"Betty White's Humor and Deflection on the 'Golden Girls' Set"
"Golden Girls" writer Stan Zimmerman reflects on his experiences working with Betty White and Estelle Getty, revealing that White made jokes at Getty's expense on set to deflect attention from Getty's struggles with early dementia. Zimmerman believes White was trying to help Getty collect herself during panic attacks caused by the pressure of quick script changes. He also addresses rumors of tension between White and Bea Arthur, attributing it to their different work ethics and personalities.