The estate of acclaimed singer-songwriter Andrew Gold is thrilled to announce their latest collaboration with Disney Entertainment Television, which will spotlight the lyrics to Gold’s classic hit “Thank You for Being a Friend” on “The Golden Girls”-themed merchandise. The collaboration, which comes just ahead of the beloved legacy series’ 40th anniversary, marks the first time the music and lyrics for “Thank You for Being a Friend” have been available in connection with “The Golden Girls” merchandise, facilitated by Lenny Herbert of Maximum Orbit on behalf of the Andrew Gold estate.

“Few songs capture the spirit of connection and gratitude like Andrew’s ‘Thank You for Being a Friend,’” said Leslie Kogan Gold of the Andrew Gold estate. “We’re excited to see his legacy celebrated through a brand that shares that same spirit of humor, heart and enduring friendship.”

The Andrew Gold estate is committed to preserving and sharing Andrew’s musical legacy, with “Thank You for Being a Friend” standing as a joyful reminder of the warmth and sincerity Andrew brought to the world through his music.

The Andrew Gold estate’s merchandise licensing business is represented by Lenny Herbert of Maximum Orbit.

About Andrew Gold
Andrew Gold was a versatile musician who worked on everything from TV theme songs to Linda Ronstadt records to his own top 40 hits—and so much more. Gold is perhaps best known globally for writing “Thank You for Being a Friend” as part of his third studio album, All This and Heaven Too, which climbed to No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 before becoming the beloved theme for “The Golden Girls.” Gold also wrote “Spooky, Scary Skeletons,” which has surged in popularity in recent years on TikTok and YouTube, becoming a modern-day Halloween staple, with over 8.5 billion views in videos across TikTok and an additional 8 billion views on YouTube.

About “The Golden Girls”
“The Golden Girls” premiered in 1985 and follows four vibrant friends sharing life and laughter in Miami: strong-willed Dorothy Zbornak, spacey Rose Nylund, flirtatious Blanche Devereaux, and wise-cracking Sophia Petrillo. The show’s magic has bridged generations, delighting original TV audiences and new streaming viewers alike. Though these distinctive personalities occasionally clash, their enduring friendship — celebrated in the theme song “Thank You for Being a Friend” — remains the heart of this beloved series. All seven seasons of the iconic series are available for streaming on Hulu.