All In the Family: Archie Loses His Favorite Chair | Reaction

[@samil5601]

The acting here is truly amazing. How they don't just keep cracking up is beyond me.

[@verribarry]

Archie Bunker's chair is in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC

[@jackastor5265]

Yep, I've actually been there and seen it. Arthur Fonzarelli's leather jacket as well.

[@garyevans3421]

Yep, the only time I ever went to DC was the summer of ‘79. Mom, my brother and me drove from Texas. We spent 3 nights with her cousin and his family in Maryland. I was just old enough to drive and there was a gas shortage and it became my job to go sit in those atrocious lines to fillup. We spent a day in space and aeronautics museum and one in the Smithsonian. Saw Archie’s chair. 😆

[@MrRezRising]

Probably next to the M*A*S*H set.

[@carlacook5181]

Yes, it is.

[@peterbooth793]

Edith's chair and the table between them too.

[@BlackieNuff]

Linus and his blanket... Fonzie and his jacket or motorcycle... Archie and his chair... You simply DO NOT come between them.

[@catherineholcombe4701]

You NEVER come between a man and his favorite chair...LOL

[@loisrogers2511]

Bless the courage and creativity of Norman Lear

[@randallknapp7528]

I saw his chair, and Edith's as a US Marine at the US History Museum in DC in 1989.

[@bookwoman53]

I saw Archie’s chair and Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz at the Smithsonian Museum in DC.

[@honiotes1]

Oh, what you were saying about your wife’s mother-in-law is so sweet see that just goes to show what a gentleman you are❤😇

[@TheTreasureSeeker01]

My favorite one was when he was in the hospital. Both the reception lobby and the operating room. 😂

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Like a child throwing a tantrum. These were the best shows ever.

[@bigjay123]

There was a scene where his chair DID break bjt he did aknowledge it, he played thru the scene with a lil smile on his face.

[@ericmgarrison]

Temple tantrum (and you self-corrected): that's the kind of malapropism that Archie was KNOWN for!!!!!!

[@LuvTadnDixie]

You have to react to All In the Family "A sock and a sock and a shoe and a shoe" . . . and also All In the Family "Cling Peaches". Classic!

[@Shootingstarcomics]

That’s how my sister puts her shoes on.

[@LuvTadnDixie]

@@Shootingstarcomics Your sister puts on a sock and a sock and a shoe and a shoe, or a sock and a shoe and a sock and a shoe?

[@Shootingstarcomics]

@@LuvTadnDixie She does sock shoe, sock shoe like meathead.

[@everyonelovesmajima]

In case there's a fire.

[@geraldsmith133]

I love the way you talk about the characters like they are real people.

[@mrsugmad]

Archie and Edith's chairs are in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. I saw it in the 80's.

[@bookwoman53]

This reminds me of the sitcom Frasier. Dr. Frasier Crane’s father Martin has to move into his son’s fancy condo. He has a 30 year old pea green striped recliner that has bits of duct tape on it. It’s an eyesore and Frasier has it removed. Martin tells his son that he wants the chair that he sat in during major events in his life- the 1969 moon landing, the U.S. hockey team winning the Olympics, and when he found out that he was a grandfather.

[@aliceludlow9558]

That chair is in the Smithsonian along with the Tony's leather jacket!

[@sharcrum]

My in-laws were Archie and Edith... EXACTLY!!!! They are no longer on this earth but for 25 years, they were a huge part of my life! They were fun but every now and then those Archie bunker moments happened and everyone scattered!!!

[@wildwildwest1286]

My Dad has a big reclining chair.It is understood that it's his chair.It's incredibly comfortable and I love to sit in it but when he's on his way to sit down in it I'm out like a flash and I'm 62 and he's 84.Just 2 old geezers.Love your content Van.Keep up the good work.

[@amandagraham4254]

Sheldon and his spot. Archie and his chair. Martin Crane( Frasier's Dad) and his chair!! It's a thing man!!

[@geo_ashburn]

That Chair was Archie's little piece of Heaven on Earth.

[@stevenmclaughlin6034]

Believe it or not but the chair is now in a museum

[@themadhatter3622]

His chair was donated to a charity secondhand store which sells it to an artist who uses it in a display. When Archie approaches the artist, the artist offers him 500 dollars for the chair, the equivalent of a couple grand or so today. Archie turns it down. He wasn't willing to sell the memories of the all the times he held his daughter in that chair as well as all the memories of watching his daughter grow up from that chair.

