‘Mid-Century Modern’ is a nod to ‘Golden Girls’ and a tribute to Linda Lavin

Hailing from the minds of Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, creators of “Will & Grace”, and directed by James Burrows, who has previously worked on shows like “Taxi” and “Cheers” (and also “Will & Grace”), this series shares a loose resemblance to “The Golden Girls”. The story revolves around three friends – Nathan Lane as Bunny, Matt Bomer as Jerry, and Nathan Lee Graham as Arthur – who move in together following the demise of their fourth friend. They share a house with Bunny’s mother, Sybil (played by Lavin). The title “Younger” seems to refer only to the house, a distinctive style reminiscent of Palm Springs, where the series is set, and whose gay-friendly nature is humorously emphasized in various jokes, such as “This place is so gay, even the trees are named Joshua.” While there are some similarities between the characters in the two sitcoms, it’s worth merely acknowledging this connection.