Archie and Edith Bunker's Final Appearance

This is the last appearance Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton made together. This aired on April 24, 2000. Carroll passed away June 21, 2001. Jean passed away May 31, 2013. (thanks to xanjohn for the additional information)

[@magneto7930]

There was a lot of love between those two. The way Caroll lit up when Jean walked out says it all!

[@richspinaci8293]

These two are pure class. You can’t help but love them

[@GingerbreaddGypsy]

Am I sitting here crying watching this? Yes, yes I am. My grandparents were the epitome of these two. Miss them all.

[@jryland6]

Me, too 😢❤

[@billybobbob1288]

I pretty much shed a tear watching this. Absolutely priceless.

[@johngeorge5624]

I can still hear my father laughing. It was his favorite show.😌 those were the days.😔I miss them.

[@johngeorge5624]

@@8chk92 Didn't know that.👍

[@barbaravanorman5679]

Same with my dad. Now, I watch reruns by myself....

[@kayc.5213]

@@8chk92 ...Including the former Roseanne Show!

[@princessm8982]

Same with my dad. RIP dad!

[@MS-xu2mm]

I love them dearly! RIP Carroll and Jean

[@NBLP7001]

"Jean loves me." The way his face lit up when he said that, it's obvious he loved her as well.

[@ronaldwells3276]

No

[@triciajohansen7124]

@Peace World on the show.

[@dorismcneill2829]

I thiñk th¹t edith had to be q saint to put p ith 1rchie all thos years. ¹¹

[@kingdom107rk]

Even more so, the way his voice started choking up..

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

I adored these two, and still consider "All in the Family" one of the greatest TV shows of all time. It's been almost 50 years... Can you imagine anything on TV today still being around 50 years from now? That says it all...

[@toddhursey7418]

Dating naked. Lol.

[@robertcooney1938]

Andy Griffith is prime time on MeT.V.!!!!

[@waynethera2712]

I loved this show, MASH, Barney Miller. Quite the quality back then.

[@mistyhurst6730]

All in the family, the jeffersons, sandford and son, bewitched,Andy Griffith, on up to the partridge family, little house on the prairie, facts of life, different strokes. I'm 45 but I grew up in my granny's house so these are my all time favorites and so many more from these erase. Just simple easy living. Nothing to complicated. Miss them days so much. Oh whT I would give❤❤❤

[@amyschildgamerlive4519]

Golden girls

[@calvaryapologetics]

You can see the genuine love and admiration they had for each other.

[@jaymoon5906]

Great thespians no one better there acting skills were so impeckable

[@PJShu]

They truly loved each other

[@KOOLBadger]

He got teary eyed..

[@allisontaylor1818]

One of the most brilliant shows ever made...I love these 2 together.

[@chetpomeroy1399]

"All in the Family" was one of the few shows that made TV worth watching. Archie and Edith were such colorful characters!

[@tomshaw6373]

I know your comment is old, but it is still true. Very little of today's television makes me think. It's very entertaining, but it doesn't make me think. This show made you think.

[@slayer5813]

"TV worth watching" a few?? Three's Company Happy Days M.A.S.H. The Brady Bunch Welcome Back Kotter Sanford and Son Hawaii Five-0 Emergency The Love Boat One Day at a Time Alice Here's Lucy The Partridge Family The Jeffersons Laverne & Shirley The Mary Tyler Moore Show etc.........................

[@chetpomeroy1399]

@@slayer5813 I would agree, but just like _All In The Family,_ these shows originally ran decades ago.

[@nolanboles8492]

I loved the look on Carroll's face when Jean was talking--he truly adored her.

[@skingerskanger]

He loved his little "Dingbat" for all those years

[@anthonybrock9435]

Aye, you can see it clearly. 🍀🍀

[@brianwest2775]

It's so awesome to see someone so genuinely happy.

[@EdsterIII]

@@skingerskanger He loved the show, he loved Jean, but he didn't like having to say certain things to her. It always felt bad when he'd call her dingbat, or tell her to stifle. But as Jean was and always was, a professional who respected everyone she worked with and she also adored Carroll.