[@nikkocara5982]

Gotta see the episode when Edith goes through menopause… best!

[@smellygoatacres]

That chair is in the Smithsonian. Along with Fonzie's jacket.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Oh I wish you would do full episodes- they were half hour shows so without commercials it cuts it down quite a bit- 👍✌️

[@kevin_1230]

I would probably freak out to in the same situation.

[@chadwickwhite6107]

There are things you don't do in life. 1. You don't TUG on Superman's cape. 2. You NEVER put Mason Storm into a COMA. 3. YOU NEVER MESS with Archie Bunker's CHAIR. PLAIN AND SIMPLE.

[@jorgeechevarria215]

I think your facial expressions are priceless. You should do or watch the one with Edith writes a song. Although the episode was more than that. Appreciate you and your channel. God bless you and your family.🙏🙏👍👍👍✌✌✌💯💯💯

[@jamessingleton7537]

One of the funniest episodes of allin the family

[@Shootingstarcomics]

If I remember correctly, at the end of the show there is a sweet scene where Archie explains why he is so attached to the chair.

[@ogami1972]

Pure love to ya, Van. My fave Van-face is the one in the ekster commercial 🤔

[@rogerwelsh2335]

One of the funniest moments on the show

[@nikkocara5982]

Aww you make me laugh faces and your laugh

[@johnevans7350]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kimberlyhaas1]

the entire episode is hilarious! you should watch it!

[@hanschouwman4536]

Where is my wallet....my walleeet🤣🤣🥰👍

[@jamiekendrick5057]

LOL! You’ve developed a wonderful appreciation for All in the Family. Love your reactions.

[@jaleesaheath2746]

you should check out when Edith get menopause or when Maude comes over both are funny

[@MrRezRising]

Hats off to Jean Stapleton, Carroll O'Conner and Norman Lear.

[@darkryder1388]

Van I love your reactions to the Bunkers, this was my late Father's favourite show. He worked hard to provide for us and we didn't have much back in the day and we always watched this show with him one of his little pleasures in life. I always enjoyed watching him when he watched this show, he also had a great sense of humor and could see the real messages this show was saying. We all need a little escape now and then from today's crazy world so thank you for bringing that with your channel!

[@vernacohen6988]

I've got the same story. My late dad would laugh so hard during the show. Great memories of "back in the day".

[@deborahcornell171]

Reminds me of a similar episode of "Frasier" where he got rid of his dad's chair. It was funny too but took a very poignant turn about the memories involved.💙

[@TGF25]

Yup! I know that episode! Cliff Huxtable had somewhat of a similar episode when Clair gave away his couch to Sandra & Elvin!

[@BlackieNuff]

I would have the same breakdown if my favorite things got ruined or lost, accident or not.

[@joannedungan8381]

Archie's chair is a important cast member.

[@amandagraham4254]

Everyone knew. Don't touch Archie's chair! Much like Sheldon and his spot!!

[@mannysotelo673]

Meet the Bunkers episode is great way to really view how the following started. Whole episode.

[@Teresia12]

My husband would dog my Mama all the time and it hurt. After years I just couldn't any more and just let loose about his Mom and he didn't like it at all. Putting the shoe on the others foot works wonders.

[@daveprice9128]

Hey Man, Congrats on your daughter getting married. I found this out a little to late. Peace

[@garycox3205]

She was funny as hell, great comedy with out any curse words

[@827dusty]

If you want to see one of the best and most revealing episodes about Archie's real heart, find the episode where Archie wakes up one morning, only to find his wife and true love of over 50 years, passed away in her sleep. If you don't cry when you watch this, you don't have a heart. Thanks

[@lorilxn1597]

I've always loved this show lol 😂

[@MrManueleh]

Edith could win when she wanted to. Watch every time she says, "Let's talk".

[@illonaj4359]

G'day LFR Family. I got a got laugh for you. S6 EO4 Arhie the hero. Love your channel.✌😁

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

Up early doing your thang.. You're a cyborg! An unstoppable uploading machine! LOL..

[@philipdubois7669]

Jean Staoleton is SUCH a fatastic character actress! As Edith here, her emotional portrayals are so realistic; the drama, dread, confusion, worry, giddy excitement, horror; you name it, she can deliver....and make..you.. feel it!

