I wish you had seen the ending - it is an iconic moment in tv. During a photo, Sammy waits for the perfect moment and kisses Archie on the cheek. Keep watching these shows, they are truly a history lesson pulled from the truth of the day.
The irony here is that Carroll O'Connor (played Archie) was as opposite of Archie Bunker as can be imagined. He took the role because of how important he felt it was to show how ridiculous those views are and chose to use satire as his tool
You have no clue why this show was like this, NOTICE, Norman Lear and the directors had Mr. Jefferson, a known black "racist" so to speak, what they were trying to do, at a time schools were integrating, and many fights in schools were going on, is showing why each "clan" that were used to having separate schools and fearing each other, (for no reason in most cases) could come together, even with their PRE TAUGHT BIASES against each other. Notice, Archie Assoc. with blacks, Latinos etc. but thought his "tribe" were better, as did Jefferson, but the youth had different ideas, so the show was saying, you moms, dads etc. are not racist (real racist will not hang out with other people) they are just living in their TAUGHT REALITIES, and they are trying naturally to pass them on to us, but we are going to break the cycle. Its not racist, it was fear, The Japanese were not racist, they were taught the rest of the world wanted to wipe them out. So, through laughter, they could show the absurdity of these taught ideas, that came mostly from FEAR................NOT RACISM. If Archie was meant to be seen as a racist, he never allows a black person in his house. When he said Watermelon rinds will be flying out the window, he FEEARED Blacks moving in would lower his houses value, its stupid, but that is what he was taught. So, it was fear. Why the language, because the show was being honest, not like PRETEND SHOWS TODAY, I was called a cracker, so what? We would fight, shake hands and move on, people dint pull knives, we usually became best friends after a fight. To put a racist show on was no the goal. To they and show how people of all colors could come together and overcome out "soft bigotry" was the goal.
@@MrRondonmon And YOU are ASSUMING that I am unaware of this fact. I wasn't addressing the show as a whole, but only Mr O'Connor and his motivation for taking a role that he would otherwise be loathe to take on due to his personal feelings on the matter. You are doing both of us a disservice by making assumptions. Me by trying to read more into my statement than was actually said and yourself by jumping to conclusions that are not evident in my statement. I have been aware of this aspect of the show since it was first aired. It's the primary reason why the show was so popular. It broke down stereotypes and showed how unintentionally cruel some of these behaviors actually are. However, the show didn't JUST deal with racism. It dealt with sexism, drugs and even going so far as to deal with rape (as well as how the victims are treated) at a time when that was still a mostly taboo subject, especially in a prime time show where children could be watching. They dealt with some VERY difficult subjects yet managed to do so in a manner sensitive to the true (not TV made up stories) victims of crime, drugs, racism, etc. All In The Family was a truly groundbreaking show. Just because I didn't address your personal thoughts on certain aspects of the show, it's creators, staff and actors doesn't automatically make me unaware of any of them as you so bluntly stated. You would be well advised to stop making judgements and putting your own words into other people's mouths. You can apologize below.
George Jefferson, a Black neighbor of Archie's, was introduced on "All In The Family" and got a highly popular spin-off show called "The Jeffersons." George was also racist and bigoted and was called out often on both series. They were trying to show that bigotry and ignorance know no boundaries. Anyone can have an ugly side. Archie and George had some hilarious interactions when they tried to out prejudice the other.
You need to watch the whole show and then all the seasons to get to know what is about. I saw a interview with Sammy about doing the show and he said he was a huge fan of the show. He ran into Norman Lear (who just died a few days ago at 101) who created the show and asked to be on it. They had a script ready in one week. It was brilliant.
Many don’t know that the main writers of all in the Family were two of the writers of I Love Lucy. Two of the funniest TV shows ever, connected by these two men!
Nowadays, honest talk is stifled. Those who presume themselves to be right attack the "others" often for the use of a single word in order to shut down their speech, rather than promoting honest discussion, which can lead to the education of people on both sides of the discussion. There's no opportunity for anyone to grow, and certainly no chance for anyone to understand the other person's position, whether right or wrong. It's all about discounting the other person as irredeemable and worthless. No chance for finding common ground, no chance for persuading the other person of the correctness of an opposing position when it is true and just. Sometimes the other person can't be immediately persuaded to the error of their argument, but at least they are left with something to think about, if they're willing to be honest with themselves. Often times, they eventually come to admit the error of their thinking when given the chance without necessarily having to admit to the person they argued with that they were wrong. What's more important, being proved right, or helping someone change their thinking when it is warranted?
You missed the best part of this scene. As Sammy was leaving he suggested a photo with his new “friend”. They got real close and on the count of three Sammy kissed Archie on the cheek when the photo was snapped
the thing that everyone forgets about All in the Family is Mike was just a much a charicature of the left as Archie was of the right. it was the balance between the two that made the show.
Nah...I don't buy this at all. Mike wasn't perfect, but he seemed so compared to Archie. There were way too many clips of Archie that make him look just as silly as this video did.
@@billebrooks that is only because of today's society has swung towards the left. But look at Mike's protrayal. for the first 6 or 7 years of the series Mike didn't have a job - he lived off Archie and Gloria. He was just as intolerate of anyone's opinions when they disagreed with him as Archie. He was dressed like a slob for years, only to clean up when he began to face the real world. He stood up for others people rights but often had a problem with Gloria's being her own person when they disagreed with his POV - see the episode with David Soul or where Gloria and Edith moved in her friends. As for race relations, check out the episode with Cleavon Little and Desmond Wilson.
@@cliffgraham9892 Yeah, I don't think the writers of the show ever intended for millions of people to look down upon Mike for getting his college education while identifying with a man as morally bankrupt as Archie. However, that's what happened. In reality, the one as bad as Archie was not Mike, but George Jefferson.
@@billebrooks Archie Morally Bankrupt? the writers intended you to look down on Archie? Those comments just killed any credibility you had. Neither was any worse or any better then the other or any other man. Both presented their point of view based on their own experiences which was slanted in its own way. What i believe the writers intended for the world to see is that dialogue between all parties was needed to arrive at some middle ground rather heavy handed preaching from either.
Archie's not "racist." Racism is hateful. Archie's not hateful, he's just a dunce. He (almost) always learns a lesson or does something to show he's ultimately a good guy. He tries, awkwardly.
