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Spoilers belowWhat a great idea for show that transcends reality and becomes the first of it's kind to mix jokes with politics. It went through many changes throughout the years from a crass raw political show to a warm loving family that support one another. So many classic episodes were produced that it would be hard to name them all like the attempted rape of Edith, the ep where Archie accidentally joins the kkk.Edith was the heart of the family, always supportive of Archie, advice and encouragement to her daughter and son in law. You get to see how a house wife would react to the turbulent times they all were going through. You could say she was the anchor that held everyone together.Michael always butting heads with Archie and lead to banters that has never been topped by another sitcom.Gloria was the definition of the strong women's lib that gripped America on college campuses during the 70s. She was often the banter between her father and husband.We're the bunkers perfect? No. What family is? They were the poster child for disfuction and love.Ten stars for nine amazing years of television.

Forget those goofs in today's movies... Ferrell, Vaughn, Wilson, or any other clown they put on TV for kid's amusements...Sir Archie Bunker is able to give a heart attack to any depressive individual. All 9 seasons were tremendous and every viewpoint Archie has on any aspect or topic.. there comes a big laugh after hearing him out.Only negatives in this series is Gloria and Edith.. I never liked neither.. bad acting and poor choice of actresses from the director's standpoint. Gloria is more fit to entertain us at a circus show.. and Edith could sure entertain us in a zoo.. the way she walks makes a spider jealous.One major interesting bit in the show is the fact that the producers included all sorts of arguments that started facing reality in the 21st century.. and Archie has something to say about each and every one of them!RIP Carol, and thank you for all the good laughs. (Let's not forget the past 8 years Archie is the only one that made me laugh!)

In dedication to watching the best TV shows ever made, over the last few months, I have watched every single All in the Family ever made. It ran from 1971-79. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful this show is, but I'll try. It's contemporary, even now. It put a face on hatred, bigotry, ignorance, and it squashed it with humor. It gave a voice to a generation through Mike and Gloria. It was ground-breaking and innovative. They NAILED the laughter through tears emotion, repeatedly. There is nothing like it on television today. Jean Stapleton died last year, in June. She won Emmys and Golden Globes for her portrayal of Edith. Seriously fine actor. Through her character they were able to address women's rights, rape, the subservience of the "housewife", and uncover the fact that while she may be a "dingbat", she was altruistic and endlessly loving. There was so much yelling! Archie yelled at Mike, and Mike never backed down. Gloria yelled at Mike and Archie and the best yelling ever was when Edith lost her composure and yelled at anyone. Through arguments and lough-out-loud comedy they addressed race, religion, politics, war, sex, the economy, and very current events of the time. Can you imagine? A 2014 Mike Stivic (Meathead) would be picketing against Monsanto, mainstream media corruption and the One Percent. Hell, in 1971 they had an episode in which Mike and Gloria are campaigning for politician Claire Packer, who comes to the house and talks with Archie. After declaring he didn't want to hear about her "progressive pinko welfare ideas... giving welfare to families who couldn't be related to him for 'complexionary' reasons..." (huck, huck) Claire responds by asking if he was related to any of the executives at Lockheed, because they are receiving the largest amounts of welfare. Government subsidy. Welfare to the rich. Does this sound familiar? I would love to see that on TV today. Thought provoking and meaningful. Arguably one of the most important television shows of all time.