Carroll O’Connor: 12 Facts About the Actor Who Played Archie Bunker on ‘All in the Family
**1. Early Life** Carroll O’Connor was born John Carroll O’Connor on August 2, 1924, in New York City. As the eldest of three sons, he […]
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‘All in the Family’: Executive Producer Exposes Carroll O’Connor’s Difficult and Often Abusive Behavior on Set
When Carroll O’Connor took on the role of Archie Bunker on All in the Family, show creator Norman Lear couldn’t have imagined that some of the character’s […]
Jean Stapleton Based Edith Bunker on a ‘Beloved Dingbat’ from Her Own Family
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 […]
All in the Family: The Controversial Episode That Brought Carroll O’Connor to Tears and Almost Ended the Show
According to Norman Lear, the creator and producer of *All in the Family*, working with Carroll O’Connor was both a blessing and a challenge. It […]
Carroll O’Connor: ”Television producers are cruel”
It shouldn’t shock anyone to learn that Carroll O’Connor was just as outspoken as his role on TV, Archie Bunker. While the actor and his […]
Jean Stapleton Reflects on Norman Lear’s Departure from All in the Family
No Norman Lear? No problem. Jean Stapleton knew how to be head of the household on All in the Family. Jean Stapleton was best known […]
Carroll O’Connor: More Than Just Archie Bunker, Defying Public Perception
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. […]
Archie Bunker Would Have Jumped Off the Trump Train After Jan. 6
“All in the Family” made Archie Bunker one of the most famous right-wing characters in television history, but Rob Reiner thinks that the Jan. 6 […]
Fifty Years Later: Celebrating Norman Lear’s All in the Family and Those Iconic Days
Fifty years ago, on Jan. 12, 1971, “All in the Family” premiered. Its warts-and-all look at real-life issues was a shock to controversy-averse television that […]
All in the Family: The Show That Sparked Jean Stapleton’s Advocacy
How many times have you watched All in the Family and seen Archie Bunker speak on behalf of Edith Bunker, instead of Edith Bunker, and […]