I grew up watching All in the Family. It was brilliantly done, and I truly believe it had a tremendous amount of influence on my personal mrals and ethics. Shows like this, The Jeffersons, Chico and the Man, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Happy Days, Mary Tyler Moore, M.A.S.H., they all were adept at pushing societal and political boundaries. I'm glad I got to experience them all firsthand.
We had gotten to point in America where we can laugh at Racism ,comedians like Don Rickles TV Characters like Archie Bunker George Jefferson Fred Sanford proved that
We do still have him in this day and age. We just watched some of the show…today. I remember watching then as a kid and all of the reruns many years later.
This was a sit-com which was able to discuss difficult topics through humor. We all take everything so seriously and polarized now that this type of discussion couldn't happen today. Late in this series after Edith passed away, Archie actually supported his maid who was facing discrimination. Yes, even Archie can learn and evolve.
I'm a white guy who grew up in a small mid-west town which was 99% white people. My gf is black and grew up in a disproportionately black city. She was surprised to learn I watched shows like Good Times and Sanford and Son and I was equally surprised she watched this show (and it was one of her favorites). Just shows you that people aren't that different. All in the Family was well ahead of it's time.
Norman Lear based 'All in the Family' on a British sitcom called 'Til Death Do Us Part', which ran from 1965 to 1975. Lear's original pilot, with different actors playing Mike and Gloria, was originally aired in 1968 under the title 'Justice For All'. After finally settling on the final casting, 'All in the Family' ran from 1971 to 1979.
Back in that day you did not see white and black people on the same tv show so this was quite cutting edge. They also made fun of how black people felt about whites. My favorite episode ever was when Archie’s wife was going through “ the change” ( menopause).
The actor is Carroll O'Connor. His later role in "In Heat Of The Night" was very opposite, kind, and wise. By all accounts, Carroll O'Connor was a good man.
I loved this bit. I think my 2 favourite scenes are the one where Mike and Archie are trapped in the cellar of his pub and they get drunk and actually have a real, human conversation and it's incredible, and the other is the 2 part episode with Archie and the KKK. Spoiler alert - he's not a big fan. Archie is incredibly ignorant, but he's not malicious. Sure, he doesn't necessarily want anyone to know he associates with black people because his social circle can be pretty racist, but if it comes down to it, and you completely disrespect or put people's lives at risk, no matter who they are, he'll say something. The bit with his housekeeper is great too. Same sort of idea. He has some really ignorant ideas, but he shows that he has the capacity to learn. But dad told him some really stupid things, and he believed him.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Yes, he was incredibly ignorant in many ways. But he was not a bad man, he was not an evil man, he did not wish harm on any person regardless of race, religion, or gender. He just had some.. let say... backward thoughts on things.
Yes! The funny thing was the repairman a drunken Archie thought was God! The man comes down the basement steps and Archie sees he is a black man. In total shock and remorse Archie cries out, “Forgive me, Lord! I was wrong!”
My favorite episode, was the discussion of young men off to war and becoming soldiers and getting killed vs young men who dodge the draft and went to Canada. Very intense with both sides giving equal defense of their actions.
All in the Family was such a GREAT sitcom. This show really put the spotlight on many social issues. You MUST watch the clip where he's shopping with his maid, I think it's called Archie defends his maid...it's an amazing clip.
This, in my opinion, was a successful way to bring into the open how some people felt and acted back then. A way to educate us about the issues of the day.
You have to watch the whole episode with Sammy Davis Junior it’s hilarious. He was the only guest star to appear on all in the family. All in the family, the best sitcom ever on television!
Britt... I grew up watching this show in the 1970s. But it wasn't until a bit later in life (I was born in 1967) that I realized that Archie wasn't an outright racist, but rather a bigot (there IS a difference). Also, his character evolved over the years, and showed a lot of growth by the end of the series (which continued with a sequel series for a few years). Archie, you have to remember, grew up during a period in our history where segregation was very common, and people like him (working class with low education) were "programmed" to hold onto the "old ways". I'm actually older now than Archie was when the series started. I actually did a Reaction video for the first episode, and included a "still" in it explaining it very well, but the video got blocked (I can't even access it), and I don't know if I have that "still" image on my HD. I should look, because it explained Archie very well. In any case, Archie didn't HATE minorities, or want to see anything bad happen to them.... but more "out of sight, out of mind" when it came to his neighborhood. He didn't mind working with them, and even found some surprising details about people that were in his "circle". Norman Lear (creator/writer of this show, and many others of the time) died recently, so you're likely to see a lot of these old shows pop up. But I can tell you, these shows really brought a LOT of tough subjects up, that many times made us laugh, but also made us cry occasionally... but we ALWAYS had something to think about, and have a discussion on. I highly recommend going down the Norman Lear rabbit hole! You won't be disappointed.
Sad thing about the show was it had different effects on different people. Some took it the way the "Program" was intended "Social Reconstruction" and learned from it and it helped them be informed and open to change. Others seen it as a means to affirm what they believed which was sad to see them miss the point in a particular episode. The networks loved this formula as it was used heavily before and after for most shows. Watching shows with a Strawman and the label or subject they want to attack is not always balanced or caring of a person's point of view or beliefs from his experiences as they never covered that in the character unless they wanted the viewer to sympathize with them, a viewer had to bridge that themselves from their own experiences and beliefs. Most shows were basic and set on how a person would react by how they felt/feelings but those that took the time to think about it became offended at being seen as small minded people "Programmed". Even to this day I rather pick up a book over watching a "Programmed Show" as it is created to entertain the lowest common denominator of the targeted audience. From my personal experiences I was only amused as I was watching my father's generation's beliefs attacked by the Boomer Generation. Today we see that Boomer Generation the same way we seen Archie attacked. Now that is funny.
Excellent post. Archie's experience of growth across the show's (and subsequent spinoff) mirrors that of my old man. Not a racist, but definitely bigoted. By the time I graduated, he was downright mellow! People change over the course of their lives. Those who learn, grow. Those who do not stay in the dark. 😢
At a time when families were featured in sitcoms like “My Three Sons,” “Family Affair,” and “The Brady Bunch,” “All in the Family” shocked contemporary audiences by putting social issues in the forefront. It dealt with racism through Archie’s bigotry, along with the generation gap, the Vietnam conflict, women’s liberation, gay rights, gun control, etc. And unlike the unrealistic sitcoms of the past, it acknowledged that sometimes, people had to use the bathroom. Hearing the toilet flushing was controversial and groundbreaking, which is hard to believe when you see what’s on television today.
