Jean Stapleton Disliked Her Role in ‘All in the Family’ after Her Husband’s Death
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 […]
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Archie Bunker was so popular, Carroll O’Connor performed as the character in his nightclub routine
The unfortunate truth is that even today, the world is not short of Archie Bunkers. While a real-world Archie Bunker wouldn’t be someone you’d like […]
Reiner used to take off toupee to avoid being recognized by ”All in the Family” fans
Fame can be a fickle thing. For many, celebrity status can feel elusive, no matter how much they yearn for it. For others, viewers only […]
Archie and Edith’s chairs from ”All in the Family” originally cost eight dollars at a thrift store
Like any good piece of television history, you can find Archie and Edith’s chairs propped up in the Smithsonian for generations and generations of All in […]
Why Sally Struthers was ”itching to leave” All in the Family
Seven years is a long time to spend anywhere, but on a TV show where change isn’t always welcomed, it can feel claustrophobic. When Rob […]
Here’s why Gloria from All in The Family moved away for her spin-off show
In 1982, CBS debuted an unprecedented programming block. Eleven years prior, All in the Family premiered, changing the course of television history. The ripples of that sea […]
Archie Bunker’s famous chair was based on the one Norman Lear’s dad sat in
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. has a ton of incredible television artifacts. The collection prides itself in offering an […]
Jean Stapleton offered Sally Struthers meaningful encouragement when the Stivics left All in the Family
When Jean Stapleton suddenly passed away in 2013, TV Guide Magazine‘s William Keck spoke with her television daughter, Sally Struthers, in a touching interview. While the […]
A woman who wrote to Jean Stapleton revealed that ”All in the Family” made her husband realize he was being an Archie
It’s only natural for people to want to see themselves in television characters. Why else would we all spend hours taking personality quizzes that brag […]
Would Carroll O’Connor like Archie Bunker if the two met?
When someone becomes famous for playing a particular character, we very naturally want to know how similar the two entities are. Is the actor similar […]