All in the Family episode "Too Good Edith" as aired on April 9, 1979In the series final episode, Archie is so busy prepping for a big St. Patricks Day party at the bar that he doesn't realize Edith is really sick. She's suffering from phlebitis and needs to stay off her feet. Instead, due to Archie's insistance (and ignorance) she pushes herself by cooking all the food for his big St. Patty's Day party, nearly crippling herself in the process. The final moments in this episode are very touching and perfectly illustrate the relationship that existed underneath between these two classic television characters.The show would be retooled and return in the Fall of 1979 as "Archie Bunkers Place" with Jean Stapleton making a handful of appearances in that following season.
This is a selection of clips from an episode of America's most popular TV show of the 1970's - All in the Family. The episode was in Season 6 and was titled 'The Little Atheist'. In this episode, Mike Stivic (an atheist) and his wife Gloria are expecting a baby and they are adamant about letting the child decide for itself whether it will follow a religion or not. Gloria's father, Archie Bunker, has other ideas, and at Thanksgiving dinner an argument ensues.
It's Edith and Archie Bunker's 22nd wedding anniversary and their daughter Gloria and her husband Mike are planning a surprise Sunday brunch. Edith is pleasantly surprised, however, Archie's "no big deal" attitude leads to a huge argument with his son-in-law on topics ranging from Archie's prejudices, problems with the nation's government and Mike's atheism.
1. Edith Bunker: She was the wife of Archie Bunker, mother of Gloria Bunker-Stivic, mother-in-law of Michael "Meathead" Stivic, and, after 1975, grandmother of Joey Stivic; housewife and elder-care caretaker; short brownish redish hair with curls; glasses and high pitched voice
2. Archie Bunker: frequently called a "lovable bigot," an assertively prejudiced blue-collar worker; heavy man; Gray-haired conservative man
Supporting Characters
1. Michael Stivic: Polish-American hippie husband of Gloria (Bunker's daughter) who is part of the counterculture of the 1960s; stubborn, but ethical and logical
2.George Jefferson: Archie's African American neighbor; George is Archie's combative black counterpart
Standard Plot
Archie Bunker, was a working-class family man who held bigoted, conservative views of the world. His viewpoints clash with nearly everyone he comes into contact with especially his liberal son-in-law Mike Stivic (or, as Archie delights in calling him, "Meathead").
All in the Family is categorized under the subgenre of family at home. This show represents family life at home in the 1970s because Archie Bunker, the father of the family in the show, was a working-class family man who held bigoted, conservative views of the world. His viewpoints clash with nearly everyone he comes into contact with especially his liberal son-in-law Mike Stivic. Archie constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
This is the theme song for the sitcom All in the Family. All in the Family is an Emmy Award-winning American situation comedy.
This comical episode is titled Archie the Hero. It shows Archie's quick thinking skills. He saves the life of a woman, but the woman he saved is no lady.
This episode is cleverly named Archie's Weighty Problem. Archie has been warned by his doctor to lose weight, and the rest of the Bunkers decide it's time for everyone to go on a healthful diet.
Back-story:
The back-story of All in the Family was pointing out all of the controversial issues of the 1970s. These issues included but were not limited to the Vietnam War, race relations within the United States, drug use and abuse, and political issues during that time. It was extremely filled in because it conveyed and discussed what went on in the 1970s. The series did not shy away from any controversial topic. From politics to sexuality, All in the Family was a very open sitcom.
Location:
The series was filmed at Metromedia Square in Holleywood Los Angeles, California. Lear and his wrtiers set the series in the Queens neighborhood of Astoria. The exact location of the Bunker's House at 704 Houser Street is completely fictitious. Nevertheless, many episodes reveal that the Bunkers live near the major thoroughfare Northern Blvd, which was the location of Kelcy’s Bar and later Archie Bunkers Place. In addition the opening credits for Archie Bunker’s Place suggest that the Bunker’s home and Archie’s bar are also close to intersection of Northern Blvd and Steinway Street. Their house was a lower middle-class home. The sitcom, like many during that time, was shot with three cameras.
