All in the family

The line between reality and fiction in television hasn’t always been obvious to people. Be it “Gilligan’s Island” viewers badgering the Coast Guard to rescue […]

“You’re an individual, too, Ma, and you have to be free to do your own thing.” That’s Gloria Stivic counseling her mother Edith Bunker on […]

Asking for help isn’t the sign of weakness that everyone makes it out to be. For lots of people, success is only worth something if […]

Jean Stapleton became a star on Norman Lear’s series All in the Family and continued to stun and entertain for nine seasons. However, by the time Archie Bunker’s […]

Jean Stapleton, born Jeanne Murray, left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment through her portrayal of Edith Bunker, the enduringly optimistic wife of […]

We’ve all got a dingbat in our family, and if you don’t think you do, I’ve got bad news: You’re the dingbat. In Jean Stapleton’s […]

Most known for bringing to life “All in the Family” character Edith Bunker, Jean Stapleton hated her role and hoped most housewives were nothing like […]

Playing a lovable bigot is no easy task, but Carroll O’Connor was able to do it for nine seasons on All In the Family, and then […]

It turns out that if you’re a great enough actor, there’s always a chance that you could play a role a little bit too well. […]

Although Norman Lear came from a background that included working as a publicist for Broadway stars, writing jokes for comedians and splitting his time between political activism […]