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TJ · 03-07-2007, 12:05 AM

She is woman, hear her roar! And that woman is none other than the uncompromising, enterprising, anything but tranquilizing Maude Findlay! For those that are totally in the dark, Maude Findlay (played by Bea Arthur) made her first appearance in television on an episode of All in the Family as Edith Bunker’s cousin—a liberal that is everything that Archie Bunker isn't. Like many other characters on All in the Family, Maude eventually got her own spin-off, where she was living in upstate New York with her husband Walter (Bill Macy), recently divorced daughter Carol (Adrienne Barbeau), and Carol's son Phillip. Living next door was Dr. Arthur Harmon (Conrad Bain of Diff’rent Strokes), who always seemed to be against Maude on pretty much everything. Rue McClanahan played Vivian, who was Maude's best friend that she has known for years. The first season had another character that we all know and love, Florida Evans (Esther Rolle) as Maude's maid, who would eventually be having some good times of her own. Much like other Norman Lear series, the show tackled some very controversial issues throughout its run.

The Complete First Season contains all 22 hilarious and unedited episodes of this television gem that seems to have mostly disappeared since the original airing of the series on a three-disc set.

Read our review here:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/maudeseason1dvdreview.html

Post any questions or comments about this set.

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 03-07-2007, 06:49 PM

Thanks for the review. I can't wait to get Season 1.

03-07-2007, 12:05 AM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,683	Maude - The Complete First Season DVD Review She is woman, hear her roar! And that woman is none other than the uncompromising, enterprising, anything but tranquilizing Maude Findlay! For those that are totally in the dark, Maude Findlay (played by Bea Arthur) made her first appearance in television on an episode of All in the Family as Edith Bunker’s cousin—a liberal that is everything that Archie Bunker isn't. Like many other characters on All in the Family, Maude eventually got her own spin-off, where she was living in upstate New York with her husband Walter (Bill Macy), recently divorced daughter Carol (Adrienne Barbeau), and Carol's son Phillip. Living next door was Dr. Arthur Harmon (Conrad Bain of Diff’rent Strokes), who always seemed to be against Maude on pretty much everything. Rue McClanahan played Vivian, who was Maude's best friend that she has known for years. The first season had another character that we all know and love, Florida Evans (Esther Rolle) as Maude's maid, who would eventually be having some good times of her own. Much like other Norman Lear series, the show tackled some very controversial issues throughout its run. The Complete First Season contains all 22 hilarious and unedited episodes of this television gem that seems to have mostly disappeared since the original airing of the series on a three-disc set. Read our review here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/maudeseason1dvdreview.html Post any questions or comments about this set.

03-07-2007, 06:49 PM	#2
GoldenGirlsFan92 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2005 Location: Louisana Posts: 2,243	Thanks for the review. I can't wait to get Season 1.
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