[@chrisclermont456]

I never realized how brilliant all of the actors from Norman Lear's shows were until the shows ended and they went on to other things. Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Bea Arthur, Sherman Helmsley, John Amos, and others are magnificent actors!!

[@jennyjenjen1633]

Wow, I had never thought of this. So true!

[@shermanmullen2406]

Yup.

[@brendawei7356]

I do think O'Connor was great also in the tv series of "In the Heat of the Night" .

[@michaelburge2519]

Quite an Iconic-Show~~~then there's Rob Reiner, who's still Morphin-Meathead

[@christopherbiondi13]

Watching this makes you realize what great actors they really are. Nothing like their characters.

[@autocrow]

No kidding! They were so convincing on stage I thought they had to be at least somewhat like their characters, but not in the least.

[@davidscanlon1244]

It's weird to see them out of character.

[@cherylharwood7267]

They don't make them like that anymore

[@lemurianchick]

@@davidscanlon1244 It shows that they are channelers.

[@calisongbird]

@@cherylharwood7267 there are plenty of equally talented professional actors today

[@sew1835]

Mr O'Connor seemed genuinely surprised and pleased to have seen her. Seemed like they were two old friends who hadn't seen each other for a while.

[@frederickrapp5396]

sew1835 When he died, she chose not to come to his funeral. She had to work instead. This behavior speaks volumes. They may have “seemed like two old friends” but they were not, not by a long shot. They were co-workers, who helped each other become very wealthy playing their respective characters of Edith and Archie. However, in real life, real friends would attend the other’s funeral. She was not there. She chose her work in theatre, and sent her regrets. Her choice. Mr. O’Connor may “have seemed generally surprised and pleased to see her” as you say. He certainly appeared that way on the show. But: They were not “two old friends.” They were two former co-workers. Sorry to shatter your illusions!

[@loris8645]

@@frederickrapp5396 maybe it was too hard for her...and if she was on broadway, it would have been difficult for her to leave...just bc you miss a funeral, does not mean you don't care...

[@frederickrapp5396]

lori s You make very good points. However, if somebody does not attend the funeral of a loved one, or a dear friend, I will remember. Even if it’s 50 years later. I will remember. Just sayin. One makes a statement, when one chooses to stay away, for whatever reason. Just my opinion.

[@loris8645]

@@frederickrapp5396 and that's YOUR opinion...not everyone feels the same...some people absolutely can not handle funerals...are you gonna hold it against them simply bc you feel differently and EXPECT them to be there? Funerals are also difficult for many people simply bc of scheduling...you usually don't get much planning time, so for you to expect everyone to drop their lives to attend is unfair...for some, it simply isn't possible...and for some, emotionally is isn't possible.

[@loris8645]

@@frederickrapp5396also, holding a grudge for 50 years bc someone missed a funeral is a bit obsessive

[@seattlepoet]

Honestly, during COVID...I have been watching all of these episodes and they were so brilliant and so incredible and THERE IS SO MUCH TO LEARN FROM THEM...SO MANY DEEP THEMES...my grandfather, who was Republican and my dad, who was liberal, used to love and watch the show and argued about the things that came up on the show. Watching "All In The Family" is getting me through this very difficult time.

[@iraslavin2774]

The language Archie used would be beeped out because it was politically incorrect.

[@frankspadafora3419]

All in the Family was iconic. RIP Carroll and Jean.!!

[@alanna8983]

Was iconic?! IS iconic!

[@sub222marathon]

Got teary eyed watching this. What a great show. What a legacy to leave. They're missed.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Same. They don't make em like they used to.

[@MsDutchee]

Sitting on a train watching this interview with Carroll and Jean , they are so genuinely nice to each other. Loved it

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

As far as I'm concerned, the saddest episode of ANY series was the one where Gloria and Mike left for California (All in the Family).

[@nopcshere6097]

I think Carroll & Jean are still making heaven's residents laugh. They had an on-screen presence that nobody can match today.

