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“The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship” premieres Tuesday, November 11 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. About the special: “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship” fondly looks back on the beloved sitcom, four decades after it first aired on TV in 1985. The special explores the show’s cultural impact and the lasting impression that stars Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty left on audiences of the day. Celebrity interviewees include Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kelly Ripa, Laverne Cox, Erika Alexander, Pamela Adlon, and Mario Lopez, the last of whom also appeared as a “Golden Girls” guest star in the show’s early years. “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship” airs Tuesday, November 11 at 10/9c on ABC — streaming next-day on Disney+ and Hulu. How to watch: Fubo - Stream BET, ESPN, ABC, FX, and more with Fubo. The latest promo offers up to $30 off the first subscription month (after trial, now $54.99). DIRECTV - Save $40 on the first month with the DIRECTV Entertainment package (after free trial). Plans now start at $49.99. Stream sports, ABC, and more. ABC shows and specials are also available on Disney+ and Hulu. Select a Disney Bundle to combine Disney+ with Hulu, ESPN, and/or HBO Max. Plans start at $12.99/month. For a limited time, the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle is available for only $29.99/month for 12 months (originally $35.99/month). Offer ends January 2026. Additionally, through 3 p.m. PT on November 18, Hulu + Live TV plans start at $64.99/month for three months ($89.99/month after discount period).