Bea Arthur was an incredible actor, advocate, and human being in so many ways. #thegoldengirls #beaarthur #bernicefrankel #dorothyzbornak #bettywhite #ruemclanahan #estellegetty #usmc #marines #womeninmilitary #80stv #90stv #classictelevision #sitcom #shadypines #miami #thankyouforbeingafriend #tvhistory #scottneumyer #didyouknowthis #didyouknowthat #moviefacts #movietrivia #triviadude #tvtrivia #tvfacts | Scott Neumyer

Maude (Bea Arthur) has found a sister for life in Florida (Esther Rolle), and today we want to celebrate their friendship by tracing back their story, from Maude hiring Florida to the beginning of Good Times! 00:00 Maude From Season 1, Episode 3 'Maude Meets Florida' 00:42 Maude From Season 1, Episode 3 'Maude Meets Florida' 02:17 Maude From Season 1, Episode 18 'Florida’s Problem' 03:35 Maude From Season 2, Episode 6 'Florida's Affair' 04:31 Maude From Season 1, Episode 18 'Florida’s Problem' 0

53 years ago TODAY, “All in the Family” got its first spin-off when “Maude” premiered in 1972! Starring Bea Arthur, “Maude” followed Edith Bunker’s cousin as she navigated social issues, namely women’s liberation. The show ran for six seasons and earned Arthur an Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy in 1977! #nostalgia #tvhistory #70sthrowback #70stv #tvshows | Classic Nerd