[@zapkvr]

Well except for Archies place. What a stinker

[@mikebatty9632]

I had no idea her voice was soooo different. What a couple. Brilliant show. Timeless on many levels. Thanks Archie and Edith!

[@mattlohr]

The stars of the greatest sitcom in television history.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

Carroll O"Connor was a very classy man. his honest affection for his cast mates came through in every interview he ever did.

[@garyfischer4357]

His son's death was more than he could take.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

@@garyfischer4357 I think so too. I remember when the reporters @ the time 1st approached him about it & he solemnly swore he'd go after the guy that sold him the drugs...& he did...guy went to prison for a few years

[@JustinMacri007]

@@clairelivefreeordie2551 did carol ahd Jean die two weeks later?

[@craigusselman546]

He was so shy and graceful unlike Archie

[@jondstewart]

@@craigusselman546it’s amazing how acting can deceive a person. In real life, Carroll O’Connor was a very deep, gentle, thoughtful, and liberal person. Archie was too on the inside, but his outside was very rough and crusty. And Jean Stapleton was actually very brassy and outspoken, but in a mannered way. If you’ve ever seen that long forgotten Richard Dreyfuss and Susan Sarandon movie The Buddy System, she was Susan’s mother and like her real life persona, very straightforward.

[@nickfordidge9245]

One of the best shows and TV couples ever!

[@hguhbbghu7653]

I LOVE YOU MR OCONNOR AND MRS STAPLETON YOUR LAUGHTER WILL BE WITH ME FOR THIS LIFETIME RIP

[@katburgess8533]

@ms. will always love my life Seriously??? Some people have vision issues and so they type in all caps. Others are new to being online and don't know that stupid rule. The a-hole who decided, FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD, that all capital letters represents shouting NEEDS TO BE SHOUTED AT, IN REAL LIFE AND LOUDLY! Kindly get over it!!! (INSERT LONG, SLOW EYE ROLL...)

[@Wildstar40]

@ms. will always love my life Calling someone a troll when they are issuing a Rest In Peace to the dead ... Is what a troll does.

[@soccergoalie865]

♥️♥️

[@Peachy08]

I remember how much my dad loved this show. He never missed it. Brilliant show. Wish they still made tv shows like this.

[@cherryleegee1182]

Long live Archie and Edith! Absolutely love this clip.. Thank you so much for posting. Everyone take care, take it easy and be safe

[@revenueeeeeee]

They both made me laugh so hard over the years.I miss them both dearly.

[@TheTimeport]

L Coters v

[@tinamartins1580]

Yep

[@elissam.corsmeier469]

L Coters I cry everytime I see Carroll

[@rob0922718]

Unfortunately in this day and age with so much focus on "Political Correctness, shows like All in the Family, The Jefferson's, Maude, Sanford and Son and What's Happening could not be made using the original premise of the shows content. It seems that nobody wants to tackle the issues of the day the way these shows did.

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

Robert Kerman Tackling the issues of how prejudiced people really are towards another and White are leading the charge with Blacks, Latinos, Jews etc... Muslim ban, Charlottesville, DACA. It's all bubbling to the surface isn't it? Well I guess Trump has certainly helped all the bigots to feel emboldened and we're seeing the effect now

[@jknutson09]

*ONE OF THE MOST CLASSIC TV SERIES EVER CREATED*

[@jeremiahjenkins1695]

Amanda Moore hey

[@jeremiahjenkins1695]

Amanda Moore hey

[@davidbento9459]

@John Christian What's with you with the crackhead???

[@davidbento9459]

@J Crane Yea John Christian is a real azzhole obviously. Troll looking for attention people like him with the crosses and the name blog Christian make real Christians look bad! I told him elsewhere change your icon.. What a dirt bag! May his addiction overtake him, yes everyone has various addictions. He is probably some 400 lb 15 year old sitting in mommies basement trolling for attention eating a huge cake and a half gallon box of ice cream next to his coloring books.. Good to meet ya Crane! Aloha!

