Beyond its bold themes, All in the Family had some of the most unforgettable supporting characters in TV history!
 The Bunkers’ Black neighbors, The Jeffersons, constantly challenged Archie’s prejudices. George Jefferson was the perfect match for Archie’s stubbornness, while his son Lionel calmly exposed the flaws in Archie’s thinking. The Jeffersons were so popular that they got their own spin-off, The Jeffersons, which became another legendary show!
Then there was Maude Findlay, Edith’s outspoken feminist cousin, played by the incredible Bea Arthur. She stole every scene she was in and later got her own show, Maude, which tackled major social issues—including one of TV’s most controversial episodes on a/b/o/rtion rights.
 The cast’s performances made this show unforgettable. Carroll O’Connor played Archie so convincingly that some viewers thought he shared his character’s views (he didn’t!). Jean Stapleton gave Edith warmth, wisdom, and heart. Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers made Mike & Gloria’s marriage feel authentic—full of love, passion, and frustration.
 Over the years, we’ve lost many of these TV legends:
 Carroll O’Connor (Archie) – Passed in 2001 at 76 Jean Stapleton (Edith) – Passed in 2013 at 90 Sherman Hemsley (George Jefferson) – Passed in 2012 at 74
But their performances LIVE ON! 