This show was def unprecedented... Brought up so many Issues in our society that before this.... would never be mentioned on television! To take serious issues like that and yet be able to twist it... to add an element of humor is quite a monumental task! Yet the writers did stuff like this on a regular basis. There were so many spin offs from this show Norman Lear was ahead of his time!
All in the Family is an all-time great piece of television. In my opinion Archie Bunker was the greatest character to play on TV. The creator of this show Norman Lear just passed about a week ago @ 101.
This show ran from 1971 to 1979, during which and in the years just prior, the US was going through enormous social change. There was the Civil Rights movement, the Women’s Rights movement, and the protests over the Vietnam War. They brought each forward in a family setting through mostly likes le, yet still very human characters. Through the carefully written comedy, and Carroll O’Connor’s willingness to allow himself to be the “out-of-touch biased fool” it worked. It brought these issues and showed the absurdity of social bias. It spawned “The Jefferson’s”, “Maude”, which then spawned “Good Times”.
Keep in mind Britt, All in the Family was filmed in front of a live studio audience. There were no second takes in scenes with this show. Love your reactions! Keep up the good work!
There were certainly second takes. Filming in front of a live audience did not mean that the show went out live. If they screwed something up, they would go back and do it again. Obviously they tried to keep that to a minimum.
The show was ground breaking and did speak of the times…It made us look at ourselves and the struggles we were facing in our great country..Without this show showing us all the different sides of a topic I’m not sure America would be as free as it is now…😊
phenomenon is known as the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias where people with low abilities or knowledge overestimate their abilities and knowledge.
This was perhaps the most ground breaking forum for society in America ever. This show tackled so many social and political views that were changing that it helped inspire the change in its satire format. It has some incredibly heavy family issue topics as well. Nothing will ever approach this show in its societal influence. The actors, the writing and tge actual world events it portrayed at the time just became a perfect storm of pointing out so nany wrongs in the country in its own humorous way that it should never be forgotten and really could be a college course in social skills and development. You will do yourself a horrid injustice if u don't watch all of this series. Some are silly, some are sad, and some will chill your soul. It's even more incredible if you remember what was going on in the 70s. Vietnam Nam, economic recession, gas rationing, equal rights,women's lib, the selective service draft, the Cold War at its peak, the start of tge emergence of the lgbtq society, illegal immigration, health care reform. It just touchec every sensitive social point, got people talking and I truly think it helped spawn social progress that hadn't happened
Like I said on that last clip, this show really touched on some subjects and hopefully changed some minds on them. In other shows a black family moves in next door, the Jeffersons and Archie and George Jefferson are hilarious. It was ground breaking for a sitcom.
Sammy Davis JR. was very talented, not only in singing and dancing, but acting as well. If I understand correctly, he was a western fan, and on one of his appearances on the TV show The Rifleman, he demonstrated his skill with revolvers.
He was a showbiz powerhouse with unlimited talent. You forgot one of the most important things about him. He was a spot on impressionist of the stars at that time. Amazing!
The funniest, most amazing thing about this is this was a time when erveryone gathered around and watched TV. These heavy convos were allowed to be broadcast and people were able to also think AND share a laugh.....times change....
Hey Britt, I've enjoyed your music & comedy reactions for awhile. You get it. I used to watch All in the Family as a kid. It was wild. Archie was over the top & ridiculous - but the show taught us & showed us a lot w/a humor & approach that just wldn't fly today. Glad u can see both the humor & the lesson.
Producer Norman Lear who just died at 101 yrs. was known for pushing the boundaries. His son-in-law on the show "Meathead" was played by Rob Reiner (son of comedian/producer Carl), who went on to direct This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, and more.
I believe that Archie Bunker isn't prejudice, he just doesn't know what it really means to be prejudice. There is a lot of people in real life like that.
It's slightly different in that Archie was not from the Bronx, but from a different _borough_ of New York City, Queens. And it was occasionally mentioned that he was from the _Astoria_ section of Queens. It's often overlooked that _All in the Family_ itself was actually the American adaptation of a British sitcom, _Till Death Us Do Part._
You nailed it perfectly. Carrol O’Connor felt opposite. The show was meant to bring a lot of these issues into public discussion and reflection. The humor was a good tool to do that.
Used to watch this in the afternoon, sometimes we put it on in our classrooms at lunchtime when they rolled out cable to the classrooms for the olympic games.
I've always loved Sammy! Archie was conditioned to think certain things but he didn't really hate anybody except for his son-in-law. 😂 The movie Tap with Sammy Davis Junior and Gregory Hines is my favorite movie with him.
This is one of the late Norman Lear's gems. It was definitely a groundbreaking TV show that wouldn't be permitted to be on TV by today's hypersensitive, thin-skinned, overly political standards. Carroll O'Connor spoke with a believable Bronx accent in ALL IN THE FAMILY, then with a good Southern drawl in his other TV show, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. May Carroll and Sammy both rest in peace. By the way, Sammy had a glass eye and as a kid, I was always trying to figure out which was glass and which was real?
Absolutely! I heartily recommend you find more clips or full episodes - whatever. I hope it conveys how groundbreaking the show was when I say that a TV show is included in some of my most important life lessons that I think of still today at nearly 60
You have to remember this aired only about 12 years after Ruby Bridges had to be escorted to elementary school by the National Guard. Having these "conversations" are one of the reasons this show has such historical significance.
Archie Bunker Defends His Maid is a must see Archie really was a decent character .. His son in law in the shows name was Meathead lol .. some of us still call him a Meathead :)
FYI. In Carroll O'Connor's last TV series he was in, In The Heat of the Night (Great drama by the way), he was a small town sheriff/police chief, that was married to a black spouse.
Many people mentioned that Carroll O'Connor was in the TV series In The Heat Of The Night. What they didn't mention was that the movie In The Heat Of The Night (1967) also dealt with racism (and murder). The white Mississippi sheriff (film: Rod Steiger, TV: Carroll O'Connor) was racist, but learned to appreciate and become friends with the African-American NY detective (film: Sidney Poitier).
Loved that show growing up, the Jefferson’s, Sanford and son,That was when people could poke fun at each other and laugh and go on about their day. Now everyone has their feelings on their shoulders and gets offended at every little thing.
Britt I am new to your channel and I have to say i absolutely LOVE your reaction. Norman Lear pushed the envelope so much and did not give a damn what people had to say. The "Kiss of Infamy" as it became to be known that unfortunately was cut from this clip but that scene was GOLD because Carroll O'Connor (Archie) didn't know that Sammy was going kiss him and the look of shock on his face, PRICELESS!!!!