[@renofederighi8774]

Yes

[@analemos2327]

This was the only time we got to see these two legends together on a talk show and those hosts almost ruined the whole experience. You don't interrupt your guests, particularly when they're telling interesting stories and you don't wave a $20 bill at Jean Stapleton and expect her to perform like a trained circus animal! Hosts aside, I'm so glad this footage exists! It shows they really admired and respected each other and there was genuine affection between them.

[@crimson888]

So true - embarrassing and insulting for that to happen, these are classically trained actors

[@suzanneprock7286]

"Those hosts?" Donnie and Marie Osmond. I thought the interviews were good and playful.

[@analemos2327]

@@suzanneprock7286 and I thought they were bad and disrespectful and already explained why. O'Connor and Stapleton deserved better than these two. Glad you enjoyed watching them, though. Cheers!

[@suzanneprock7286]

@@analemos2327 You'd had to been around to watch Donnie and Marie, it was all in fun and you took it too personal, maybe someone else could have done a better job but your generation is so very touchy, lighten up Francis.

[@analemos2327]

@@suzanneprock7286 I'm good, really. Disappointed that this is the only interview we have of these legends and was handled so poorly. Being younger doesn't prevent me from admiring and respecting in the present talented and dignified people like O'Connor and Stapleton and their wonderful work (dated, yet still so relevant). Donnie and Marie were probably good for their audience back then, but not so good to their guests, prioritizing cheap laughs at the expense of some possible discomfort. One needs empathy and self reflection to realize that some of the popular people back then did some disrespectful things without even realizing it. Didn't make them evil or horrible. Just a mediocre reflection of their time. Donnie and Marie are an example.

[@rasalghul9331]

These two are so adorable together - there can never be a show like "All in the Family" again.

[@wudaddy]

I grew up watching Carroll O'Connor on "In the Heat of the Night," and he was brilliant as Bill Gillespie. Going back and watching him as Archie was a good experience in discovering his past work, and I respect him and Jean Stapleton for the work they brought to "All in the Family." That was truly groundbreaking and history making television.

[@timhoovermusicman]

Watch him in the movie Kelly's heroes

[@stacyb.9335]

OMG I'm black and I grew up absolutely loving watching "All in the family" and "In the heat of the night" and never knew I was watching the same person..❤😂

[@dixonnegron1083]

Those were the days💕

[@roseann4023]

Perfect reply!

[@MK-nd2iu]

🙏💗

[@marioiacolucci]

@@roseann4023 great

[@dschoenewald7320]

Awesome!

[@patriciapowell1560]

Didn't need no welfare States everybody pull There wait those were the days🎼🎵

[@kathrynlayfield9599]

I love and miss Jean Stapleton so very much! She reminded me of my mother, not a mean bone in her body and always waiting on others. My father was a cranky kind of person and she just glossed over it as if she didn't know. She died early and I don't think my father knew her real worth until about twenty years later. She was a treasure!

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I had an uncle and aunt just like them!

[@Bozakky]

I stumbled on this clip but when Jean Stapleton came out and sat down, tears of joy, real tears fell from my eyes and a huge smile along with these made my day. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@leodurocher5454]

He was the best tv actor ever playing Archie bunker. best tv show ever too...RIP to both and thanks for all the laughs

[@leavesthemstanding.firstna7677]

Truly a class act Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton.I still love to watch this iconic television series...

[@mylesburris3885]

The Osmond family is and ALWAYS been NOTHING less the PURE PLASTIC!!!!! Today is May 25th, 2019

[@kaledafif7972]

Love the osmonds carol o Conor and jean stapleton❤️

[@jessiem276]

@@mylesburris3885 The Osmonds were...and are great people !!

[@taniapalmeiro9607]

Found this two and their all in the family masterpiece in 2021! The proof that what is good never dies.

[@yabbadabbajr]

Gosh, Carroll reminds me so much of my late dad, the kindness in his eyes says so much about his inner light. R.I.P., Mr O'Connor and Ms Stapleton...you are dearly missed.

