The Bea Arthur Series is a popular television show that ran from 1972 to 1978. The show starred Bea Arthur as Maude Findlay, a liberal feminist living in Tuckahoe, New York. Maude was a strong-willed and opinionated woman who often clashed with her conservative husband Walter Findlay, played by Bill Macy. The show tackled controversial topics such as abortion, racism, and women's rights. It was praised for its frank and honest approach to these issues and was a critical success.