Cast includes Bea Arthur, Conrad Bain, Adrienne Barbeau, Bill Macy, and Rue McClanahan. This groundbreaking comedy from the 1970s featuring liberal feminist Maude Findlay (played by Bea Arthur) and her family in New York covers topics including abortion, alcoholism, civil rights, gay rights, legalization of marijuana, and suicide.
Creator
Lear, Norman; Yorkin, Bud
Production Team
Sony Pictures Television and Shout! Factory
Genre
Television Series Comedy
Content Notes
Seasons 1–6
Language
English
Media Format
19 DVDs (4260 min.)
Type
Color
Additional Content
Individual seasons are also available separately on DVD, and some individual episodes are available for streaming. The DVD set includes two unaired episodes; the episodes "Cousin Maude's Visit" and "Maude: Pilot" from All in the Family (where the Maude character first appeared); special features "And Then There's Maude: Television's First Feminist" and "Everything but Hemorrhoids: Maude Speaks to America"; and interviews with actors Adrienne Barbeau and Bill Macy.
Production Notes
Broadcast on the CBS television network from 1972 to 1978. Bea Arthur won a 1977 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Maude Findlay.