Filmography

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More of the nitty-gritty of Bea on the screen. Television, movies, DVDs, episode guides… all here! This page is currently in progress, come back again soon for more details of Bea’s enormously large body of work!

Television

Theatre was Bea’s true first love, however, she is mostly known for her impeccable, larger than life personality, television roles. Below are some well-known television appearances with in-depth listings for her major hits Maude, Golden Girls, and even the lesser-known Amanda’s (a favorite among her hard-core fans).

Maude; 09.12.1972 – 04.22.1978; 141 episodes; 6 Seasons; Buy on DVD

Maude was one of the most popular shows during the 70s. Not only was it one of the most popular, but it was also one of the most controversial. The show was real and told it like it is – much like the show that first introduced us to Maude, All in the Family.

Maude was outspoken and strong-willed… which lead her to many interesting and controversial situations. Maude wasted no time becoming one of the most controversial shows ever when she, at age 47, became pregnant and decided to get an abortion (the first show to ever have the lead character get an abortion). By the end of the show, Maude was heading to Congress, ready to take on a new world. And it seemed we would get to see Congresswoman Maude, but Bea Arthur decided to leave the show. Maude remains a part of TV history and has since become a true classic.

Spin-off of: All in the Family
Spin-offs: Good Times

Amanda’s (by the sea); 02.10.1983 – 05.25.1983; 13 episodes; 1 Season

This short-lived series was based on the popular British series Fawlty Towers. Amanda was the formidable owner of “Amanda’s By The Sea,” a homey little hotel overlooking the Pacific. Her staff included Marty, her hotel-management graduate son; Arlene, his spoiled, citified wife; Earl, the excitable chef; and Aldo, the confused bellhop of foreign extraction. Stories revolved around burnt steaks, fussy guests, and travel-guide writers who had to be impressed. There was also Mr. Mundy, the banker who always threatening to foreclose; and brother-in-law Zack, who was out to meddle and woo Amanda.

EPISODE LISTINGS ::

Golden Girls; 09.14.1985 – 04.09.1992; 180 episodes, 7 Seasons; Buy on DVD

The Golden Girls, which ran on NBC from 1985 until 1992, centers around four women all near or above the age of 50. Created by Susan Harris ( Soap, Empty Nest ), the series was an immediate hit in its Saturday night timeslot. The show mainly involved four women. The stories involve dating and solving various problems. The story of the week sometimes included issues such as harassment, homosexuality, impotence, AIDS, death, and adultery.

Spin-offs: Empty Nest, Nurses (indirectly), Golden Palace, Brighton Belles (British remake)

Movies

Mrs. Arthur hasn’t had a large movie career, but as with anything that she does, her roles are sweet and memorable.

Other On Screen Appearances as herself 

Here are a few more, smaller noted, appearances of Bea. These videos are usually found in only the racks of hard-core Bea fans or strangely scattered through random video sites such as YouTube. See what you can find!

Theatre

Bea’s true passion! Enough said!

Audio Performance 

Bea does appear credited on various vinal recordings, children’s reading audio cassettes, and other randomly produced materials. Here is a listing of such materials that I have come across over the years.

Awards

Accomplishments and near accomplishments!