She was a woman Marine Staff Sergeant in World War II.
And yes, isn't it interesting how All in the Family is still watchable and funny, but who the hell watches Maude re-runs?
Do they even broadcast those?
I'm sure Lear thought viewers just couldn't get enough of Maude's liberalism, but it is SO stale and unfunny by today's standards.
I was a kid, and I couldn't tell you a single episode I remember.
I still remember Archie and Meathead though.
Something that Bea Arthur appeared to be ashamed of and tried to conceal.