[@ericb2935]

Love to see you do a full episode, or full episode of Jefferson’s

[@richardellis5710]

Do the one with the riddle about the father son and doctor for that time that riddle was a big thinker its really wild check it out

[@tank9820]

Love your reactions brother!

[@882center]

You have to have to have to review the episode when Archie saves a person in the back of his cab. He finds out it's a cross-dressing man. Then on top of that you have to do the episode when this cross-dressing man comes back to town as Edith has kept in touch with him and he gets attacked and killed it's a Christmas episode. The emotions and the words for nominal

[@robinmills8675]

Watch the episode where Mike and Gloria buy a house.

[@Shootingstarcomics]

You should do some Sanford and Son too.

[@bjbenton5395]

Hey Van! Bobbie Benton here. It’s so crazy how fast your channel blew up and it’s all you my friend. You’re such a nice guy and I have loved watching you from the beginning and watching you grow. Congratulations on your success! Love the videos. ❤️❤️

[@goldog63]

Great example of Archie’s vulnerability. In reality he’s just a fragile human being like everyone else. Also the physical humor. Rarely does he display such graceful moves. “I ain’t supposed to be able to do this here🤨” 🤣😂🤣

[@mrkronsteen]

If you start checking out full episodes-they’re on KZbin-you just have to find them-The Brother is my favorite “serious” episode of All in the Family. Some other great serious episodes are Cousin Liz, Edith’s Friend, Edith’s 50th Birthday Party, Edith’s Crisis of Faith. And a hilarious episode you should watch in full is Archie the Hero. Has at the time one of the biggest laughs recorded on tv.

[@kathrynwalker324]

Edith going through the change,

[@christhornycroft3686]

Archie Meets The KKK is a good one too. It’s 2 episodes of Archie almost being tricked into joining the KKK, but when he realizes their true agenda, the payoff is awesome. There’s a “George meets the KKK” Jefferson’s episode too that is awesome. Norman Lear was never afraid to produce shows about serious, sensitive issues.

[@wm.patrickmilford4589]

I remember the Archie one but for the life of me don't remember George's run into them. That was probably epic to watch. Now I gotta look it up 👍 thanks 😊 Found it 😂🤣😂 after the elevator scene I remembered. The boy was in Escape from Witch Mountain, he was in a lot of shows back then.

[@oldman9843]

their is a great one when Edith got abused by a burglar, it was so real and sad

[@marknestell5897]

Every day the same coffee = ✔️. Joint = ✓ LFR FAM To start the day = ✓

[@marcusbetancourt3760]

Check out "Archie and the KKK' and "Archie and the Subway". They also are very cool.

[@smokeyverton7981]

BILL HICKS BILL HICKS BILL HICKS

[@Bradman1978]

Ever tried "Maude" a lesser know off shoot of "All In The Family"?

[@zombiebotz]

My man you didn’t watch the second half of the episode

[@Peony11111]

No sides…it’s just funny

[@gregr3720]

That's how Archie is. When he's not making rude racist comments or pissing people off, he's acting like a big baby.

[@Cindrbell]

Awww! U didn't watch the whole episode. ☹️

[@polkhigh2317]

Van love your stuff fun fact: archie and ediths chairs are in the Smithsonian Carroll O Connor according to many celebs was one of the nicest men and not even remotely like Archie Makes his antics even more amazing acting

[@johnk2495]

Incomplete clip. The best part is when he gets the chair back.

[@reality1958]

I love the faces you make Van. Ignore the negative people

[@autumnamber6849]

I have to say, I love your Autumn leaves decoration. I decorate for Autumn, not Halloween anymore though. Happy to see you laugh at Archie.

[@BlackieNuff]

Dude, after you sift through a good lion's share of AITF episodes and clips, you need to see the episode where Archie loses Edith (she passes away). They do not show the death on-screen, it was an off-camera event between seasons 1 and 2 of the show after it became Archie Bunker's Place (the actress, Jean Stapleton, had grown tired of the character, saw no growth for her, and wanted to leave and pursue other projects). It's an emotional wringer, that episode. You gotta see the WHOLE episode, not just a clip, but if clips are all you can find, seek out the one where he "talks" to Edith while holding one of her slippers. It really shows how much he loved and depended on her. Casual observers might say he bullies her too much, berates her, picks on her, etc, but that's just how Archie vents his frustration, including calling her "Dingbat" all the time (there's a cute clip where Edith explains the nickname to Gloria) - Archie loved Edith to the core, and she him.