[@discoveryman59]

Those were the days alright! Its amazing to see how much different the are to their amazing characters, they were truly GREAT actors.

[@scidamenge]

So touching when he said Jean loves him.

[@donnademaio328]

scidenge

[@frederickrapp5396]

scidamenge Sorry to disappoint you, but she did not love him. When he died, she chose not to attend his funeral, choosing to play her role in a theatrical performance instead. She loved her work. Jean may have liked Carrol, but she did not love him. He was saying this for the cameras. Sorry to shatter your illusions!

[@TheBatugan77]

@@frederickrapp5396 You're crapp, rapp.

[@Anth230]

@ronkostars Hes a realist and absolutely correct.

[@jaycuzman625]

I do not funerals. I understand why we have them, but some cannot go to them. To decide she really didn't love him cause she didn't attend his funeral, is like stating I lived inside Jean Stapleton head. You didn't, and only she could validate your post. I just wonder why post such a thing in the first place.

[@charisamartin2152]

The friendship they had was so special. Each in awe of the other. ❤️

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@shanswanwaters5822]

When they surprisingly greeted each other, I couldn't stop the tears from falling from my eyes. I love thier show. I don't think I missed an episode.

[@243wayne1]

You need to pull yourself together.

[@robertbishop5357]

I loved All in the Family. Such a great sitcom. These 2 made the show successful.

[@davidcarney1827]

Miss them both ..loved them dearly. Carol was a gentleman

[@bloofan06]

It makes me extremely happy that Jean mentioned "Return To Me". That is one of my all time favorite movies. Carroll plays Minnie Driver's Irish grandpa and he is absolutely wonderful. It's such an underrated movie and deserves a lot of praise

[@volunteerpatriot2143]

One of my favorite shows. Carroll and Jean were brilliant actors. Norman Lear was a genius to bring this to prime time.

[@carribgirl007]

Man just amazing! Those were the days.

[@barryspeight6109]

this was and always will be the greatest show on tv. I could watch the reruns forever. and do.

[@yvonnestaley3564]

Barry Speight yesss I enjoy him blowing Raspberry's lmao

[@k9feces]

Donnie and Marie wasn't that good.

[@brianalger4844]

agreed, completely, Barry! It's artistry at the highest level.

[@thomaskemer8109]

Do you think I'm something? You Edith, are something else!! CLASSIC

[@teresahowick5197]

It still holds up even today

[@ernestheron2008]

I would watch the reruns on weekday afternoons at 3pm during the 70's in NYC. I could never leave the house to go outside and play until the closing theme with that amazing ragtime riff concluded..I could never imagine other actors playing those parts...they nailed it!!!

[@anthonymancini3372]

I remember when Donny and Marie announced that they were going to have them on their show. I was waiting in anticipation for this episode because I loved watching All in the Family as a kid. When I saw the show, I had a gut feeling it would be the last time I would ever see Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton together again. As it turned out, my gut feeling was correct. What an amazing pair of actors!

[@SueWalsh]

Carroll will always remind me of my darling grandfather. Love them both, and Jean too! Absolute legends both of them.

[@nicholasmoore990]

Hello sue

[@theraylan1002]

Probably one of the very best shows ever on TV. "Edith & Archie" are American Icons.

[@rudimentalgardening]

Two great actors that are missed. There is a void in Hollywood of actors of this caliber.

[@JackRowsey]

Still my all time favorite show. Nothing else came close after 50 years. I was 7 years old when it came out and 16 when Mike and Gloria moved to California. It was the first and probably only time I had ever gotten a lump in my throat and teary eyed from a tv show or movie. I didn’t know the actors were leaving the show, so it was a surprise. I guess I thought I was never going to see them again either. 45 years later I met Rob Reiner while working on a film he directed. It was surreal.

[@avisswope6495]

CAROLL OCONNER DID A BANG UP JOB ON IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT TOO.

[@marshallmom1962]

Excellent show.

[@johncook7281]

@Abis Swope- Absolutely, that'a good acting. Not being yourself but the character as written.