I can relate to this alot . I was worse than archie at one point but one day i just woke up and realized i was wrong . I was a racist bigot and even a officer in the kkk in 90's and it was with the help of a couple shows that made me have a change of heart and help me realize i was wrong
They cut the final scene where Archie asks Sammy fit he would take a picture of them together. With Mike at the camera, at the count of three on three Sammy kisses Archie on the cheek. The look on Archie's face, priceless!
I'm 66 years old. The culture was SO different 50 years ago. My dad was archly conservative and enjoyed the heck out of this show. He knew the humor was directed at him and still appreciated the humor. I remember him saying (about our neighbor) "Andy's a Democrat, but he's a really good guy." TOTALLY different time. We could disagree without being disagreeable. We could disagree without vilifying the other side. It's sadly so different now.
All in The Family was a huge show and quite a classroom and lesson plan for race relations in our nation. We had just come through the 60's in which so much took place as a foundation for change and Archie Bunker allowed us white folks to laugh while at the same time learning about their deeply rooted racism. On a side note, watching this scened with the great Sammy Davis Jr. reminded me of how close he and a certain man named Elvis were...you know, that guy you have a thing for! There were so many life lessons taught during this series run and it came along at a perfect time for us to learn those lessons. So awesome to watch younger folks discovering things that contributed to who we are today. Lets hope they are never completely lost.
Loved the reaction. The show showed ignorance in a humorous way through characters who were all kind hearted and not hateful. I think it helped to fight ignorant prejudices, still fighting hateful prejudices today, one step forward is progress. Thanks
Great video 👍We in the uk had a lot of satire TV about the history and social inequalities of society,one was a character called Alf Garnet look it up 😊(until death do us part).
It really is so interesting to see someone younger react to a show back in the 70's and what the climate was back then. But you know what? When you think about it, Archie wasn't wrong. He just wasn't knowledgeable of this fact in the Bible. In the book of Genesis the People were all trying to build a great tower to get to Heaven. Everyone was the same at that point and spoke the same language. And racial prejudice didn't exist. Whatever they looked like, only God knows for sure. But, the Lord put a stop to that because of their arrogance He split all of us up and confused our languages. Now it doesn't mention race but it's understood that is what it means. One example is Someone from China who are the Yellow race and someone from let's say somewhere in Europe, France even; two different languages and obviously to different races. You're smart so I know you'll get all of this. That's how ethnic groups and races began, and with all us migrating here and there for hundreds of years we ended up with certain parts of the world having a majority of one particular race. It's kind of still like that today. Asia is mainly all Asian, Africa is mostly African, South America is still mostly Hispanic, Europe is mostly European/ White and so one and so on. The reason we are all coming together again, is because of prophecy and it needs to be fulfilled. I hope you find this post helpful. I'm one of those People that love to research and find out answers! Lol.
Norman Lear, the creator of "All of the Family", "The Jefferson's", "Maude", "Sanford and Son", "Good Times" and so many ground breaking shows!! He just passed away in December at the age of 99, but he changed the face of TV comedy for all time!
I remember when I was in high school when They aired the the episode about Homosexuality, We had a long discussion about it in Sociology class. I think this was around 1969. To put this in perspective I went to a Segregated elementary school. I remember when they desegregated the school. I was in about the 4th grade and Honestly that was the first time I was around any black kids. When they started , all I think was what was all the fuss about. They are just little kids. I remember some of them , You don't become friends with everyone, But I became lifelong friends with a few of them. But we all grew up into adulthood and went our seperate ways. Of course that was back in the early 60s. The sad part is that if they had done this earlier then I think then everyone could grow together instead of growing apart! I always enjoy your reaction. You are a Class act. God Bless.
This show did a great job of presenting Archie as a reprehensible person who's stuck in old ways of thinking. It was a good way to shine a light on the issues of the time.
This was such a ground breaking show, covering the topics of the day. So well written. Oh, you need to watch the end of this episode when Sammy kisses Archie, hilarious.
I wish you had seen the ending - it is an iconic moment in tv. During a photo, Sammy waits for the perfect moment and kisses Archie on the cheek. Keep watching these shows, they are truly a history lesson pulled from the truth of the day.
I wish you hadn't told Brett what he does. It's a classic moment. Worth watching even when you know it's coming.
Archie's response was also classic.
too busy playing 2 seconds of the video then talking for 10 minutes
Yes, post a reaction to this entire episode, its great, and not just bits and pieces, for context.
It was a point in time when we could laugh at ourselves.
If you can't laugh at yourself, when stupid you never learn, imo. 👵🇬🇧🌲
The irony here is that Carroll O'Connor (played Archie) was as opposite of Archie Bunker as can be imagined. He took the role because of how important he felt it was to show how ridiculous those views are and chose to use satire as his tool
Yep, he was a man before his time. Good soul.
Yup giant liberal
@@chrischar9428 - one of the best ever.
You have no clue why this show was like this, NOTICE, Norman Lear and the directors had Mr. Jefferson, a known black "racist" so to speak, what they were trying to do, at a time schools were integrating, and many fights in schools were going on, is showing why each "clan" that were used to having separate schools and fearing each other, (for no reason in most cases) could come together, even with their PRE TAUGHT BIASES against each other. Notice, Archie Assoc. with blacks, Latinos etc. but thought his "tribe" were better, as did Jefferson, but the youth had different ideas, so the show was saying, you moms, dads etc. are not racist (real racist will not hang out with other people) they are just living in their TAUGHT REALITIES, and they are trying naturally to pass them on to us, but we are going to break the cycle. Its not racist, it was fear, The Japanese were not racist, they were taught the rest of the world wanted to wipe them out.
So, through laughter, they could show the absurdity of these taught ideas, that came mostly from FEAR................NOT RACISM. If Archie was meant to be seen as a racist, he never allows a black person in his house. When he said Watermelon rinds will be flying out the window, he FEEARED Blacks moving in would lower his houses value, its stupid, but that is what he was taught. So, it was fear. Why the language, because the show was being honest, not like PRETEND SHOWS TODAY, I was called a cracker, so what? We would fight, shake hands and move on, people dint pull knives, we usually became best friends after a fight.
To put a racist show on was no the goal. To they and show how people of all colors could come together and overcome out "soft bigotry" was the goal.
