All in the Family

All in the Family: Summary

Originally on:CBS
Status:Ended
Premiered:January 12, 1971
Last Aired:April 1, 1979
Show Categories:Comedy, Drama

All in the Family was first seen in January of 1971 and immediately changed the face of television. Not only was this the number one television series from 1971 through 1976, but it also signified an avalanche of other situation comedies that dealt with controversial subjects in realistic ways. Including, Chico & the Man, The Jeffersons, Maude, Good Times and Sanford & Son.

The series centered around the Bunker family who lived in a home located at 704 Houser Street in Queens, New York. Archie Bunker was the main character, and what a character he was. He was televisons most famous bigot, crass and down right rude. Yet he was loveable, with a soft side just beneath the surface. Edith Bunker was his somewhat dizzy wife whom he called "Dingbat". Edith put up with Archie and had qualities about her that made her one of television's most unforgetable characters. Also living in the Bunker household were Archie and Edith's daughter, Gloria, and her husband Mike, or "Meathead" as Archie called him.

The stories revolved around many controversial topics including, rape, sex, homosexuality, death, and other topics that were relevant to the 1970's, especially political strife and inflation. Archie Bunker was probably the first character in a situation comedy to use racist remarks referring to blacks and other minorities, yet another first for television.

Other frequent cast members include, the black neighbors, the Jeffersons, who got their own series, The Jeffersons in 1975. The Lorenzos were also neighbors. In 1975, Gloria had a son, Joey, and three years later in 1978, Gloria, Mike and Joey moved away to California, leaving Edith and Archie alone. Not for long, however. Soon they took in a niece, Stephanie Mills, who had been abandoned by her father.

The original format ended in 1979 which was when the series was renamed Archie Bunker's Place. The new format centered around Archie running his local tavern which he bought in 1977.

CBS Broadcast History

Jan 1971-Jul 1971 Tuesdays 9:30 p.m.
Sep 1971-Sep 1975 Saturdays 8:00 p.m.
Sep 1975-Sep 1976 Mondays 9:00 p.m.
Sep 1976-Oct 1976 Wednesdays 9:00 p.m.
Nov 1976-Sep 1977 Saturdays 9:00 p.m.
Oct 1977-Oct 1978 Sundays 9:00 p.m.
Oct 1978-Sep 1979 Sundays 8:00 p.m.

Nielsen Ratings: (Top 25 or Better)

#1 1971-1972 Season
#1 1972-1973 Season
#1 1973-1974 Season
#1 1974-1975 Season
#1 1975-1976 Season
#12 1976-1977 Season
#5 1977-1978 Season
#10 1978-1979 Season All in the Family was first seen in January of 1971 and immediately changed the face of television. Not only was this the number one television series from 1971 through 1976, but it also signified an avalanche of other situation comedies that dealt with controversial subjects in realistic ways. Including, Chico & the Man, The Jeffersons, Maude, Good...

Too Good Edith

Aired: Sunday April 8, 1979

On Archie's St. Patrick's Day Party at the tavern, he discovers that Edith is terribly ill after doing a lot of cooking for him. Sidney comes to the rescue and is able to save Edith before it's too late and he also tells Archie that he knew about her illness before and so did Edith. Sidney mentions that he did tell Edith to stay off her feet, but obviously, with the cooking for Archie, she didn't listen to his instruction. Archie visits Edith upstairs and is disappointed that she didn't get rest instead of doing something for his party. Instead of leaving to host it, Archie falls asleep in the arms of his lover, Edith.

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Carroll O'ConnorArchie Bunker
Jean StapletonEdith Bunker
Rob ReinerMichael Stivic (1971-1978)
Sally StruthersGloria Stivic (1971-1978)
Danielle BriseboisStephanie Mills (1978-1979)

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GINA710
member since: Aug 25, 2008
The Bottom Line: "A decent show"
I really like the show because how funny racism could be so ignorant and funny. Showed that Carroll o Connor was a great actor he went from being a racist and judgemental about everything. I thought the show was funny. ...Continue »
08/24/08 01:18pm | report abuse
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Fireofnature
member since: Jul 16, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
Just great! ...Continue »
08/21/08 01:48pm | report abuse
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he-steve
member since: Apr 28, 2004
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
This was a great show. ...Continue »
08/01/08 03:22pm | report abuse
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walkerdoug
member since: Jul 6, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Trendsetter"
Bigot, unwilling to change, daughter, wife, job, absolute happiness for one man. ...Continue »
07/14/08 08:16am | report abuse
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dabonzrkazt
member since: Mar 18, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Ahead of its time"
family adventures of Archie Bunker. ...Continue »
04/24/08 09:41am | report abuse