[@bodyweightkiller]

Indeed he did. Terrific show.

[@lenabeana9834]

I used to watch it with my grandmother all the time

[@godmadesam]

Yes he did!!!

[@michbuch1539]

I loved and still love this show til this day.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Me too. Grew up watching it in the 70's. Shows were real back then. None of this PC crap now. I loved Sanford and son too!

[@Macumber773]

I used to watch this show every Sunday night at my grandparents house after Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. I wonder if Carroll and Jean understood how deeply seeing them hugging touched so many of us.

[@carrboro_chapelhillfpv2442]

was one of the best shows ever, I watched All In The Family as a kid, Thoes were trully the days.

[@bullymom3071]

Probably Jean and Carroll heard "Can you do their voices" a zillion times. Look at Carroll's face when Marie asks!!!

[@cougarhunter33]

The death of is son aged him so badly, and this was just a few years after that. I remember watching the civil trial in the 90's and he looked so broken then. Terrible tragedy.

[@georgefoster1241]

I got a kick out of it.

[@glendacampbell5033]

You got a "kick" out of what??? His son's death? The terrible way it affected him?? How broken he looked?? SMH

[@lianelayman7577]

The death of anybody's child can age them.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

to me his look has improved with age ,, edith still looks almost the same as before , she still looks like a sweety pie

[@danig3598]

So sad.. yes

[@jsterling6805]

I hope Carroll O’Conner’s son realized how blessed he was to have a father that loved him so much.

[@syorich1403]

Obviously he didn’t bc he killed himself. Nobody who feels loved commits suicide.

[@genscolberg6557]

Hugh O'Connor had a bad drug problem and I would guess he loved his parents greatly and felt like he let them down and fell into deep depression and felt like there was no way out. There was a time in my life were I was addicted and I know how it was... Just a guess I could be wrong of course.

[@Alma-999]

Iconic Actors Indeed! It is so lovely to see Mr O'Connor smile and laugh in comparison to his character Archie Bunker. Sweet!

[@cynthiaprawdzik1849]

Love this show and still watch it now!!!!!!!

[@taurusnbr1]

Jean is such an elegant person. They're both very sophisticated, didn't expect that. I used to binge watch this when it used to air on tv land but never saw them out of character. I have a new appreciation for their acting after seeing this. Also, they're so humble and kind to one another, giving each other credit, love seeing that.

[@MrJumper282003]

I love seeing them together during this interview! It seems as though in real life she was more dominant and he was more submissive, lol. They work well together in both instances. They made my childhood a success. I'm so nostalgic right now.

[@colinmurray9384]

Im 63 ,watch every episode, so glad I can watch on KZbin

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

OMG, could you imagine being in the audience for this ? Their first appearance on sit down talk show together. In the show, they both complimented each other to such a degree, I don't think it would have been successful without both of them. Great show, two legends.

[@georgelustrea2912]

I never tire watching my two favorite shows "All in the family", and "The honeymooners"....

[@syorich1403]

I’m surprised the honeymooners is still running. So many taboos today. Gleason character always threatening to punch his wife.

[@WellaWally65]

I miss Donny and Marie, too! Thank you so much for this beautiful interview!

[@jimj2839]

One of my alltime favorite shows. In my opinion, one if the best sitcoms of any time.

[@klavier285]

One of the greatest shows ever, and there will never be another one like it. The world is too politically correct now.

[@DT24K]

klavier285 absolutely right and its a damn shame how society has just become so over sensitive! Its just so ridiculous nowadays! Cant imagine how much worse its going to get come here in the later years from now!

[@MegaDede25]

EXACTLY! I agree.

[@drmachinewerke1]

Not politically correct. The country has raised a bunch of pussys

[@jessiem276]

@Winter Blues Not really! I know...the show was to show us how bad it is to be like Archie, right? Didn't work...people will feel how they feel....bottom line.

