Shame Conrad Bain wasn't in more classic sitcoms like Maude, other than the dull part he played in stinker "Different Strokes". First thing I notice about this series is it's snappy writing. Maude is so manly, and her daughter (Adrienne Barbeau) is the epitome of femininity. Carol's new blue outfit is definitely a winner. I like how they played it with Philip, he's talked about, but very little seen of him. Hopefully that continues.
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Pompous people, take note!
mark.waltz19 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
The monologue by Conrad Bain in his debut as the ridiculously smug Dr. Arthur Harmon is a warning to extreme conservatives of how ridiculous they look. He takes an innocent situation involving Carol's son, Philip that has him ranting about gays in the military and Burt Reynolds' nude centerfold as an example of how society is deteriorating. But he's clever, fooling Maude about a bill on the ballot in an upcoming election that doesn't even exist.
This is basically a plotless episode that simply deals with the relationship between Walter and Arthur, and Walter's social drinking which results in him coming home drunk and nearly stripping down completely. The detail in character is so detailed and rich that you feel like you know them right off the bat.
This is basically a plotless episode that simply deals with the relationship between Walter and Arthur, and Walter's social drinking which results in him coming home drunk and nearly stripping down completely. The detail in character is so detailed and rich that you feel like you know them right off the bat.
Lindsey Graham look a like and a Bleeper?
letiamj-950889 September 2021
Conrad Bain's first appearance
Jimmy_the_Gent410 March 2019
Maude's next door neighbor Arthur Harmon is upset when Carol's son Phillip is caught playing doctor with Arthur's granddaughter.
Bain makes his debut as Arthur, Maude's uptight conservative nemesis and Walter's best friend. His shocked expressions and line delivery make for some of the series funniest moments. Maude and Carol talk about how the human body is beautiful and nothing wrong with curiosity about nudity. Walter gets drunk and decides to get naked for the funniest scene.
Bain makes his debut as Arthur, Maude's uptight conservative nemesis and Walter's best friend. His shocked expressions and line delivery make for some of the series funniest moments. Maude and Carol talk about how the human body is beautiful and nothing wrong with curiosity about nudity. Walter gets drunk and decides to get naked for the funniest scene.
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