Why ‘All in the Family’ Was a Radical Move for Early 1970s Television
Before “All in the Family” debuted, there was a profound gap between real life and what was being depicted on TV series. In his autobiography […]
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A Groundbreaking TV Moment That Still Echoes Today
When All in the Family first aired in 1971, no one could have predicted the cultural earthquake it would cause. Created by Norman Lear, this […]
“The ‘All In The Family’ Theme Was Just a Catchy Tune… Until It Hit Me Like a Ton of Bricks”
I was too young to get the joke about “Those Were the Days” back then, but it was the most arresting theme song on TV […]
Love Beyond the Living Room: ‘All in the Family’ Cast’s Off-Screen Romances
When All in the Family premiered in January 1971, it blew up the mold of everything that had preceded it. Gone were the days of […]
“When Cultures Collided: Sammy Davis Jr.’s Iconic Kiss with Archie Bunker Explained”
For a particular segment of 1972 America, Sammy Davis Jr. kissing Archie Bunker represented all their worst fears rolled up into one smooch. A man […]
All in the Family: The Groundbreaking Sitcom That Changed Television Forever
A Sitcom Like No Other When All in the Family first hit American TV screens on January 12, 1971, no one could have predicted the […]
“Still Laughing, Still Cringing: Why Archie Bunker Is the Anti-Hero We Can’t Forget”
If you’re a fan of classic television, chances are you’ve heard of All in the Family—and more specifically, the loudmouthed, opinionated, and hilariously problematic Archie […]
TV Was Never the Same After ‘All in the Family’—Here’s What Made It Iconic
What if I told you the show that forever changed American television didn’t have glitz, glamour, or even a laugh track that always hit? Instead, […]
TV History Made: The Groundbreaking Gay Character That Shocked Archie Bunker in 1971
All In The Family premiered on January 12, 1971, and by the end of the year would become the most watched television show in the […]
“Those Were the Days” Finally Makes Sense: Growing Up with ‘All in the Family’
“Those Were the Days,” co-written by the late Charles Strouse, revolutionized the form — while slyly mocking Archie Bunker’s worldview. I was too young to […]
