This episode is worth it just to see Maude do a college cheer, act out the poem "Slither Dee Dee" and become increasingly jealous of old college pal Barbara Rush. Her envy is hidden by sarcasm of Rush's single status, having changed from a rather plain young woman with an overbite to a glamorous Avon executive. it's a good episode that shows in great detail Maude's insecurities as well as Rush's envy of Maude's more structured life. Bea Arthur is very funny as she desperately tries to get Rush's attention towards her mother of the year award. There's also a great rapport between Rush and Adrienne Barbeau in conversations about the changing world of women in the working field.
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Maude's High School Friend
Jimmy_the_Gent410 May 2019
Maude is visited by her old high school friend, the class ugly duckling.
Some funny moments in this pretty good episode. There are some funny scenes at the beginning as Maude relives her high school cheerleading days with a cheer. Even Florida joins in with one of her own. Maude's friend Phyllis, who had nicknames like Bunny and Mousey because of an overbite, now turns out to be a stunning beauty who has become a successful VP of Avon. She is well played by former film actress Barbara Rush. We also find out Maude's nickname was Chunky.
Some funny moments in this pretty good episode. There are some funny scenes at the beginning as Maude relives her high school cheerleading days with a cheer. Even Florida joins in with one of her own. Maude's friend Phyllis, who had nicknames like Bunny and Mousey because of an overbite, now turns out to be a stunning beauty who has become a successful VP of Avon. She is well played by former film actress Barbara Rush. We also find out Maude's nickname was Chunky.
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