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seventies_sitcoms · 07-31-2005, 02:57 PM

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?"

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.

Mikado · 07-31-2005, 08:42 PM

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

seventies_sitcoms · 07-31-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

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

I don't remember Walter committing suicide.

Mikado · 07-31-2005, 09:36 PM

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

seventies_sitcoms · 07-31-2005, 09:54 PM

I'll have to check it out.

Brian Damage · 07-31-2005, 09:56 PM

I never heard that either.

seventies_sitcoms · 07-31-2005, 10:04 PM

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.

Brian Damage · 07-31-2005, 10:13 PM

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

Mikado · 07-31-2005, 10:13 PM

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

Mikado · 07-31-2005, 10:16 PM

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

seventies_sitcoms · 07-31-2005, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

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

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.

Mikado · 07-31-2005, 10:18 PM

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

seventies_sitcoms · 07-31-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

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

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!

Brian Damage · 07-31-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

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

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

JeffRuss1972 · 08-03-2005, 06:53 PM

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.

07-31-2005, 02:57 PM	#1
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	Was Maude really a big bully? 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?" 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.

08-03-2005, 06:53 PM	#15
JeffRuss1972 70s Sitcoms Rule!!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 11, 2005 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 1,257	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.
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07-31-2005, 08:42 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	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

07-31-2005, 09:36 PM	#4
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	yup, very last show of the series....they dont show it of course, but , its mentioned

07-31-2005, 09:54 PM	#5
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	I'll have to check it out.

07-31-2005, 09:56 PM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I never heard that either.

07-31-2005, 10:04 PM	#7
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	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.

07-31-2005, 10:13 PM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I tried looking up info too and saw nothing about a suicide.

07-31-2005, 10:16 PM	#10
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Unfortunately, its been a loooong time since ive seen this show...it was my fave at the time...id love to see it again

07-31-2005, 10:18 PM	#12
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	hmmmmm maybe it was one of Maudes ex hubbys who commited suicide!!!! ... she was widdowed at twice, as I recall ... Darn senility!!