[@worlds1ep3enthusiast92]

You had no idea what was to come in 2020

[@VinylToVideo]

This woman must have got a ton of fan mail and I believe she actually took the time to read it; years ago I sent her a letter and forgot all about it until years later when I received a signed photo in the mail from her. If it took her that long to send the photo it's understandable she didn't have the time to write a letter to go along with it. I really appreciate she took the time and effort to mail me that photo, even if it was delegated to a secretary! RIP Jean.

[@rt.atkins5377]

I am almost crying right now. Yep. Now I am. They remind me so much of my Granddaddy. He passes away at 94 years old back in 2014. I can hear his laughter as well, as someone else stated. I grew up in my Granddads house hearing the voices of Jean and Carroll every weeknight. All in the Family, Hee-Haw, and The Lawrence Welk show. I miss those days. Times were so much simpler. XO.... 🤍

[@bostjules6176]

Watching these two and the show they made together is a small part of what made my life good.

[@garyleslie4238]

That show was classic. You could never have a show like that now. You would be offending too many people. Everybody is too sensitive. Sad

[@karentarkington236]

Yeah like Clint Eastwood said the pussy generation...gets too offended too often

[@2425eryy]

Jennine J I see your point and it makes sense but do you thing one can be too sensitive and limit creative social commentary?

[@angiemanges7945]

This one of the problems with our world today. People take things that were said in shows and movies decades ago and to this day say they hated them because they were racist and bigots. Yes, they were 100%! But did the producers glorify it? No! Who were the characters that always lost in the end? Whose opinions were almost always proven wrong, and the butt of everyones' jokes on the show? Think about that. Then maybe some of you can actually enjoy shows like this and have a few laughs instead of always being negative.

[@mslgizzle]

It’s so sad! FAR TOO MANY SNOWFLAKES

[@mslgizzle]

J J nothin wrong with me.... I’m wondering what’s wrong with the ‘snowflakes’

[@DhumbleVibes]

Archie broke me in tears, in the " Edith death " episode, in Archie's place so intense that's how you know there was real love in them about each other unlike many actors who tolerate their fellow work companions for the pay., ❤ love them that's my tv grandparents lol

[@kd619]

They are playing archie's place on tv now and I've been recording it a CD watching a few shows here and there and i'm almost scared to watch the show saying she died! I know i'm going to ball my eyes out! I love the show! They need to do a today's version of it!

[@timothyjohnson6372]

That episode was tough. Beautiful but tough.

[@jamesrudd8705]

Jean was ready to leave the show. Asked to be written off. The person who created the show called and asked her to reconsider. He was distraught. Jean told him Edith was just a character and not a real person. His response? He said he li ed Edith like a real person.

[@bosshilton88]

Just seen it the other day myself

[@echealy48]

Not a dry eye in that episode

[@markmartindale7215]

So very disrespectful of Donny and Marie to pressure Carroll O'connor and Jean Stapleton to "do the voices".

[@uptoolate2793]

Donny offered her 20 bucks. What an idiot.

[@DesireeBoone]

How is it disrespectful for them to do the voices when those voices is part of the reasons why all in the family became iconic

[@pinkrose5796]

Love the chemistry, respect and admiration between the 2 actors!!!! It was obvious how happy they were to see each other!

[@sherriedrummer9319]

love Jean and Carroll! R.I.P. Jean and Carroll. we will always love you.

[@taergehtsiram]

This is nice. I think they both come across as very classy.

[@KoKo-eq5tr]

taergehtsiram That's the way it was in those days. Normal, proud, respectful

[@judgej.8816]

@John Christian and you need a psychiatrist - disrespectful lowlife, go crawl back in the hole from whence you came slithering from. You are sick John

[@fintan3563]

What a beautiful interview. Lovely to see them interacting as themselves. ❤️❤️❤️

[@eduardo_corrochio]

It is still my favorite sitcom that has been on television. Thank goodness for DVD's. In this clip, it was a bit brazen to ask these actors to do their iconic voices and instantly become the characters and make up some dialogue right there on the spot. Thanks for so much laughter (and a few tears), Jean and Carroll. You're the best.