@@MrRondonmon And YOU are ASSUMING that I am unaware of this fact. I wasn't addressing the show as a whole, but only Mr O'Connor and his motivation for taking a role that he would otherwise be loathe to take on due to his personal feelings on the matter. You are doing both of us a disservice by making assumptions. Me by trying to read more into my statement than was actually said and yourself by jumping to conclusions that are not evident in my statement. I have been aware of this aspect of the show since it was first aired. It's the primary reason why the show was so popular. It broke down stereotypes and showed how unintentionally cruel some of these behaviors actually are. However, the show didn't JUST deal with racism. It dealt with sexism, drugs and even going so far as to deal with rape (as well as how the victims are treated) at a time when that was still a mostly taboo subject, especially in a prime time show where children could be watching. They dealt with some VERY difficult subjects yet managed to do so in a manner sensitive to the true (not TV made up stories) victims of crime, drugs, racism, etc. All In The Family was a truly groundbreaking show. Just because I didn't address your personal thoughts on certain aspects of the show, it's creators, staff and actors doesn't automatically make me unaware of any of them as you so bluntly stated. You would be well advised to stop making judgements and putting your own words into other people's mouths. You can apologize below.
George Jefferson, a Black neighbor of Archie's, was introduced on "All In The Family" and got a highly popular spin-off show called "The Jeffersons." George was also racist and bigoted and was called out often on both series. They were trying to show that bigotry and ignorance know no boundaries. Anyone can have an ugly side. Archie and George had some hilarious interactions when they tried to out prejudice the other.
Please do Archie and Edith going to the Jefferson’s wedding, it’s about 10 minutes of hilarious moments!!
"Who you calling Mammy?"🤣
You need to watch the whole show and then all the seasons to get to know what is about. I saw a interview with Sammy about doing the show and he said he was a huge fan of the show. He ran into Norman Lear (who just died a few days ago at 101) who created the show and asked to be on it. They had a script ready in one week. It was brilliant.
Many don’t know that the main writers of all in the Family were two of the writers of I Love Lucy. Two of the funniest TV shows ever, connected by these two men!
This show and the Jeffersons and good times are some of the best shows that bring in real world events
Archie was from Queens
Yep. Astoria Queens
This is needed today, honest talk, with nobody having a meltdown over it. It's what changes things. More talk, not less.
Nowadays, honest talk is stifled. Those who presume themselves to be right attack the "others" often for the use of a single word in order to shut down their speech, rather than promoting honest discussion, which can lead to the education of people on both sides of the discussion. There's no opportunity for anyone to grow, and certainly no chance for anyone to understand the other person's position, whether right or wrong. It's all about discounting the other person as irredeemable and worthless. No chance for finding common ground, no chance for persuading the other person of the correctness of an opposing position when it is true and just. Sometimes the other person can't be immediately persuaded to the error of their argument, but at least they are left with something to think about, if they're willing to be honest with themselves. Often times, they eventually come to admit the error of their thinking when given the chance without necessarily having to admit to the person they argued with that they were wrong. What's more important, being proved right, or helping someone change their thinking when it is warranted?
@@christopherturco197I'm curious. What would be the antidote for this?
You missed the best part of this scene. As Sammy was leaving he suggested a photo with his new “friend”. They got real close and on the count of three Sammy kissed Archie on the cheek when the photo was snapped
damn, i DO remember that! lol
That was absolutely classic!!!!!!!
One of the most iconic moments in TV up to that time. Remember it fondly.
Sad she talks way too much
The loudest laughs was when Sammy mistakes Lionel for Meathead. "Hello Mike"😅
the thing that everyone forgets about All in the Family is Mike was just a much a charicature of the left as Archie was of the right. it was the balance between the two that made the show.
Mike was a chauvinist too.
Nah...I don't buy this at all. Mike wasn't perfect, but he seemed so compared to Archie. There were way too many clips of Archie that make him look just as silly as this video did.
@@billebrooks that is only because of today's society has swung towards the left. But look at Mike's protrayal. for the first 6 or 7 years of the series Mike didn't have a job - he lived off Archie and Gloria. He was just as intolerate of anyone's opinions when they disagreed with him as Archie. He was dressed like a slob for years, only to clean up when he began to face the real world. He stood up for others people rights but often had a problem with Gloria's being her own person when they disagreed with his POV - see the episode with David Soul or where Gloria and Edith moved in her friends. As for race relations, check out the episode with Cleavon Little and Desmond Wilson.
@@cliffgraham9892 Yeah, I don't think the writers of the show ever intended for millions of people to look down upon Mike for getting his college education while identifying with a man as morally bankrupt as Archie. However, that's what happened. In reality, the one as bad as Archie was not Mike, but George Jefferson.
@@billebrooks Archie Morally Bankrupt? the writers intended you to look down on Archie? Those comments just killed any credibility you had. Neither was any worse or any better then the other or any other man. Both presented their point of view based on their own experiences which was slanted in its own way. What i believe the writers intended for the world to see is that dialogue between all parties was needed to arrive at some middle ground rather heavy handed preaching from either.
Archie's not "racist." Racism is hateful. Archie's not hateful, he's just a dunce. He (almost) always learns a lesson or does something to show he's ultimately a good guy. He tries, awkwardly.
I grew up watching All in the Family. It was brilliantly done, and I truly believe it had a tremendous amount of influence on my personal mrals and ethics. Shows like this, The Jeffersons, Chico and the Man, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Happy Days, Mary Tyler Moore, M.A.S.H., they all were adept at pushing societal and political boundaries. I'm glad I got to experience them all firsthand.
We had gotten to point in America where we can laugh at Racism ,comedians like Don Rickles TV Characters like Archie Bunker George Jefferson Fred Sanford proved that
Not the Bronx, they live in Astoria, Queens
This is the Gold Standard of Anti PC...you could not have this show today. I remember when it was prime time, l was in my teens, loved it!!
We do still have him in this day and age. We just watched some of the show…today. I remember watching then as a kid and all of the reruns many years later.
@@kd8199 The humor holds up
Archie was always lunch room talk the day after!!
This was a sit-com which was able to discuss difficult topics through humor. We all take everything so seriously and polarized now that this type of discussion couldn't happen today. Late in this series after Edith passed away, Archie actually supported his maid who was facing discrimination. Yes, even Archie can learn and evolve.
I'm a white guy who grew up in a small mid-west town which was 99% white people. My gf is black and grew up in a disproportionately black city. She was surprised to learn I watched shows like Good Times and Sanford and Son and I was equally surprised she watched this show (and it was one of her favorites). Just shows you that people aren't that different. All in the Family was well ahead of it's time.
