I know people who never liked Maude and never thought her show was funny at all. My father never liked it. I remember in the 80's when a local station ran it my father would be like "Oh, God! I can't believe they're still showing that loudmouthed pushy _itch of a bully on TV. She wasn't funny. Whoever said this show was funny?" :lol:

Was Maude a bully or was she just a very vocal and strongly opinionated woman that didn't sweeten the truth when she spoke to you.

I thought she was very funny....pushy, maybe , but, i think that was the premise of the show, a woman who knew what she wanted and wasnt letting anyone stop her, especially her rather easy-going husband, interestingly, the show ended with that character ( Walter ) commiting suicide :eek:

I thought she was very funny....pushy, maybe , but, i think that was the premise of the show, a woman who knew what she wanted and wasnt letting anyone stop her, especially her rather easy-going husband, interestingly, the show ended with that character ( Walter ) commiting suicide :eek:

I don't remember Walter committing suicide.

yup, very last show of the series....they dont show it of course, but , its mentioned

I'll have to check it out.

I never heard that either.

A few episodes of an aborted seventh season were filmed with Maude in Congress, and she was the only the original character from the old show format. Bill Macy no longer wanted to be on the show, and they had Maude and Walter separate because Walter did want involved in the hectic life of a Congresswoman. He did not commit suicide. Bea Arthur wanted out too and just quit.

I tried looking up info too and saw nothing about a suicide.

ok...perhaps i got confused with another show.... I remember Maude going to Washington though :confused:

Unfortunately, its been a loooong time since ive seen this show...it was my fave at the time...id love to see it again

ok...perhaps i got confused with another show.... I remember Maude going to Washington though :confused:

The show ended with her getting elected into Congress. Sadly the new format of Maude didn't work out and Bea arthur walked out after only filming 3 or 4 episodes. Six seasons of Maude was enough for her.

hmmmmm maybe it was one of Maudes ex hubbys who commited suicide!!!! ... she was widdowed at twice, as I recall ... Darn senility!! :lol:

hmmmmm maybe it was one of Maudes ex hubbys who commited suicide!!!! ... she was widdowed at twice, as I recall ... Darn senility!! :lol:


I guess it would be possible for somebody married to Maude to commit suicide. Poor Walter did act at times like he wanted to. Boy, they got into those fights involving smashed windows and dishes! :lol:

hmmmmm maybe it was one of Maudes ex hubbys who commited suicide!!!! ... she was widdowed at twice, as I recall ... Darn senility!! :lol:


You know what? I think you are right. I believe it was mentioned on an episode of AITF.

Maude was actually, deep down, somewhat insecure and sensitive. She came across as a pushy loudmouth who ranted and raved, but if you watch closely she would occasionally let her guard down and show a great amount of depth. In this way, she was similar to a female Ralph Kramden of The Honeymooners.

Maude was actually, deep down, somewhat insecure and sensitive. She came across as a pushy loudmouth who ranted and raved, but if you watch closely she would occasionally let her guard down and show a great amount of depth. In this way, she was similar to a female Ralph Kramden of The Honeymooners.
well said

I know people who never liked Maude and never thought her show was funny at all. My father never liked it. I remember in the 80's when a local station ran it my father would be like "Oh, God! I can't believe they're still showing that loudmouthed pushy _itch of a bully on TV. She wasn't funny. Whoever said this show was funny?" :lol:

Was Maude a bully or was she just a very vocal and strongly opinionated woman that didn't sweeten the truth when she spoke to you.



She wasn't a bully around Florida-lol Maybe toward Arthur and Vivian

She wasn't a bully around Florida-lol Maybe toward Arthur and Vivian


She never probably got too mouthy with Florida because she knew Florida would put her into her place. :lol:

Maude was very bossy and pushy, but she knew her own mind.

As far as Florida goes, I think Maude still had a soft spot for blacks. I loved it.

I do not think that Maude was a Bully

ok...perhaps i got confused with another show.... I remember Maude going to Washington though :confused:


jr ewing commited suicide at end of dallas mabye that what u thinking of

Maude could be pushy and overbearing but she definitely was not a bully. I personally liked her style but I can def see how others could be turned off by her; she was definitely a strong personality.

To me, Maude was just scary. :lol: