#vivian harmon maude

[witchybitchybisexual]

If one person could narrate your fanfics, who would you chose? I’d obviously chose Bea or Rue, but aside from that, Betty White! I just feel like she’d have a ball with it and be very expressive (plus, she wouldn’t be worried about the smut, I don’t think) her voice is just really sweet as well and calms me after a long day.

Or Dolly Parton - because I just really love Dolly Parton!

[hecatesbroom]

Maude Season 4 episode 14: The Christmas Party

That time in Maude when Bea and Rue made some Acting Choices™

[roseeycreates-blog]

I’m recreating this old edit of mine. It feels great to be back with these characters, though I have to admit, it often happens when I’m at my lowest. Oh well, all I can do is keep pushing forward. I love them so much. I’m also planning to keep going with this fic~ Unsolicited fact: Whenever I create video edits of my favorite characters, it takes me forever. It’s not because the edits are complicated (they’re actually pretty simple compared to others XD), but because I love the characters so much. Every time I add a clip, I end up rewatching the unfinished edit over and over XD. Especially with this one, I keep rewatching it, and it’s taking forever. But it’s totally worth it—they bring me so much joy.

[eeblouissant]

I’d love to see your take on a young Vivian/Maude (possibly in college?) xx

let’s pretend I didn’t forget that Maude shows a picture of herself when she was younger at one point …. would have been such a good reference to have arughh

[clarissaseton]

Writing the first period fic of the fandom rn 😮‍💨

[witchybitchybisexual]

Vivian and Maude fanfic ideas?

:-"Soft things people in love do that makes me want to fall in love" prompts-:

(Tag me if you guys write these!!!! yeeeeee)

By @me-writes-prompts

Letting them sit in their seat during a train/bus transaction

Making food for each other as surprise

Picnic dates^^

"We could just stay like this, cuddling all day, if you want."

Random kisses on lips/hands/neck >\\\<

Giving them a head massage while they listen to the other one talk about their day

Late-night star gazing when they can't sleep

^^ "The stars are bright tonight, aren't they?" "Not as bright as you, love." and they pull them into a kiss because they start to laugh at the cheesiness.

Leaning their heads on each other's

"I know you're struggling right now, and it's okay, okay? We'll get through this."

"I left you a note, did you read it?" "Yeah, I left you one back to tell you I read it!" <3333

"I can't believe you remember the day we first had our kiss!" "It's an important day that needs to be remembered forever :)"

"Is it too early to say I love you? Because I do. I love you so much." "Aww, I love you too. So much."

Making the other one DIY bracelets/rings/etc with their names.

^^"This is lovely! But you spelled your name wrong, darling." "Oh...heh, guess I got carried away huh?"

Board game nights where their competitive sides come out

"I hope you know that I'll never leave your side, even though you ate half of my pancakes earlier." "Hmm, I won't either, even though you take my clothes and never return them."

[vintagetvstars]

Diahann Carroll Vs. Rue McClanahan

Propaganda

Diahann Carroll - (Dynasty, Julia) - God every clip of her on Dynasty is just so iconic, her entrance, the bit where she shades Joan Collins' Alexis for her taste in caviar... "I wanted to be the first black bitch on television" she said, and she did it beautifully!

Rue McClanahan - (Golden Girls, Maude, Mama's Family) - Listen to me. I have never understood celebrity crushes until I first witnessed Rue McClanahan. She's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen - just look at her!! Gorgeous eyes, the cutest nose, a SPECTACULAR smile - she has this adorable, princess-like quality about her AND she's also a complete hottie AND she's aware of it: she HAS THE RANGE, people!! Her two most famous roles are polar opposites, in fact: she starred in the role of naive, gentle Vivian Cavender-Harmon in Maude (and I mean. Just look her up and tell me that's not an angel!), and then went on to gain even more well-deserved fame and success as the seductive, extroverted Blanche Devereaux in The Golden Girls (a role for which she won an Emmy in 1987 - her amazing, hilarious acceptance speech can be found here: . I should also point out that both of these are comedy characters and she is HILARIOUS as them both - the comedic timing, the delivery, the expressions, she was a comedy queen!!! As for her personal life, she was just a darling - and also very funny in person, not just in her acting roles! She was a staunch supporter of gay rights and a big advocate for same-sex marriage in the US, as well as a vegetarian and a big defender of animal rights. She suffered from illness in her later years which greatly impacted her health, but she was still very active up until her death in 2010, and she even released a wonderful autobiography in 2007 titled "My First Five Husbands... and the Ones Who Got Away". In her interviews she's always gentle, soft-spoken (her voice. dear god. sweet mother Aphrodite I cannot weave I am overcome with gay thoughts), and kind, but also sharp, witty, and just a delight to watch. I could go on forever talking about her honestly. I am actually in love with her and you should be too. She's just the best! Here, have some additional pics: (pics below the cut)

Master Poll List of the Hot Vintage TV Ladies Bracket

Additional propaganda below the cut

Diahann Carroll:

Diahann Carroll's First Scene on "Dynasty"

Rue McClanahan:

The Hottie™ of the Golden Girls, she was definitely a GILF. And her character's shenanigans were Emmy-winning but no less fun and her outfits were always on point and gorgeous, befitting her perfectly.

she!!!

as Vivian, with her fellow hottie Bea Arthur as Maude

as Blanche - look at those eyes!!!

come on, tell me you wouldn't do anything for that smile, I dare you

in her contract she specifically requested to be given all of Blanche's clothes and SHE WAS RIGHT

Okay so first of all. Rue has this way of moving around and looking at you that just-- I mean, I'm ace, but I *get* the allos. She's hot and she knows it (and she plays a character in The Golden Girls who's in her 50s, hot, and knows it as well. Which, talk about perfect casting??) But I'm mostly here to talk about the fact that she said this in her Emmy acceptance speech (paraphrased because I'm sharing the video with the right timestamp, and you should absolutely watch up until 3:40, because her delivery is UNMATCHED): "My mother said to me once [...] 'Oh, Eddi-Rue, for heaven's sake. Don't you know every kick's a boost?' There've been a lot of kicks, and there've been a lot of boosts. I'm not going to mention the people who gave me kicks... but you know who you are. And you'll be in the book." (Seriously though, do yourself a favour and watch that video. She's amazing!!) She said this, and proceeded to WRITE THE BOOK, titled "My first five husbands, and the ones who got away", which is *incredibly* funny, and such an earnest look into her life. She opens the acknowledgements with "This book is about my life and experiences as I lived them, and anyone who doesn't like it can jolly well lump it." And I mean... she's awesome. I could go on.

Rue McClanahan @ The Emmy Awards 1987

[madame-airlock]

I started watching Maude earlier tonight and I'm now watching ep 1x09. It's the first time Rue appears and I had to do a double take.

Rue McClanahan, 38.

She looks younger in the Golden Girls, and she was 51 there.

Why did the hair and makeup department do her dirty like that???

[flybi91]

I’ve never been over dramatic about crushes, but when I realized I had a crush on Bea and Rue, that Megan Fox quote made complete sense. Like yes, I would absolutely strangle a mountain ox for these women no questions asked.

also i’m like, 5′2 so me and bea would be like the wlw version of clark and malfina

[uprockinrainbow]

The Owl House meets Maude: Ad Lib Better Than You

Starring:

Raine Whispers and Eda the Owl Lady as Arthur and Vivian Harmon

Odalia Blight as Maude Findlay

[witchybitchybisexual]

She was so gorgeous I can’t even breathe-

[hecatesbroom]

Maude s05e08: the game show (aka arguably the gayest maude episode in existence, and that's saying something)

+ bonus that didn't fit in the grid

[roseeycreates-blog]

Yeah, once you see it on Maude, you can never watch The Golden Girls the same way again... Like the chemistry and all! I love them so much! Also, I love this Merve guesting! Tuesday Thoughts

[eeblouissant]

Maude & Viv doodle before bed, because they wouldn’t leave my head ?!

[clarissaseton]

I did it again 🫣

[mythirdparent]

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