This show was groundbreaking ! 1st time we heard a toilet flush😂 .
Norman Lear based 'All in the Family' on a British sitcom called 'Til Death Do Us Part', which ran from 1965 to 1975. Lear's original pilot, with different actors playing Mike and Gloria, was originally aired in 1968 under the title 'Justice For All'. After finally settling on the final casting, 'All in the Family' ran from 1971 to 1979.
Back in that day you did not see white and black people on the same tv show so this was quite cutting edge. They also made fun of how black people felt about whites. My favorite episode ever was when Archie’s wife was going through “ the change” ( menopause).
Archie Bunker is from Queens, not The Bronx, isn't he? I know, that the setting for "All in the Family" was Queens.
The actor is Carroll O'Connor. His later role in "In Heat Of The Night" was very opposite, kind, and wise. By all accounts, Carroll O'Connor was a good man.
Even was involved with a black lady
You have to find the episode where Archie attends Lionel's engagement party and meets Lionel's fiancée's family. Comedy platinum.
I was born in 1960 and my father and I laughed for hours watching All In The Family.
I loved this bit. I think my 2 favourite scenes are the one where Mike and Archie are trapped in the cellar of his pub and they get drunk and actually have a real, human conversation and it's incredible, and the other is the 2 part episode with Archie and the KKK. Spoiler alert - he's not a big fan. Archie is incredibly ignorant, but he's not malicious. Sure, he doesn't necessarily want anyone to know he associates with black people because his social circle can be pretty racist, but if it comes down to it, and you completely disrespect or put people's lives at risk, no matter who they are, he'll say something. The bit with his housekeeper is great too. Same sort of idea. He has some really ignorant ideas, but he shows that he has the capacity to learn. But dad told him some really stupid things, and he believed him.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Yes, he was incredibly ignorant in many ways. But he was not a bad man, he was not an evil man, he did not wish harm on any person regardless of race, religion, or gender. He just had some.. let say... backward thoughts on things.
Yes! The funny thing was the repairman a drunken Archie thought was God! The man comes down the basement steps and Archie sees he is a black man. In total shock and remorse Archie cries out, “Forgive me, Lord! I was wrong!”
You should watch the scene when Archie is trying to teach Mike (meathead) how to CORRECTLY put on socks and shoes. It's hilarious.
They couldn't air stuff like that today... Too many people would cry
My favorite episode, was the discussion of young men off to war and becoming soldiers and getting killed vs young men who dodge the draft and went to Canada. Very intense with both sides giving equal defense of their actions.
All in the Family was such a GREAT sitcom. This show really put the spotlight on many social issues.
You MUST watch the clip where he's shopping with his maid, I think it's called Archie defends his maid...it's an amazing clip.
This, in my opinion, was a successful way to bring into the open how some people felt and acted back then. A way to educate us about the issues of the day.
I love Sammy Davis, Jr....his expressions are hilarious!! He was a perfect match to interact with Archie!
You have to watch the whole episode with Sammy Davis Junior it’s hilarious. He was the only guest star to appear on all in the family.
All in the family, the best sitcom ever on television!
Britt... I grew up watching this show in the 1970s. But it wasn't until a bit later in life (I was born in 1967) that I realized that Archie wasn't an outright racist, but rather a bigot (there IS a difference). Also, his character evolved over the years, and showed a lot of growth by the end of the series (which continued with a sequel series for a few years).
Archie, you have to remember, grew up during a period in our history where segregation was very common, and people like him (working class with low education) were "programmed" to hold onto the "old ways". I'm actually older now than Archie was when the series started. I actually did a Reaction video for the first episode, and included a "still" in it explaining it very well, but the video got blocked (I can't even access it), and I don't know if I have that "still" image on my HD. I should look, because it explained Archie very well. In any case, Archie didn't HATE minorities, or want to see anything bad happen to them.... but more "out of sight, out of mind" when it came to his neighborhood. He didn't mind working with them, and even found some surprising details about people that were in his "circle".
Norman Lear (creator/writer of this show, and many others of the time) died recently, so you're likely to see a lot of these old shows pop up. But I can tell you, these shows really brought a LOT of tough subjects up, that many times made us laugh, but also made us cry occasionally... but we ALWAYS had something to think about, and have a discussion on.
I highly recommend going down the Norman Lear rabbit hole! You won't be disappointed.
Sad thing about the show was it had different effects on different people. Some took it the way the "Program" was intended "Social Reconstruction" and learned from it and it helped them be informed and open to change. Others seen it as a means to affirm what they believed which was sad to see them miss the point in a particular episode. The networks loved this formula as it was used heavily before and after for most shows. Watching shows with a Strawman and the label or subject they want to attack is not always balanced or caring of a person's point of view or beliefs from his experiences as they never covered that in the character unless they wanted the viewer to sympathize with them, a viewer had to bridge that themselves from their own experiences and beliefs. Most shows were basic and set on how a person would react by how they felt/feelings but those that took the time to think about it became offended at being seen as small minded people "Programmed". Even to this day I rather pick up a book over watching a "Programmed Show" as it is created to entertain the lowest common denominator of the targeted audience. From my personal experiences I was only amused as I was watching my father's generation's beliefs attacked by the Boomer Generation. Today we see that Boomer Generation the same way we seen Archie attacked. Now that is funny.
Excellent post. Archie's experience of growth across the show's (and subsequent spinoff) mirrors that of my old man. Not a racist, but definitely bigoted. By the time I graduated, he was downright mellow!
People change over the course of their lives. Those who learn, grow. Those who do not stay in the dark. 😢
At a time when families were featured in sitcoms like “My Three Sons,” “Family Affair,” and “The Brady Bunch,” “All in the Family” shocked contemporary audiences by putting social issues in the forefront. It dealt with racism through Archie’s bigotry, along with the generation gap, the Vietnam conflict, women’s liberation, gay rights, gun control, etc. And unlike the unrealistic sitcoms of the past, it acknowledged that sometimes, people had to use the bathroom. Hearing the toilet flushing was controversial and groundbreaking, which is hard to believe when you see what’s on television today.
This show was def unprecedented... Brought up so many Issues in our society that before this.... would never be mentioned on television! To take serious issues like that and yet be able to twist it... to add an element of humor is quite a monumental task! Yet the writers did stuff like this on a regular basis. There were so many spin offs from this show Norman Lear was ahead of his time!
