Amanda's is an American sitcom inspired by the 1970s sitcom Fawlty Towers. Amanda's aired on ABC from 10 February 1983 to 26 May 1983 on Thursday nights at 8:30. Bea Arthur starred Amanda Cartwright, as the main character. Amanda was the owner of a beachfront resort called"Amanda's by the Sea" whose staff included her son Marty, his spoiled wife Arlene,'' Earl the boxer and Aldo the bell hop. It is Bea Arthur return to series tv since Maude stopped in 1978. Other stars included Jerry Stiller, Leonard Stone and Todd Susman. The show has been filmed at ABC Studios, 4151 Prospect Avenue in Hollywood, California before a live studio audience. Amanda's has been cancelled after a series often incidents in May 1983. A&E network broadcast reruns of the show shortly afterwards.