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seventies_sitcoms · 03-30-2005, 01:01 PM

I can't remember which TV show site I read this at, but I guess they filmed a few episodes of Maude for a 1978-79 season? They changed the format of the show with Maude as the only character left from the other seasons. They show was supposed to have had Maude in office and the new characters were all the silly government officials, etc, she had to deal with. Even Walter was no longer on the show because he and Maude separated. Bea Arthur claimed she could no longer play Maude and the show was entirely scrapped after three or four episodes.

I wonder if this footage actually exists? Maybe it wasn't even edited into actual episodes. If we ever (COUGH!) have a Maude release those would be fantastic extras.

Didn't Bill Macy have a very short lived sitcom after Maude where he played a Senator or somebody who is in office?

James"Thunder"Early · 03-30-2005, 01:07 PM

This is true. They did go into the new format for a few episodes and Bea Arthur decided she didn't want to continue. the decided use the format for another series about a Congressman with Cleavon Little. when the producers showed it to black congressmen they didn't like it so they scrapped it and revamped it inton "Hanging In" with Bill Macy.

MikeLutton · 03-31-2005, 08:14 PM

it wouldnt of been fun without Walter on Maude she have nobody yell atr and stuff and it would failed anyway it be jsut like Archie Bunkers place without Edith just not same just my opinoin.

signed Mike

03-30-2005, 01:01 PM	#1
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	Was there really an attempt at a seventh season of Maude? I can't remember which TV show site I read this at, but I guess they filmed a few episodes of Maude for a 1978-79 season? They changed the format of the show with Maude as the only character left from the other seasons. They show was supposed to have had Maude in office and the new characters were all the silly government officials, etc, she had to deal with. Even Walter was no longer on the show because he and Maude separated. Bea Arthur claimed she could no longer play Maude and the show was entirely scrapped after three or four episodes. I wonder if this footage actually exists? Maybe it wasn't even edited into actual episodes. If we ever (COUGH!) have a Maude release those would be fantastic extras. Didn't Bill Macy have a very short lived sitcom after Maude where he played a Senator or somebody who is in office?

03-30-2005, 01:07 PM	#2
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	This is true. They did go into the new format for a few episodes and Bea Arthur decided she didn't want to continue. the decided use the format for another series about a Congressman with Cleavon Little. when the producers showed it to black congressmen they didn't like it so they scrapped it and revamped it inton "Hanging In" with Bill Macy.
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03-31-2005, 08:14 PM	#3
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,888	reply it wouldnt of been fun without Walter on Maude she have nobody yell atr and stuff and it would failed anyway it be jsut like Archie Bunkers place without Edith just not same just my opinoin. signed Mike