Tad
- Episode aired Apr 16, 1993
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Blanche reveals she has another brother - a mentally handicapped man named Tad who has been living in an institution.Blanche reveals she has another brother - a mentally handicapped man named Tad who has been living in an institution.Blanche reveals she has another brother - a mentally handicapped man named Tad who has been living in an institution.
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- TriviaNed Beatty plays Blanches brother in this episode he's referenced in at least one episode of The Golden Girls.
- Alternate versionsIn the scene in the kitchen where Roland admits to the girls to being a big fan of Helen Reddy, Blanche asks, "how big?" The response is different in the original CBS broadcasts and the Lifetime rerun. The CBS version has him saying, "when she sings 'You and Me Against the World,' I pretend I'm the you." When Lifetime reran the series, he said, "when she says, "to all my fans whether they're black, white or Mexican, I'm the black one."
- ConnectionsReferences Flipper (1964)
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The difference in character from Blanche and Rose
The Golden Girls remains a timeless classic, but as viewers re-watch the show, they can't help but notice the stark differences between Rose and Blanche's characters. While both women are essential to the group dynamic, it's clear that their views on life are vastly different. Unfortunately, as time goes on, Blanche's prejudices have aged terribly, while Rose's empathy remains a shining light.
Blanche is often portrayed as a vain, self-centered woman who always needs to be the center of attention. She flaunts her sexuality and often judges people based on their appearance or lifestyle. However, it's her prejudices that have not aged well. Blanche is often dismissive of people who don't fall into her narrow view of what's acceptable. She often makes jokes about minorities, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. While this may have been acceptable in the '80s, it's not something that would be tolerated in today's world.
On the other hand, Rose is the embodiment of warmth and empathy. She's always quick to offer a kind word or a listening ear to someone in need. Rose doesn't judge people based on their appearance or their lifestyle choices. She's always willing to learn, grow, and understand different perspectives. Rose's empathy is highlighted in many episodes, but one that stands out is when she shares her experience of losing her husband. Her speech is poignant, and it's clear that she cares deeply about her friends.
This episode highlights the differences in their characters, with Blanche's shame of having a disabled brother utterly indefensible, while Rose just showed basic decency.
Blanche is often portrayed as a vain, self-centered woman who always needs to be the center of attention. She flaunts her sexuality and often judges people based on their appearance or lifestyle. However, it's her prejudices that have not aged well. Blanche is often dismissive of people who don't fall into her narrow view of what's acceptable. She often makes jokes about minorities, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. While this may have been acceptable in the '80s, it's not something that would be tolerated in today's world.
On the other hand, Rose is the embodiment of warmth and empathy. She's always quick to offer a kind word or a listening ear to someone in need. Rose doesn't judge people based on their appearance or their lifestyle choices. She's always willing to learn, grow, and understand different perspectives. Rose's empathy is highlighted in many episodes, but one that stands out is when she shares her experience of losing her husband. Her speech is poignant, and it's clear that she cares deeply about her friends.
This episode highlights the differences in their characters, with Blanche's shame of having a disabled brother utterly indefensible, while Rose just showed basic decency.
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