The Golden Palace facts for kids
The Golden Palace was an American sitcom, which is a funny TV show with the same characters in different situations each week. It was a spin-off from another popular show called The Golden Girls. This means it was a new show created from characters or ideas from an older one.
The show aired from 1992 to 1993. In The Golden Palace, the main characters from The Golden Girls buy and run a hotel. They get help from Roland Wilson (Don Cheadle), who is the receptionist, and Chuy Castillos (Cheech Marin), who is the cook. A young boy named Oliver (Billy L. Sullivan) also sometimes appears in the show.
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Meet the Characters
This section introduces the main characters you'll see in The Golden Palace.
The Golden Girls
- Rose Nylund played by Betty White. Rose is known for her sweet nature and funny stories about her hometown.
- Blanche Devereaux played by Rue McClanahan. Blanche is a charming and lively character who loves to have fun.
- Sophia Petrillo Weinstock played by Estelle Getty. Sophia is the oldest of the group, known for her quick wit and often sarcastic comments.
Hotel Staff and Friends
- Roland Wilson played by Don Cheadle. Roland is the kind and helpful manager of The Golden Palace hotel.
- Chuy Castillos played by Cheech Marin. Chuy is the hotel's cook, always ready to whip up a meal.
- Oliver Webb played by Billy L. Sullivan. Oliver is a young boy who lives at the hotel and often interacts with the main characters.
Behind the Scenes
Here are some interesting facts about how The Golden Palace was made.
Show's Length
The Golden Palace only had 24 episodes. It ran for just one TV season. Many people thought the show would not be as popular because one of the main actresses from The Golden Girls, Bea Arthur, did not join this new series.
Images for kids
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The Carlyle hotel in 2017
