For nearly four decades, The Golden Girls has stood as one of television’s most beloved sitcoms, a celebration of wit, friendship, and unapologetic humor. Yet behind the laughter, tension occasionally brewed among the show’s stars—especially between Betty White and Bea Arthur. According to People, a new ABC News special titled The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship revisits that complex relationship, offering fresh details about their infamous backstage fight.

The special, which aired ahead of its streaming release on Disney+ and Hulu, explores the dynamic between the two Emmy-winning actresses. Though both women were professionals, their differing temperaments occasionally clashed. White’s lighthearted style often contrasted with Arthur’s serious, Broadway-trained approach

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