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Bea’s One-Woman Show

News Archive

  • Bea’s Health

    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 website that I Read more.

  • And then there were three…

    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 Read more.

  • Bea fan web site update

    Hello all! Hope you had the chance to see the TV Land Awards! From what I hear and have seen on the internet, Bea looked great! Unfortunately, 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 Read more.

  • Bea Arthur on ‘TV Land Awards’, with Rue and Betty

    Sixth Annual ‘TV Land Awards’ The show will tape on Sunday, June 8 at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA, and will premiere on TV Land on Sunday, June 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. THE POP CULTURE AWARDThis award is presented to a show that has crossed the line from television series to pop Read more.

  • Happy 86th Bea!

    Today is the big day! Happy birthday to Bea!  86 is the new 29, so don’t stop now! Kev! Read more.

  • Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Inductee; Bea Arthur

    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 Read more.

  • #38

    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. Read more.

  • Reminder for this Wednesday!

    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 Read more.

  • Vera is back! MAME on DVD – June 19th

    Now available in crisp, clean, digital quality… the infamous Vera can be in your hot hands on DVD Tuesday, June 19th! Order HERE 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 Read more.

  • TV Land says BTTG is a go for July 18 (Bea on Aug 15)

    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” Read more.