Maude Findlay Maude Findlay Maude Findlay (née Chadbourne; formerly Hilliard) is a fictional character and the main title character on the controversial 1970s sitcom "Maude". She was portrayed by the Emmy-winning actress Bea Arthur. Maude Findlay first appeared on "All in the Family" in December 1971, in the second-season episode, "Cousin Maude's Visit", and is the cousin of Edith Bunker. Maude cared for Edith, but disliked her husband, Archie Bunker. Archie and Maude were both known for getting on each other's nerves, especially since she was a liberal and Archie was a conservative. Because she was a liberal, Maude was also an
Animated sitcom Dad!", "The Cleveland Show", "Bob's Burgers", "Rick and Morty", "BoJack Horseman", and "Big Mouth". Animated sitcom An animated sitcom is a subgenre of the sitcom that is animated rather than live action. "The Flintstones", which debuted in 1960, is considered the first example of the animated sitcom genre. The similar cartoon "The Jetsons", which took place in the future rather than the past, followed in 1962. Animated sitcoms have been more controversial than traditional cartoons from the onset. "The Flintstones" was originally oriented at parents, as an animated version of "The Honeymooners", though it was primarily popular with children. In