‘The Golden Bachelor’ Star Gerry Turner Surprises Retirement Home Residents for Premiere Screening (EXCLUSIVE)
29.09.2023 - 05:45
/ variety.com
Emily Longeretta For the residents of The Village at Sherman Oaks, a boutique senior living community 15 miles north of Los Angeles, they thought Thursday night would be a fun, group viewing of “The Golden Bachelor” in the screening room. Around 25 residents lined up to get a front row seat in the theater, which was decorated with gold streamers and balloons and filled with snacks, from sparkling cider and popcorn to Werther’s and Ferrero Rocher chocolates. In fact, “The Golden Bachelor” was screened at 200 retirement homes across the country on Thursday night, all of which were set up with similar decor and treats.
The excitement was palpable. Meryl, a 91-year-old resident, has watched many seasons of “The Bachelor” and feels it is “time” for the spinoff. “He’s very good looking,” she said of Gerry Turner.
“I’m exactly 20 years older than he is. If I were 20 years younger, I would have gone on the show.” When assured she could have gone on — age is just a number! — she quickly shared that she was married for 75(!) years and lost her husband two years ago, so she isn’t quite ready. She also wasn’t ready for what happened next: Gerry Turner walked in the door.
“I heard you guys wanted to know a little bit about ‘The Golden Bachelor,'” the 72-year-old lead told the group as they loudly applauded. When they eventually settled down, he answered a few questions from the audience — which included 82-year-old Judy S., a resident who was hopeful that he’d date her daughter. When he laughed and asked if any one else wanted to set him up with their daughters, Meryl chimed in and asked if, instead, he could instead be set up with one of them.
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