The popular TV sitcom Maude starring Beatrice Arthur wowed audiences by touching on groundbreaking themes and taboo subject material. It accomplished all of this while making audiences laugh and smile throughout it's 6 critically acclaimed seasons. The show was accessible to audiences young or old and to this day remains a landmark achievement for the sitcom genre.
Beatrice Arthur played the title character Maude with a masterful delivery that is still remembered for her impeccable timing and cunning deadpan humor. She was a revolutionary character in American television by bringing a strong empowered -- albeit opinionated -- female lead into the living rooms of the masses. She was a breath of fresh air in an industry that was riddled with misogyny and sexist portrayals of air-headed bimbo blonde actresses meant only to be eye-candy on their respective shows.
She tackled hard-hitting controversial issues like abortion, alcoholism, domestic violence, and substance abuse in a way that few could. Despite her contributions to the realm of television, the show experienced pushback and protest by those offended by its edgy subject material. Although as you may have already heard before, any publicity is good publicity. This cliche proved to be true for Maude which saw soaring popularity and high Nelson ratings for its first 4 seasons.
This reoccurring theme of controversy propelled the show into the limelight, winning over the approval and hearts of millions of viewers and critics alike. It seemed as if, the more the show pushed the envelope, the more people tuned-in to see what exactly would happen next. It became the show's defining element to explore ideas and politics that would rile up a healthy debate. This wave would eventually crash however and the show would eventually face the chopping block. We'll reveal why Beatrice Arthur says the show was eventually canceled and it's not what you might be thinking.
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