MAUDE
Plot Synopsis: This "All In The Family" spin-off centers
around Edith's cousin, Maude Findlay. She's a liberal independent
woman living in Tuckahoe, NY with her fourth husband Walter; owner
of Findlay's Friendly Appliances, Carol Trainor; Maude's divorced
daughter from her 2nd marriage and Philip; Carol's son. Other characters
included: Dr. Arthur Harmon; Walter's conservative best friend from
their Army days. He and Maude were always at odds when it came to
politics and just about everything, Vivian Cavender-Harmon; Maude's
naieve best friend from their college days who married Harmon in season
three; During the show's run, Maude had gone through three maids during
the series run: Florida Evans, Nell Naugutuck and Victoria Butterfield.
Mrs. Naugutuck and Florida, however, were the most memorable. Although
it was a situation comedy, it dealt with serious and often controversial
issues, much like Norman Lear's other shows "All In The Family"
"One Day At a Time" and "Good Times."