You gotta see the one when Sammy kisses Archie on the cheek! 😂
Hey, Brit happy. Holidays.. Hope you and your little one are doing well. Keep up the good work.
When Archie's friend dies, he is asked to give a eulogy at the funeral and then finds out at the last minute he was Jewish. That episode is hilarious.
All in the Family is an all-time great piece of television. In my opinion Archie Bunker was the greatest character to play on TV. The creator of this show Norman Lear just passed about a week ago @ 101.
This show ran from 1971 to 1979, during which and in the years just prior, the US was going through enormous social change. There was the Civil Rights movement, the Women’s Rights movement, and the protests over the Vietnam War. They brought each forward in a family setting through mostly likes le, yet still very human characters. Through the carefully written comedy, and Carroll O’Connor’s willingness to allow himself to be the “out-of-touch biased fool” it worked. It brought these issues and showed the absurdity of social bias. It spawned “The Jefferson’s”, “Maude”, which then spawned “Good Times”.
Keep in mind Britt, All in the Family was filmed in front of a live studio audience. There were no second takes in scenes with this show.
Love your reactions!
Keep up the good work!
There were certainly second takes. Filming in front of a live audience did not mean that the show went out live. If they screwed something up, they would go back and do it again. Obviously they tried to keep that to a minimum.
Archie is NOT from the Bronx, he is from Queens!
The show was ground breaking and did speak of the times…It made us look at ourselves and the struggles we were facing in our great country..Without this show showing us all the different sides of a topic I’m not sure America would be as free as it is now…😊
Sammy singing (and dancing) Mr. Bojangles, would make you happy. Guaranteed
phenomenon is known as the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias where people with low abilities or knowledge overestimate their abilities and knowledge.
two of the best actors(comedy) ever, they were iconic together, I don't know how they kept from falling on the floor with belly hurting laughter
This was perhaps the most ground breaking forum for society in America ever. This show tackled so many social and political views that were changing that it helped inspire the change in its satire format. It has some incredibly heavy family issue topics as well. Nothing will ever approach this show in its societal influence. The actors, the writing and tge actual world events it portrayed at the time just became a perfect storm of pointing out so nany wrongs in the country in its own humorous way that it should never be forgotten and really could be a college course in social skills and development. You will do yourself a horrid injustice if u don't watch all of this series. Some are silly, some are sad, and some will chill your soul. It's even more incredible if you remember what was going on in the 70s. Vietnam Nam, economic recession, gas rationing, equal rights,women's lib, the selective service draft, the Cold War at its peak, the start of tge emergence of the lgbtq society, illegal immigration, health care reform. It just touchec every sensitive social point, got people talking and I truly think it helped spawn social progress that hadn't happened
Love seeing these bits of tv history from my youth. Carry on Brit!
Like I said on that last clip, this show really touched on some subjects and hopefully changed some minds on them. In other shows a black family moves in next door, the Jeffersons and Archie and George Jefferson are hilarious. It was ground breaking for a sitcom.
Such a great series, Rob Reiner aka “meathead” was the perfect foil to Archie’s character.
The whole show was groundbreaking. They tackled all of the social and economics issues of the time. It aired from 1971 to 1979. 😅
Sammy Davis JR. was very talented, not only in singing and dancing, but acting as well. If I understand correctly, he was a western fan, and on one of his appearances on the TV show The Rifleman, he demonstrated his skill with revolvers.
He was a showbiz powerhouse with unlimited talent. You forgot one of the most important things about him. He was a spot on impressionist of the stars at that time. Amazing!
@@Valkonnen Amazing man no doubt great entertainer in all aspects.
The funniest, most amazing thing about this is this was a time when erveryone gathered around and watched TV. These heavy convos were allowed to be broadcast and people were able to also think AND share a laugh.....times change....
I 'grew up' watching "All in the Family", "The Jeffersons", "Sanford and Son", "Good Times', & other family sitcoms ~ they were a blast 🌋!!! 😁😅🤣😂
Hey Britt, I've enjoyed your music & comedy reactions for awhile. You get it. I used to watch All in the Family as a kid. It was wild. Archie was over the top & ridiculous - but the show taught us & showed us a lot w/a humor & approach that just wldn't fly today. Glad u can see both the humor & the lesson.
Producer Norman Lear who just died at 101 yrs. was known for pushing the boundaries. His son-in-law on the show "Meathead" was played by Rob Reiner (son of comedian/producer Carl), who went on to direct This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, and more.
Great show. Also loved the Jeffersons which was a spin off of All In The Family.
I believe that Archie Bunker isn't prejudice, he just doesn't know what it really means to be prejudice. There is a lot of people in real life like that.
It's slightly different in that Archie was not from the Bronx, but from a different _borough_ of New York City, Queens. And it was occasionally mentioned that he was from the _Astoria_ section of Queens. It's often overlooked that _All in the Family_ itself was actually the American adaptation of a British sitcom, _Till Death Us Do Part._
You nailed it perfectly. Carrol O’Connor felt opposite. The show was meant to bring a lot of these issues into public discussion and reflection. The humor was a good tool to do that.
Used to watch this in the afternoon, sometimes we put it on in our classrooms at lunchtime when they rolled out cable to the classrooms for the olympic games.
All in the Family was the number 1 show for 5 straight years starting in October 1971.
Probably the best ever "All in the Family"
I've always loved Sammy! Archie was conditioned to think certain things but he didn't really hate anybody except for his son-in-law. 😂
The movie Tap with Sammy Davis Junior and Gregory Hines is my favorite movie with him.
This is one of the late Norman Lear's gems. It was definitely a groundbreaking TV show that wouldn't be permitted to be on TV by today's hypersensitive, thin-skinned, overly political standards. Carroll O'Connor spoke with a believable Bronx accent in ALL IN THE FAMILY, then with a good Southern drawl in his other TV show, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. May Carroll and Sammy both rest in peace. By the way, Sammy had a glass eye and as a kid, I was always trying to figure out which was glass and which was real?
NOOOOOOOO you have to finish it, there is more lol lol lol
Absolutely! I heartily recommend you find more clips or full episodes - whatever. I hope it conveys how groundbreaking the show was when I say that a TV show is included in some of my most important life lessons that I think of still today at nearly 60
You have to remember this aired only about 12 years after Ruby Bridges had to be escorted to elementary school by the National Guard. Having these "conversations" are one of the reasons this show has such historical significance.
Eight years after all segregation was eliminated.
