Amanda's was created by Elliot Shoenman, who had previously written six episodes of Arthur's 1970s sitcom Maude. Since Maude concluded in 1978, Arthur had been approached with numerous ideas, until Shoenman showed her some tapes of Fawlty Towers.
Amanda's was conceived by Elliot Shoenman, who had previously contributed to six episodes of Arthur's 1970s sitcom Maude. After Maude ended its run in 1978, Arthur received numerous ideas until Shoenman presented her with some examples from the British comedy Fawlty Towers.