#25 - "Cousin Maude's Visit" Original Airdate December 11, 1971 Production Code 213 When Archie, Gloria, and Mike all fall ill with the flu, Edith calls her cousin Maude for help, against Archie's wishes. When spirited and outspoken Maude arrives, she fusses over everyone but Archie. Archie and Maude both make no secret of the dislike for each other, while disagreeing and arguing over everything, especially politics. Cast Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers Directed by John Rich Teleplay by Philip Mishkin and Michael Ross & Bernie Ross Story by Philip Mishkin Guest Star Beatrice Arthur as Cousin Maude Click On Thumbnails Below To View Photos Larger

CBS executives...

loved the character Maude Findlay in "Cousin Maude's Visit" and felt that the character could make it on her own. So CBS had Norman Lear contract Beatrice Arthur to star in the new series "Maude" in which he created. The "Maude" pilot aired as "All In The Family" 's episode:

#37 - "Maude" Original Airdate March 11, 1972 Production Code 224 Edith's Cousin Maude invites her and reluctantly Archie, to her daughter Carol's second wedding. After arriving at Maude's, the wedding is called off after Carol learns her groom to be has bought a house without her consent, and expects her to quit her job to raise kids. Cast Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers Directed by John Rich Written by Rod Parker Guest Stars Beatrice Arthur as Maude Findlay, Marcia Rodd as Carol, Bill Macy as Walter Findlay, Robert Dishy as David Green, Bernie West as The Repairman Click On Thumbnails Below To View Photos Larger