Maude
The Election
Season 5, Episode 7 · Aired 1976-11-01
Synopsis
Mrs. Naugatuck is excited about voting for the first time in an American presidential election and debates voting for Ford or Carter. Meanwhile, the eve of the national election offers more than political worries for Maude as she meets Carol's latest boyfriend, a 21-year old, but not only is Maude worried about the age difference but also the fact that he is a Republican.
In the series
This episode is part of Maude (1972–1978) on CBS.
Liberal firebrand in Tuckahoe — abortion episode included, sponsors terrified.
Key cast
- Bea Arthur as Maude Findlay
- Bill Macy as Walter Findlay
- Adrienne Barbeau as Carol Traynor
- Conrad Bain as Arthur Harmon
- Rue McClanahan as Vivian Cavender Harmon