This pilot is better than any "Maude" episode I can recall. The story of Maude's daughter about to be married is well done. Observant viewers will note that Marcia Rodd and Bill Macy had each appeared, as different characters, in previous AITF episodes. I think Marcia was better-looking than Adrienne Barbeau, but Adrienne had at least two other good qualities. In this episode, we hear some bigoted remarks being made-and without Archie being present. Three characters, initially denouncing Archie for his bigotry, ultimately prove themselves not entirely free of prejudice. This episode had the benefit of John Rich, one of the all-time best TV directors. Perhaps, "Maude" would have been better if Rich had directed that show.