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Jefffalan · 10-02-2004, 05:52 PM

Does anyone remember the last 2 seasons of Maude(1976-78) and how good they were? I can't remember ANYTHING about those last 2 seasons, and I was wondering how they were in terms of laughs, story content, etc. Thanks!!!

TVFactFan · 10-02-2004, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by Jefffalan
Does anyone remember the last 2 seasons of Maude(1976-78) and how good they were? I can't remember ANYTHING about those last 2 seasons, and I was wondering how they were in terms of laughs, story content, etc. Thanks!!!

I received some eps in a tape trade from the 76-77 season and they were watchable episodes. I do know the show Maude didn't finish in the top 30 in it's last two seasos.

Jefffalan · 10-03-2004, 12:43 PM

So it was sagging in the ratings big time by then. I wonder if it could have lasted longer if the plotline of Maude going to Washington to be a congresswoman would have been allowed to play out? Hmmm . . .

TVFactFan · 10-03-2004, 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by Jefffalan
So it was sagging in the ratings big time by then. I wonder if it could have lasted longer if the plotline of Maude going to Washington to be a congresswoman would have been allowed to play out? Hmmm . . .

See that's what i would like to find out. I don't know where the show finished exactly the last two season in the ratings because lots of books only post the top 30 shows for each season. I want to see the top 80-LOL I want to see where all the shows finished so i can know exactly why some short-lived shows was cancelled.

Jefffalan · 10-04-2004, 08:46 PM

If you happen to have a copy of The Great TV Sitcom Book by Rick Mitz, there is a note in there towards the end of the write-up on "Maude" that gives its ranking in the last season. I had this book years ago and want to find it again- real informative. Anyway, the ratings were VERY low, which is one of the reasons Bea Arthur was disenchanted with continuing in the role. I remember reading that she said "It is time for both me and my character to take a rest . . . "

10-02-2004, 05:52 PM	#1
Jefffalan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2001 Location: Villa Rica, GA United States Posts: 184	Last 2 Seasons of Maude Does anyone remember the last 2 seasons of Maude(1976-78) and how good they were? I can't remember ANYTHING about those last 2 seasons, and I was wondering how they were in terms of laughs, story content, etc. Thanks!!!
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10-03-2004, 12:43 PM	#3
Jefffalan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2001 Location: Villa Rica, GA United States Posts: 184	So it was sagging in the ratings big time by then. I wonder if it could have lasted longer if the plotline of Maude going to Washington to be a congresswoman would have been allowed to play out? Hmmm . . .

10-04-2004, 08:46 PM	#5
Jefffalan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2001 Location: Villa Rica, GA United States Posts: 184	If you happen to have a copy of The Great TV Sitcom Book by Rick Mitz, there is a note in there towards the end of the write-up on "Maude" that gives its ranking in the last season. I had this book years ago and want to find it again- real informative. Anyway, the ratings were VERY low, which is one of the reasons Bea Arthur was disenchanted with continuing in the role. I remember reading that she said "It is time for both me and my character to take a rest . . . "