Once they learned there was a college by the same name in Minnesota, they sought the approval of the college. The public relations of the college at the time thought it was a great idea and even sent St. Olaf paraphernalia that occasionally appeared on the show.

White herself has been to St. Olaf twice and holds an honorary theater degree. In 1989, on a trip to California, the St. Olaf Choir was invited to a taping of “The Golden Girls” and taught the entire audience and cast “Um Ya Ya.”

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