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How to Watch ‘The Golden Girls’ 40th Anniversary TV Special Online
The Special Edition of 20/20 looks back at the making and lasting impact of the beloved sitcom. Here's how to catch the livestream with Sling
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Bea Arthur as Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak, Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux, Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo, Betty White as Rose Nylund. Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images
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Four decades after The Golden Girls premiere, 20/20 is peeling back the curtain of the cultural phenomenon and paying tribute to stars Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty, and Rue McClanahan.
Formally titled, The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship – A Special Edition of 20/20, the hour-long episode will feature behind-the-scenes footage from set plus new interviews with series creator Susan Harris, executive producer Tony Thomas, director Terry Hughes, and celebrity fans and former guest stars.
The Special Edition of 20/20 will be televised Nov. 11 on ABC — and Sling TV offers one of the most wallet-friendly ways for cord-cutters to stream it live online.
At a Glance: How to Watch The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship — A Special Edition of 20/20
- Stream: Sling Blue
- TV channel: ABC
- Date, start time: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 p.m. ET/PT
$45.99
How to Stream The Golden Girls 40th Anniversary TV Special Online
The hour-long 20/20 TV special airs on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and since it will be broadcast on ABC, cord-cutters can stream it live with a subscription to Sling Blue, one of the most affordable live TV streaming services.
Sling
➤ $45.99/month
➤ 40+ channels
Sling‘s Blue plan carries ABC and 40+ additional sports, news, and entertainment networks, including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Lifetime, and Bravo (see the full list of channels here).
Other Sling TV base plans include Sling Orange, which is $45.99 per month and offers 30+ channels, including ESPN, CNN, Lifetime, and ID (see the full list of channels here).
For sports fans, there’s also a Sports Extra add-on, which costs $11 per month, in addition to whatever base package you choose. Plus, Sling is now offering short-term cable streaming passes — starting at just $5 — for those looking to stream a big game, weekend tournament, or new cable series without the commitment or cost of a longer subscription.
Visit sling.com to learn more about each package. Prices and channel availability depend on your local TV market.
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