On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled on the landmark case, Roe V. Wade. Only two months earlier, TV’s cynical and spectacular Maude Findlay found herself in a position where she was forced to reckon with the exact choice upheld by the courts. And in 2022, the Supreme Court is again poised to take up the issue of abortion and a woman’s right to choose, making this a topic that is still scarily relevant. 

Rob teaches Ray about Norman Lear and his signature approach to television; Bea Arthur's comedic genius; the controversy that arose when “Maude’s Dilemma” re-aired following the Supreme Court decision; and the few television shows that have addressed the topic of abortion since 1973.

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TEAM:

Ray Hebel

Robert W Schneider

Mark Schroeder

Billy Recce

Daniel Schwartzberg

Gabe Crawford

Natalie DeSavia

ARTICLES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE 

CHIGAGO TRIBUNE 2

THE NEW YORK TIMES

BIOGRAPHY

THE NEW YORK TIMES 2

GROOVYHISTORY

REWIRE

CHICAGO TRIBUNE 3

AUDIO/VISUAL

Archie Bunker on Gun Control

Bea Arthur Interview

Maude’s First Appearance on "All In The Family"

“Maude” Theme Song

Maude and Florida

“Maude’s Dilemma” - Full Episode

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