The creator of this show and many of its spinoffs was Norman Lear. He recently passed away he was over 100 ✌️❤️
I think that was only half the skit, Sammy kisses Archie at the end.
Norman Lear just died the other day and he is the brains behind this great show 💜
Archie Bunker Defends His Maid is a must see Archie really was a decent character .. His son in law in the shows name was Meathead lol .. some of us still call him a Meathead :)
Welcome back Britt!
He used to drink every now and then in Rogers Pub in the Rockaway's Queens NYC! He was a super nice guy!
FYI. In Carroll O'Connor's last TV series he was in, In The Heat of the Night (Great drama by the way), he was a small town sheriff/police chief, that was married to a black spouse.
Many people mentioned that Carroll O'Connor was in the TV series In The Heat Of The Night. What they didn't mention was that the movie In The Heat Of The Night (1967) also dealt with racism (and murder). The white Mississippi sheriff (film: Rod Steiger, TV: Carroll O'Connor) was racist, but learned to appreciate and become friends with the African-American NY detective (film: Sidney Poitier).
This is beautiful comedy! Everyone knew the character and didn’t piss and moan about him
Loved that show growing up, the Jefferson’s, Sanford and son,That was when people could poke fun at each other and laugh and go on about their day. Now everyone has their feelings on their shoulders and gets offended at every little thing.
5:13 He was on this show once and he made an appearance on Archie Bunker's Place, the continuation/spinoff series of All in the Family
Great Reaction 👍🙏💯👍😎
Britt I am new to your channel and I have to say i absolutely LOVE your reaction. Norman Lear pushed the envelope so much and did not give a damn what people had to say. The "Kiss of Infamy" as it became to be known that unfortunately was cut from this clip but that scene was GOLD because Carroll O'Connor (Archie) didn't know that Sammy was going kiss him and the look of shock on his face, PRICELESS!!!!
“Somebody came and got us” was savage.
I can relate to this alot . I was worse than archie at one point but one day i just woke up and realized i was wrong . I was a racist bigot and even a officer in the kkk in 90's and it was with the help of a couple shows that made me have a change of heart and help me realize i was wrong
They cut the final scene where Archie asks Sammy fit he would take a picture of them together. With Mike at the camera, at the count of three on three Sammy kisses Archie on the cheek. The look on Archie's face, priceless!
Actually Archie's boss at the cab company, took the photo
One of the best episodes of the best TV show ever. Watch the whole thing uncut
It is in the bible. When he split the tribes of humanity and changed their languages so they couldn't understand each other.
I'm 66 years old. The culture was SO different 50 years ago. My dad was archly conservative and enjoyed the heck out of this show. He knew the humor was directed at him and still appreciated the humor. I remember him saying (about our neighbor) "Andy's a Democrat, but he's a really good guy." TOTALLY different time. We could disagree without being disagreeable. We could disagree without vilifying the other side. It's sadly so different now.
Social and political satire at its best. It held up a mirror for society to get a good look at itself through comedy. ♥
Exactly the point. Norman Lear designed it that way. Ahead of its time for sure
The comedy broke through barriers.
All in The Family was a huge show and quite a classroom and lesson plan for race relations in our nation. We had just come through the 60's in which so much took place as a foundation for change and Archie Bunker allowed us white folks to laugh while at the same time learning about their deeply rooted racism. On a side note, watching this scened with the great Sammy Davis Jr. reminded me of how close he and a certain man named Elvis were...you know, that guy you have a thing for! There were so many life lessons taught during this series run and it came along at a perfect time for us to learn those lessons. So awesome to watch younger folks discovering things that contributed to who we are today. Lets hope they are never completely lost.
You missed the best part when Sammy & Archie posed for a picture, Sammy jissed Archie, which stunned him!😊❤
Loved the reaction. The show showed ignorance in a humorous way through characters who were all kind hearted and not hateful. I think it helped to fight ignorant prejudices, still fighting hateful prejudices today, one step forward is progress. Thanks
Archie lived in Jackson Heights Queens, for a time, that area was referred to as Bunkerville.
Great video 👍We in the uk had a lot of satire TV about the history and social inequalities of society,one was a character called Alf Garnet look it up 😊(until death do us part).
It really is so interesting to see someone younger react to a show back in the 70's and what the climate was back then. But you know what? When you think about it, Archie wasn't wrong. He just wasn't knowledgeable of this fact in the Bible. In the book of Genesis the People were all trying to build a great tower to get to Heaven. Everyone was the same at that point and spoke the same language. And racial prejudice didn't exist. Whatever they looked like, only God knows for sure. But, the Lord put a stop to that because of their arrogance He split all of us up and confused our languages. Now it doesn't mention race but it's understood that is what it means. One example is Someone from China who are the Yellow race and someone from let's say somewhere in Europe, France even; two different languages and obviously to different races. You're smart so I know you'll get all of this.
That's how ethnic groups and races began, and with all us migrating here and there for hundreds of years we ended up with certain parts of the world having a majority of one particular race. It's kind of still like that today. Asia is mainly all Asian, Africa is mostly African, South America is still mostly Hispanic, Europe is mostly European/ White and so one and so on. The reason we are all coming together again, is because of prophecy and it needs to be fulfilled. I hope you find this post helpful. I'm one of those People that love to research and find out answers! Lol.
Norman Lear, the creator of "All of the Family", "The Jefferson's", "Maude", "Sanford and Son", "Good Times" and so many ground breaking shows!! He just passed away in December at the age of 99, but he changed the face of TV comedy for all time!
This was probably my all time favorite episode......classic (when people had a sense of humor)👍
I remember when I was in high school when They aired the the episode about Homosexuality, We had a long discussion about it in Sociology class. I think this was around 1969. To put this in perspective I went to a Segregated elementary school. I remember when they desegregated the school. I was in about the 4th grade and Honestly that was the first time I was around any black kids. When they started , all I think was what was all the fuss about. They are just little kids. I remember some of them , You don't become friends with everyone, But I became lifelong friends with a few of them. But we all grew up into adulthood and went our seperate ways. Of course that was back in the early 60s. The sad part is that if they had done this earlier then I think then everyone could grow together instead of growing apart! I always enjoy your reaction. You are a Class act. God Bless.
This show did a great job of presenting Archie as a reprehensible person who's stuck in old ways of thinking. It was a good way to shine a light on the issues of the time.
This was such a ground breaking show, covering the topics of the day. So well written. Oh, you need to watch the end of this episode when Sammy kisses Archie, hilarious.