Just watched the epsiode "The Analyst" and I was creeped out-lol

[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

[venusx]

MASH seems to be doing quite well for itself in syndication and had an episode with Hawkeye rambling to an unseen Korean family for the entire ep. Not a totally unique trope, esp in the 70s/80s.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by venusx

MASH seems to be doing quite well for itself in syndication and had an episode with Hawkeye rambling to an unseen Korean family for the entire ep. Not a totally unique trope, esp in the 70s/80s.

Never understood why

[Tripley]

It's great to have an episode where we learn a bit more about what goes on in that crazy woman's head. And it has many funny lines in between the seriousness. Didn't she win an Emmy for this one?

[Wawwie]

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

That was the episode when Maude was diagnosed with mental illness (bipolar disorder)

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Wawwie

That was the episode when Maude was diagnosed with mental illness (bipolar disorder)

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

[MichaelKeith]

Actually, I think this episode is an acting tour-de-force on Bea Arthur's part. She gives a brilliant performance in this show.

In terms of syndication, this show is enjoying a good following now on Antenna TV and has been for a couple of years now. I do wish it would get more air time on other networks also.

I love Bea Arthur and this show. All the characters are well written and acted, to me.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by MichaelKeith

Actually, I think this episode is an acting tour-de-force on Bea Arthur's part. She gives a brilliant performance in this show.

In terms of syndication, this show is enjoying a good following now on Antenna TV and has been for a couple of years now. I do wish it would get more air time on other networks also.

I love Bea Arthur and this show. All the characters are well written and acted, to me.

It comes on Antenna TV every night and you want more air time?

[Kasey]

I think meant it should get more exposure on other networks as it hasn't been shown much in the past 20 years aside from Antenna TV recently and TV Land in 1999-2001.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Kasey

I think meant it should get more exposure on other networks as it hasn't been shown much in the past 20 years aside from Antenna TV recently and TV Land in 1999-2001.

The entire series is on youtube and airs on Antenna TV mon to thurs

More than enough exposure

[venusx]

Originally Posted by Wawwie

That was the episode when Maude was diagnosed with mental illness (bipolar disorder)

She was diagnosed in the Henry Fonda for Pres two-parter.

[ThomasE]

Originally Posted by MichaelKeith

Actually, I think this episode is an acting tour-de-force on Bea Arthur's part. She gives a brilliant performance in this show.

In terms of syndication, this show is enjoying a good following now on Antenna TV and has been for a couple of years now. I do wish it would get more air time on other networks also.

I love Bea Arthur and this show. All the characters are well written and acted, to me.

I loved this episode because it shows how well skilled Bea is with her acting skills. This was some brilliant work. I give her applause for this episode. Well done.

['80sSitcoms]

Just playing devil's advocate, should she have won the Emmy for this episode? After all, that Emmy award is for comedy, and this episode is largely drama.

I love that each of the stars of "The Golden Girls" won an Emmy for her role, but I was kind of disappointed in my online research to see that they were for episodes that featured the characters in more dramatic story lines than comedic ones (excepting Betty White; I can't find which episode was submitted for the year she won).

[TVFactFan]

can't wait to see the uncut version of this episode on DVD

[LittleRickyII]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

can't wait to see the uncut version of this episode on DVD

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.