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Florida's Problem: Directed by Hal Cooper. With Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain. Florida arrives at Maude's in a bad mood. She tells Maude that her husband wants her to quit her job, but she does not want to.
- (98)
- Comedy
- Hal Cooper
- 1973-02-13
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- Cast (in Credits Order)
Florida's Problem was the 18th episode of Season 1 of Maude, and the 18th overall episode in the series. Directed by Hal Cooper, the episode, which was written as a teleplay by Budd Grossman from a story penned by Alan J. Levitt, originally aired on CBS-TV on February 13, 1973.
Florida arrives at Maude's in a bad mood. She tells Maude that her husband wants her to quit her job, but she does not want to.
Florida is backed into a corner by her chauvinistic husband, Henry (John Amos), who has picked up a second job and gives her an ultimatum to quit her housekeeping job at the Findlays home. Soon it begins to cause problems for Maude and Walter as Walter takes Henry's side and Maude takes Florida's.
Trivia
•Although Bea Arthur, in real life, was a heavy smoker, this was the only time where she was shown smoking on air. •This the first appearance of John Amos as Florida's husband Henry Evans. When the spin-off Good Times debuted two years later, his name was changed to James Evans Sr. and his father's name was Henry Evans.
Connections
References •Sanford and Son (NBC-TV series) - Is mentioned by Maude.
Scene excerpts
Quotes •Henry Evans (Floria's husband): I'm coming back at 9:00, and I mean 9:00 WPT. [he leaves] •Maude: Florida, what's "WPT"? •Florida Evans: White People Time. If he didn't mean 9:00 sharp he would have said CPT. That's Colored People Time. Which means 'shuffle on in when you feel like it'. •Maude: Of all the male chauvinist pigs. I mean, he's something straight out of the dark ages. Nothing racial intended. •Florida: [to her husband, Henry] Now, you hurt because of your pride, and I love you for that. But I also resent you for not being just as proud of me as I am of you. •Henry: I am proud of you Florida, its just that I don't want you to be a maid no more. •Florida: Them two don't go together Henry. Your mother was a maid. That's how your brothers got through school and you got to be a fireman. My grandmother was a maid, that's how my daddy got a little schoolin'. There are a lot of women, Henry, on both sides of my family, who worked all their lives in white kitchens so their kids could get some of the things they should have. You want to be proud of something Henry? You be proud of them, because they was all black women and I tell you there ain't never been a better woman than that.
Main Cast
•Bea Arthur as Maude Findlay (as Beatrice Arthur) •Bill Macy as Walter Findlay •Adrienne Barbeau as Adrienne Barbeau •Conrad Bain as Arthur Harmon •Esther Rolle as Florida Evans
Guest Stars/Recurring Cast
•John Amos as Henry Evans, Florida's husband
Feb 28, 2018 · Florida's husband Henry (John Amos) insists that she does not need to work, and after he starts a second job, he gives her an ultimatum to quit. When Maude hears of the news, Maude stands up for Florida's rights while Walter sides with Henry.
- February 28, 2018
- MaudeTvSeries
- 26 min
- 97
"Maude" Florida's Problem (TV Episode 1973) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Maude may sometimes be a pain in the rear-end for Florida, but it's obvious that she sees Maude's big heart. Thanks to confidence that Florida has gained during her short time as Maude's employee, she's able to stand up for herself.
Watch Maude Season 1 Episode 119 Florida's Problem Free Online. Maude and Florida discover that male chauvinistic pigs come in all colors when Florida's husband demands she stop working for white people.
Florida is backed into a corner by her chauvinistic husband, Henry, who has picked up a second job and orders her to quit her housekeeping job at the Findlays home. Soon it begins to cause problems for Maude and Walter as Walter takes Henry's side and Maude takes Florida's.
