All in the Family - Archie Bunker Meets Sammy Davis
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I have never understood the reputation this series had. To me the writing, direction, acting all seem mindless. The scripts were a series of silly gags about racism and prejudice. The acting was at the level of high school or grammar school performers. Compare Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, or Art Carney on THE HONEYMOONERS and the acting here. The direction is stilted throughout: characters just move around to execute a script (opening a door, entering a door, etc.). Jackie! Lucy! Come back!
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Oh hey you're welcome! Yeah I used to watch this show a long time ago. TV now is just a lot of mindless-drone fluff. This show had substance. Yes...the good old days!
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@Michael030979 That is awesome! Your Pops was part of TV history!! thanks for sharing the great story!
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@Michael030979 That is great! How fortunate your dad was to see this classic episode live! I think this got the biggest laugh of the series! Good ol' days! :)
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@Thinkfree70 i find it funny that family guy clips get so many views yet its hated by so many people. even that guy who created gets dissed constantly on his youtube account, lol.
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@Michael030979 that's not entirely true....the kiss was Carroll O'Connor's idea, so he knew....but of everyone else, well, that is cool that no one knew!
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I like how Archie got his revenge on an episode of Archie Bunker's Place.
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De pinga.
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@azz111 I've watched the British show this is based on....but i have to say....ALL in the Family is MUCH funnier!
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where is the time ??????? they don't make thim anymore !!! great show !!!!!!
Quick story here: This is the 100% truth. My father who is now 63, was sitting in the audience while this episode took place. I was also told by my dad that when Sammy Davis Jr. kissed Archie on the cheek, that it was completely unscripted and that nobody knew that it was going to happen, including Archie, the audience and camera men!! Pretty cool huh!! :)
Michael030979 8 months ago 41
Family Guy was no way in hell influenced from All in the Family. family guy was thought up by untalented people and All in the Family was thought up by the genius of Norman Lear. how could anyone compare 1970s shows with the TRASH that is on in 2011 plus family guy is not real, its a lame cartoon
Thinkfree70 2 months ago 8