Maude's old high school pal Stephanie -- a militant feminist -- visits as the Findlays prepare to host Walter's annual office party in their home.
I love MAUDE but the show could never nail a decent Xmas episode the way ALL IN THE FAMILY did. This is better than the Season 2 Xmas offering and has slightly more humorous moments. Stephanie's book is cheekily titled "Women: Get Out from Under". Steph gifts Maude with a large, framed portrait that is an actual vintage photo of Bea Arthur when she was a teenager. Vivan calls Stephanie a "party poop" several times.
Maude has her annual run-in with a public servant when they come calling for an Xmas bonus. This time it's the paperboy who gets the door slammed in his face but he retaliates at the end. Samantha Harper (Mrs. Bill Macy) and Eddie Carroll reprise their holiday roles as the horny couple who get caught making out during the party.
The Stephanie character is so insufferable even Maude eventually tells her to cool it and that there's a time and a place for everything.
MAUDE is a stellar series but this is one the weakest episodes. 6/10.
I love MAUDE but the show could never nail a decent Xmas episode the way ALL IN THE FAMILY did. This is better than the Season 2 Xmas offering and has slightly more humorous moments. Stephanie's book is cheekily titled "Women: Get Out from Under". Steph gifts Maude with a large, framed portrait that is an actual vintage photo of Bea Arthur when she was a teenager. Vivan calls Stephanie a "party poop" several times.
Maude has her annual run-in with a public servant when they come calling for an Xmas bonus. This time it's the paperboy who gets the door slammed in his face but he retaliates at the end. Samantha Harper (Mrs. Bill Macy) and Eddie Carroll reprise their holiday roles as the horny couple who get caught making out during the party.
The Stephanie character is so insufferable even Maude eventually tells her to cool it and that there's a time and a place for everything.
MAUDE is a stellar series but this is one the weakest episodes. 6/10.