[@kellirothwell4386]

Americas best loved TV couple

[@drivertom2]

Kelli Rothwell I

[@sanddabz5635]

Maybe Lucy & Ricky as well!

[@grilledcheesebiotch__270]

Kelli Rothwell I thought that was Rebecca and Jesse Katsopolis

[@grovermcwilliams1393]

and the Jefferson

[@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUP]

nope that would go to the Ricardos

[@levonsanders9959]

It's a pleasure to see their true selves Two great Actors forever RIP!

[@johnnyhicks3835]

You are missed you beautiful souls RIP, they were my fathers favorite I can still here my dad laughing when the watch them RIP dad

[@williamnajera422]

Oh my, this touched me in a way I didn’t expect. What a classic show, what fond memories I have watching it with my family a lifetime ago. 🎶 Those were the daaaaaaaaaaaus!!! 🎶

[@jeremykurtz478]

It's so weird hearing her talk with her real voice.

[@MegaDede25]

I know right?!! LOL

[@anitastodolak9882]

I feel the SAME WAY! Watching this I kept hearing "Edith's" voice in my head! Maybe they both rest in peace.

[@shellyblanchard5788]

She lets it slip through once in while. When she came on she said did some. 2:28-30 counter.

[@cherisehunt4269]

@@anitastodolak9882 😄

[@AndrewVOdom]

Check out the very first episodes of “All in the Family” circa 1971 or so: she developed that “nasal voice” until a bit later.

[@snowbunny1066]

Brings back childhood memories. Wonderful memories. Times were so simple back then. Such amazing actors. May they RIP.

[@kellylappin5944]

There was never a ‘simple time’. Educate yourself about history.

[@brendanmah]

Thanks for posting. I am am so glad for reruns, so I can watch this show again !!!

[@meganfetterly1544]

The sweetest, smartest show I've ever seen. Two all time greats as the leads. A complex, flawed, hilarious, tender couple. I am emotional

[@douglasborgaro6801]

RIP Jean & Carrol. It's almost errie to see them both together like this. It's amazing how they transformed for the show. We're looking at two pivotal actors in history! This is when quality still mattered in TV.

[@Hot80s]

I miss them too. There has never been a show remotely like it since.

[@chrisg6006]

Hot80s I’d say the simpsons is close everyone who grew up in the 80s and 90s the Simpson’s was like family you always tuned in too see what they were upto

[@antomano5623]

Growing up watching these shows and the re-runs years later are still funny. Great Comedians from the 70's and 80's were a different type of breed. How this Nation has changed in 40-45 years is shameful.

[@bradstevens5012]

That was one of the best comedy shows ever. R.I.P. to both of them.

[@ericrich1437]

This brings back so many memories growing up. I feel like they are some kind of grandparents or something. Is that weird? I love the sounds of their voices, Archie's chair, his hat, her apron......

[@rhondamaddux7828]

I saw Archie's chair at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. in 1983, when I was 13. I'll never forgot how thrilled I was!

[@meehow72]

I feel the same way. Archie even looked a lot like my grandfather who had a very similar temperament

[@cathyt144]

and now i feel honored. thank u for sharing this. 😁

[@angierichards1519]

You run across things randomly with fond memories, and it takes me back to a more simple time. It's amazing how shows can take you back to a time in your life that you would ever think you would look back on and miss so terribly. The good quality tv shows that was made by fine actors, that really worked hard on their craft. It brings happy memories and sad all at the same time, for times gone by. If you could only rewind to appreciate things just a little more. Something every generation could take lessons from, sure would make the world today a better place.

[@robertcubinelli4961]

2 of America's finest actors/actresses. RIP to both of them....they'll continue their antics in Paradise.

[@melissahess7451]

Love Archie and Edith great actors great chemistry 🌷💝

[@toniomiklo2406]

What a great actor and man! I grew up with this show and I can't stop watching it over and over even today. It always remains fresh now matter how many times you've watched this or that episode: that's a sign of a supreme piece of historical pop culture right there.

[@richspinaci8293]

I can watch this a million times, and I choke up every time they meet and hug each other. True love and true class. