St Joseph’s hospital for a day—with tasks ranging from manning the information booth to serving lunches to his biggest fear—taking blood.
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Now available in crisp, clean, digital quality… the imfamous Vera can be in your hot hands on DVD Tuesday, June 19th! Order <a href=”http://www.beatricearthur.com/news_amazon.php”>HERE</a> or run yourself over to your favorite store and pick up your copy! A definite must have for any Bea fan… even though Bea herself didn’t love the movie… doesn’t mean that we can’t! This is another ‘about !@*$#@! time!!!!’ DVD release!Kev!
Continuing the saga of when Back to the Grind will air this year, TV Land currently lists it as the following ::
Back to the Grind (new series) Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
This half-hour series takes iconic TV performers — from Loni Anderson to Harry Anderson and other actors not named “Anderson” — and has them perform the real-life version of the jobs their characters held on Classic TV shows like WKRP in Cincinnati and Night Court. Other performers featured include Erik Estrada, Marla Gibbs, Sherman Hemsley, Betty White, Mark Curry, Bea Arthur, Ed Begley Jr. and Jimmie “J.J.” Walker.
AUGUST 15 - BEA ARTHUR & ED BEGLEY JR
She played a tutor on the “Golden Girls,” but now, Bea Arthur takes on one of the greatest roles of her illustrious career…teaching and tutoring college SAT prep classes for real! Then, “St Elsewhere’s” Ed Begley Jr. recreates his TV job by working at St Joseph’s hospital for a day—with tasks ranging from manning the information booth to serving lunches to his biggest fear—taking blood.
At artattackfoundation.org, fans of Ms. Arthur's can
find genuine and authentic items autographed and donated by Bea and her
friends that are being sold on ebay for this worthy charity. It is a good cause, raising money for
student scholarships in the performing arts.
Just wanted to remind you that Bea’s appearance on TVLand’s Back to the Grind will air this Wednesday! We’ve been talking about it for quite a while now, the previews look great, so now is your chance to see it in its entirety for the first time!
