And yes, they’re serving cheesecake
A Washington Heights’ resident is opening up the world’s first “Golden Girls”-themed restaurant in New York City.
Michael J. LaRue, who used to be a close friend of the late Rue McClanahan — who played the sexy, at times slutty Blanche Devereaux on the NBC sitcom — is getting ready to open up Rue La Rue Cafe, according to DNAInfo.com.
The ’80s-style eatery will pay homage to the actress and will be jam packed with “Golden Girls” memorabilia and, of course, cheesecake.
(If that reference went right over your head, you’re probably straight. Click here for clarification).
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According to a recent Facebook post on the official Rue McClanahan Memorial Page, the restaurant will also be dishing some of McClanahan’s personal home recipes.
“Now there will be a place in NYC where all Rue’s fans can visit, see lots of her memorabilia, and sit around a table with some friends eating cheesecake and gabbing,” the post reads.
Also … Betty White is reportedly slated to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony.
“Golden Girls” aired on NBC from 1985 to 1992. The sitcom, which starred Beatrice Arthur, White, McClanahan and Estelle Getty, centered on four older women who share a home in Miami, Florida. During it’s seven-season run, the show won two Emmys and three Golden Globes.
The beloved show has since been on syndication pretty much on every cable channel and is a huge gay cult classic.
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And on a personal note, Dear LaRue … Thank you for being a friend.
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Even if a show doesn't drive huge ratings, it can live on long after its initial run thanks to a devoted fan following. Here we look back on some shows that have remained popular even decades after they first aired.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000"
Aired: 1988-1999
This quirky comedy series followed a man and his two robot sidekicks as they riffed on an endless supply of terrible B-movies. Series creator Joel Hodgson recently held a successful Kickstarter campaign to create a new 14-episode season.
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Syfy"Veronica Mars"
Aired: 2004-2007
Kristen Bell played a street-smart young crime solver who assisted her father at his private detective agency. The series was revived for a one-off movie in 2014 after a Kickstarter campaign.
"Pushing Daisies"
Aired: 2007-2009
Bryan Fuller created this colorful comedy series starring Lee Pace as a pie maker with the ability to bring people back from the dead.
- Netflix
- NBC
- NBC
- CBS
"Star Trek: The Original Series"
Aired: 1966-1969
Perhaps the cult show to end all cult shows, this iconic sci-fi series only aired for three seasons but spawned five TV spinoffs and 13 feature films to date.
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- BBC
- Netflix
- NBC
"Freaks and Geeks"
Aired: 1999-2000
Judd Apatow assembled much of the crew that would go on to star in many of his future films -- including Seth Rogen, James Franco and Jason Segel -- in this high school comedy about two disparate groups of friends.
- The CW
"Futurama"
On the Air: 1999-2003, 2009-2013
"Simpsons" creator Matt Groening led this futuristic sci-fi comedy. It folded after just four seasons, but was revived on Comedy Central for three more almost 10 years later.
"Battlestar Galactica"
On the Air: 2004-2009
Edward James Olmos played the commander of an old but tough starship filled with the last remaining human beings searching for a new home. They are pursued across the galaxy by the evil robotic Cylons.
"Firefly"
Aired: 2002-2003
Joss Whedon pops up again as the creator of this sci-fi series about a ragtag group of outlaws aboard a rundown ship on the edge of the galaxy. The cast reunited for the 2005 movie "Serenity."
- HBO
"Kids in the Hall"
Aired: 1988-1994
This Canadian sketch series was known for its strange characters and cross-dressing main cast. The troupe starred in their own film, "Brain Candy," in 1996.
"Monty Python's Flying Circus"
Aired: 1969-1974
This British sketch series found big success on PBS in the United States, and the cast went on to star in four films together.
- NBC
"Stargate SG-1"
Aired: 1997-2007
Based on the 1994 movie "Stargate," this series ended up running for over 200 episodes and inspired three TV spinoffs.
"H.R. Pufnstuf"
Aired: 1969
Though it only lasted one season, this children's show became infamous for what many believed to be drug references hidden throughout each episode.
"Quantum Leap"
Aired: 1989-1993
Scott Bakula starred in this series about a scientist who finds himself randomly leaping through time, striving to put right what once went wrong.
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