Dorothy Zbornak (later Hollingsworth; née Petrillo) is a character from the sitcom television series The Golden Girls, portrayed by Bea Arthur. Sarcastic, introspective, compassionate, and fiercely …

Sep 13, 2025 · On Sept. 14, 1985, The Golden Girls premiered on NBC with a cast of four actresses: Bea Arthur as Dorothy Zbornak, Estelle Getty as her mother Sophia Petrillo, Betty White as Rose …

Bea Arthur is an accomplished comedian, actress and singer. Her impressive career spanned almost seven decades, and included memorable roles as Maude Findlay, on the 1970s sitcom Maude, and …

“The Golden Girls,” a groundbreaking sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992, is celebrated for its witty dialogue, relatable characters, and poignant explorations of friendship and aging. At the heart of this …

Sep 25, 2024 · Dorothy Zbornak (née Petrillo) is a fictional character from the TV series The Golden Girls, portrayed by Bea Arthur for 7 years and 183 episodes. Dorothy was the strong, smart, …

Jul 30, 2024 · Nothing beats a comeback from Zbornak. Dorothy Zbornak was The Golden Girls’ whip-smart, one-liner queen. She was savage in her…

Nov 1, 2024 · This article examines the character of Dorothy Zbornak from the television series The Golden Girls. Through the lens of feminist rhetoric and healthcare advocacy, the study analyzes …

Dorothy Zbornak briefly becomes a writer for the educational children's program The Mister Terrific Show and appears on the show as "Mrs School Teacher" before quitting.

Shady Pines, Ma! —Dorothy, to Sophia Dorothy Zbornak-Hollingsworth (née Petrillo) is one of the four main characters on the 1985 NBC sitcom The Golden Girls, and its spin-off, The Golden Palace.

[Rose and Dorothy are attempting to move a new toilet into the bathroom] Rose: Oh, don't give up, Dorothy. If the ancient Egyptians could move twenty ton stone blocks to build the pyramids, we can …