Although "gal pal" shows are not uncommon, most are presented as sit-coms , i.e. Cybill, I Love Lucy, Laverne and Shirley, etc. This show presents an adult female friendship that has evolved out of childhood into adulthood. This aspect of the series is , to me, the most appealing facet of the show. No doubt that the stand against racism and the exploration of the differences between the family woman and the successful career woman help to shape the show's character, but the friendship is the heart of the program and the main reason I tune in each week.