Cliff and I own the DVD's of both the first and second season of All In The Family. We love that show! I've figured out the reason, too: we can see our own faults and foibles in Archie, Meathead, Gloria and Edith; so we can relate to everything that happens on the show.
There's a lot of Archie in Cliff.... and I guess a lot of Meathead and Edith in me. Every time we watch an episode, it leads to a discussion which probably makes us better people. Maybe that's why "All In The Family" was such a hit.
It's really funny how we can watch it now and get a whole new perspective. We can also see how times have changed. Anne
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ReplyDelete"Those were the daaaaaaaayyysssss" LOL....my daughter loves that show...
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It tore down a lot of "barriers" in this society, and was one of the funniest shows, EVER!! rich
ReplyDeleteThe ability to laugh at oneself is one of the greatest gifts in the world!
ReplyDeleteWe need another show like this today!
I remember not missing an episode when it was on in prime time!
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I thought that show was great!
ReplyDeleteMy ma was a total Edith Bunker --- right down to the hairstyle. You can still see "Gloria" (Sally Struthers) as a character on 'Gilmore Girls'!!
ReplyDeleteI see a lot of my Dad in Archie. The racial stereotypes and very politically incorrect asides. :-/
ReplyDeleteLoved that show... :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sharon
Boy those days are long ago, aren't they? You know I saw Archie's chair in Washington DC in one of the Smithsonian museums there.
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