Just turn to your bosom buddy...

I was sad to see that Bea Arthur passed away; I didn't even realize she was sick! Of course, she was 86, so it's not like she was a spring chicken. Still, it's quite sad. And while a lot of people will gush over her turn on The Golden Girls, I'd like to give a nod to her stage work. I had the Mame cast recording on record (well, my parents did...), and she was made of awesome. Behold:



(Even with bonus Brian Stokes Mitchell at the very beginning!)