Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams digs into the highly original and occasionally controversial character of Maude Finley of Maude, a 1972-1978 series that was spun off from All in the Family. Cynthia details Bea Arthur's theatrical chops and reputation that made her successful showrunner Norman Lear's top choice for the role. Cynthia also touches on the controversial topics like infidelity, alcoholism, mental health, menopause, women's rights and abortion, explored by the series.