Maude
Vivian's Surprise
Season 5, Episode 22 · Aired 1977-03-21
Synopsis
Vivian is delighted with Arthur when he returns from a trip to New England and they spend a romantic evening together. However, the next day Vivian is in for a shock, it seems Arthur has a twin brother, Arnold who has escaped from a mental institution heading to Tuckahoe to impersonate Arthur. Vivian and Maude soon realize Arnold was the one Vivian spent the night with.
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