[@gregr3720]

If you're finding yourself on Archie's side, that's because you're not watching the entire episodes.

[@rexman9002]

Please react to Archie's suicide pantomimes when Edith tells her long drawn out stories. Those are so funny.

[@oldman9843]

That was great

[@aliceludlow9558]

Fonzy not Tony! Geezsh! Spell check

[@davehenley9980]

Awesome reaction. Have you seen the one where archie tells mike why he calls him a meathead?

[@jimmayors2315]

Archie and his chair is a longstanding bit on that show. He was always, almost once an episode, confronting someone (typically Mike "The Meathead") about sitting in it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4a5ZIp_eqypjpI

[@MrManueleh]

Mike married Gloria without a job or place to stay.

[@arahdog3481]

I wish we still had shows like All in the Family and the Jeffersons,But it will never happen. People can't seem to stop and think about what the Carol I Connor And Sherman Helmsley are trying to get across to people. Today... people would be triggered at the opening song for both shows and immediately drop anything resembling critical thinking.

[@davidmoore2868]

They are still on TV 📺

[@Daeira1]

They would either be triggered or cancel culture would kick in and heads would roll. No matter what the message was.

[@arahdog3481]

@@davidmoore2868 truth,but many of the episodes are clipped of anything that may pass for offensive to today's people. Some episodes are non existent

[@davidmoore2868]

@@Daeira1 cancel culture is fake news, Twitter and Facebook are not real life 😑

[@arahdog3481]

@@Daeira1 Truth

[@jamessingleton7537]

Her mother didn't want Edith to marry archie

[@arahdog3481]

I watched this episode way back when I was a kid,and I didn't understand what the big deal was about a chair. Well,fast forward 40 some odd years and I now I understand the big deal about a chair. Some things in my life I just don't want anybody messing with. Every paycheck I've earned has gone to care for my family and try and meet the needs of the family I've bought very very few things for myself..1 is a La Z Boy recliner and my tools. Everything else I got was thrown out, given away, somebody broke and they slinked out of the house, and I don't have the money to replace it. Don't touch my rickety old,stained recliner and keep your dirty little rat claws out of my toolbox! Those are the only 2 things I've managed to hang onto for 4 decades...I understand Archie,and my Dad too when it comes to somebody messing with their prized possessions be it a junk chair or a corinthian leather high end chair..it's mine,it's the only things I own..don't own the house,the car,the kids clothes,cell phones,the wife's wardrobe none of it But the chair and tools? Don't touch them!

[@coolmomjj48]

I really do love this. I worried for year's that black people in the future would hate Archie. And to see how you get it. See the show & Archie & see what he is really trying to get across to people just makes me feel good. And like I said YOU really get it. And I love how you explain the real meaning of it... Btw I LOVE your smile, energy, & sense of humor. You crack me up always...I think you know this "Do not listen to haters they are just sad people with no lives & nothing better to do. Please keep up the great work. I think you are opening a lot of peoples eyes.

[@kippytx]

The end of this episode was great. Please watch the whole episode

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

🤘❤🇨🇦

[@debbiechang5781]

Your facial expressions are an essential part of your charm. I would miss them. Ignore the critics! Fun fact: I do a great impression of Edith Bunker! She’s a gem. 😂🌺✌️

[@markroberts8335]

all in the family was before all the snowflakes accumulated..great show!

[@treada1583]

funny

[@justtracy8070]

Check out "Archie in the Cellar" s04e10

[@Yata69]

Meat head is a meat head!

[@garytrew2766]

Yeah, man I remember watching this one, I guess I was about 13 or 14. You were right about Archie should have acted better. But I want to be tell ya, at our house daddy thought Archie was always right. If you tell him something was wrong that he said he'd say, Bumper (that's what he called Archie) said it like that so it must be right, lol. Also, if more people in the world was like Bumper it'd be a better place. Lol, anyway some people can't find the Hummer even when it's right in their face. Hey Vann are you y'all from Atlanta , I noticed you wear one. Thanks ,. Brother Gary

[@williamberry4615]

I'll take a hummer anytime.

[@laurabourdier9411]

Did he get the chair back?

[@VinchenzoC]

Archie overreacts almost as much as me. Almost. Ya know Archie's actual chair was put in a museum.

[@idlertire]

There are some full episodes on KZbin. Look for the episode Archie The Hero.

[@patrickmurchison9145]

Yep, that was one of my favorite episodes!!!