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TVFactFan · 02-06-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleRickyII

Really? You said above that it's too depressing to see again. I might fall closer in line with your initial sentiment. The acting was certainly great, and the writing as well as it provided enlightenment on the character. But once you've absorbed all that, it's kind of like going back to the doctor and asking him/her to repeat what he/she told you last time, as if that's going to reveal a different diagnosis. I understand the diagnosis now. I know what's "wrong" with Maude and I accept it. Now let me laugh at her.

I am going to get the DVD and watch it all over again since it is now available

tlc38tlc38 · 04-20-2015, 12:51 PM

I just watched the episode for the very first time and I have to say it is BY FAR the best episode of the series that I've seen so far. It touched me deeply and it gives Maude more depth as a human and not just a character.

Ron Ron · 04-20-2015, 06:04 PM

I haven't seen that episode yet but will see it this week. I have so many dvds thats it has been hard to get to all my dvds….LOL

Kasey · 04-20-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I just watched the episode for the very first time and I have to say it is BY FAR the best episode of the series that I've seen so far. It touched me deeply and it gives Maude more depth as a human and not just a character.

It's a departure for the series and Bea gives a great performance (as always) but this time it's more drama then comedy, so it's not one of my favorites or "go-to" episodes.

TVFactFan · 04-20-2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasey

It's a departure for the series and Bea gives a great performance (as always) but this time it's more drama then comedy, so it's not one of my favorites or "go-to" episodes.

Yes very dramatic lol I was almost in tears

treky · 06-23-2015, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Maude was the only person in this episode talking to her therapist who was only seen from behind while she talked about her life and childhood and turning 50. Wow this was one bizarre episode

See this episode is the main reason why this show does not do well in syndication because of how serious it was. Who can watch a depressing episode like that again?-lol

I remember when that episode first aired, I read somewhere that they got the idea for it from that MASH episode where it was just Hawkeye for the entire show.

opus · 06-23-2015, 01:51 AM

Who else has done stuff like that? Wasn't there a Family Ties with Alex in this style?

treky · 06-23-2015, 03:19 AM

yea, I think there was. And FAMILY GUY did it once, with Stewie & Brian locked in a bank vault or something.

cleverfun3000 · 06-23-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

This show and All in the Family was only meant to seen one time lol

I happen to be a huge fan of BOTH those iconic shows and I am here to state that they are most definitely worth watching more than one time apiece.

TVFactFan · 06-23-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

I happen to be a huge fan of BOTH those iconic shows and I am here to state that they are most definitely worth watching more than one time apiece.

I think that statement only applies to Laverne and Shirley and One Day at a Time. I take that back about Maude and All in the Family

ThomasE · 06-23-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

I happen to be a huge fan of BOTH those iconic shows and I am here to state that they are most definitely worth watching more than one time apiece.

I agree with you 100% these were both good shows.I really did like the episode of March when she was talking to her analyst I thought the author did some great work there as an actress to cost her to stretch yourself and really come out of the box with all of the lines and memorization I just really Thought that she did an outstanding job Nell Carter did the same thing on season four of give me a break when her caracter was trapped in an elevator with a woman that was deaf. ms Carter did well in this episode as well.

tlc38tlc38 · 06-24-2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

I agree with you 100% these were both good shows.I really did like the episode of March when she was talking to her analyst I thought the author did some great work there as an actress to cost her to stretch yourself and really come out of the box with all of the lines and memorization I just really Thought that she did an outstanding job Nell Carter did the same thing on season four of give me a break when her caracter was trapped in an elevator with a woman that was deaf. ms Carter did well in this episode as well.

That's one of the best episodes of "Gimme a Break!" ever made. It was very well written and acted.

tlc38tlc38 · 02-08-2016, 10:46 AM

Just rewatched this episode this morning.

It still holds its own. This episode was so well-written and brilliantly acted by Bea. This is probably one of the best sitcom episodes ever made...not just of "Maude" but of ANY sitcom. It's like a one woman show, it goes through so many emotions in just 25 minutes. So genius.

TVFactFan · 02-08-2016, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Just rewatched this episode this morning.

It still holds its own. This episode was so well-written and brilliantly acted by Bea. This is probably one of the best sitcom episodes ever made...not just of "Maude" but of ANY sitcom. It's like a one woman show, it goes through so many emotions in just 25 minutes. So genius.

I see that it's complete on DVD by shout and I now have to add this to my list of shows

Svenfan1234 · 03-10-2016, 09:54 PM

I actually liked this episode. Very well acted and showed how talented Bea was

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Ron Ron Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 30, 2005 Posts: 2,138	I haven't seen that episode yet but will see it this week. I have so many dvds thats it has been hard to get to all my dvds….LOL

06-23-2015, 01:51 AM	#22
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,568	Who else has done stuff like that? Wasn't there a Family Ties with Alex in this style?

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treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	yea, I think there was. And FAMILY GUY did it once, with Stewie & Brian locked in a bank vault or something.

02-08-2016, 10:46 AM	#28
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,259	Just rewatched this episode this morning. It still holds its own. This episode was so well-written and brilliantly acted by Bea. This is probably one of the best sitcom episodes ever made...not just of "Maude" but of ANY sitcom. It's like a one woman show, it goes through so many emotions in just 25 minutes. So genius.