Lucas Hollingsworth
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Lucas Hollingsworth was a fictional character in the final episodes of the sitcom The Golden Girls. He was played by actor Leslie Nielsen.
Lucas was the uncle of Blanche Devereaux and had come to Miami to make a visit to his niece. The trouble was that Blanche had a "vital" (to her, at least) date and didn't want to give that up to visit her relative, so she pawned him off on her often dateless roommate, Dorothy Zbornak.
During the fix-up date, at a local crab house, Lucas and Dorothy had a wonderful time After, they realize about Blanche’s setting them up, they both decided to get even with her for her inconsiderate behavior toward him. The two decided to fake an engagement, and played it up to Blanche, which infuriated her.
For the next few days, the two drove Blanche completely crazy, most especially poking fun at some of the so-called "improvements" to Hollingsworth Manor that Blanche's soon-to-be Aunt Dorothy would make. Notably, an annual barbecue on the day of "Lee's Surrender", a suggestion that made Blanche wince. Lucas hadn't seen much of Blanche, who furiously shot back: "that's because you've been too busy Yankee Doodlin'!"
Then, knowing that they had pushed it too far, they had planned on having a huge fight and breaking up in public. However, surprising things often came along, and, during the entire ruse, Dorothy and Lucas really did fall in love. He proposed, for real this time, and she accepted.
Despite Stanley Zbornak posing as a limo driver, and trying to question the love she had for Lucas, Dorothy made it to the church in style and married Lucas. She then moved out of Blanche's house, amid lots of tears and hugs.
After the honeymoon, the couple settled at Hollingsworth Manor in Atlanta.
Hollingsworth was mentioned one time, although never seen or heard (although Dorothy is seen having a telephone conversation with him in her one guest appearance) on The Golden Palace.
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