Age is just a number and who better to prove this than Gerry Turner, the first 72-year-old star of the newest "Bachelor" spinoff, "The Golden Bachelor". In a wonderful twist of geriatric love and wisdom, Turner sets out to prove that, indeed, old is gold! Picture this: You walk into your communal living room in the retirement community, grumbling about an aggravated hip. Your "Golden Girls" re-runs are interrupted by Turner's mesmerizing charm displayed on national television, as he embarks on his quest to find love. You mutter something about "that young whippersnapper", forgetting momentarily that he's in his seventies. Billed as a dating show for the more mature amongst us, "The Golden Bachelor" defies the conventional ageism of reality TV. It's a veritable smorgasbord of seasoned romance, laced with a hint of arthritis. Turner, a widower with a twinkle in his cataract-ridden eyes and a heart that begs to command the remote on cold, lonely nights, is our esteemed bachelor. While we won't see his dates scrambling into helicopters or bungee-jumping off cliffs, we can definitely expect a dollop of excitement in the form of competitive bingo. And we dare say it'll be a revelation when everyone finds out that it's actually possible to have a group date at an early bird dinner and still make it home before 9 p.m. Following the grand tradition of the senior gentlemen of our nation, Turner also regularly forgets where he placed his reading glasses, making the rose ceremonies an unexpected delight. Will he give the rose to Ethel or accidentally to the show's host due to his blurry vision? No doubt, the teaser promo showing Turner complaining about the music being "too loud," while asking a hopeful to repeat her name thrice, sets the hilarious, high stakes tone the audience can expect for the rest of the season. With Gerry driving (below the speed limit, of course) his mobility scooter down the path of love, there's much to anticipate. Will the sweet taste of Ensure replace the steamy hot tub sessions of 'The Bachelor'? Will the sound of dentures soaking gently in the night replace the clinks of champagne flutes? Only time will tell if "The Golden Bachelor" is just a new way to fill the 8 p.m. time slot or something more revolutionary. One thing, however, is certain. Gerry Turner has stolen the show and our hearts, one discount coupon at a time. Here's to seniors proving that love knows no age barrier... or bedtime.