“Maude” at 50: Celebrating a TV Classic’s Golden Anniversary

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September 12 marked 50 years since Maude premiered on CBS. The Emmy-winning spinoff of All in the Family instantly became one of TV’s most-watched shows, made Bea Arthur an icon, and tackled hot-button contemporary issues with a boldness that has never been matched. Here, I pay tribute to the show’s legacy and countdown its 25 best episodes.