All in the Family

Series Summary

The family sitcom All in the Family was a groundbreaking show that broached controversial subjects that were previously untouched by any other television series. Based on the British sitcom Till Death Do Us Part, All in the Family featured the comedic talents of Carol O'Connor, who played the bigoted, stubborn, and unforgettable Archie Bunker. Archie is married to the dense but sweet Edith, and they live in their house in Queens with their daughter Gloria and her long-haired liberal husband Michael, whom Archie nicknames Meathead. All in the Family spawned five spin-offs, including Maude and The Jeffersons.

Premiered on: January 12, 1971

Cast

Carol O'Connor … Archie Bunker
Jean Stapleton … Edith Bunkder
Rob Reiner … Mike Stivic (Meathead)
Sally Struthers … Gloria Bunker Stivic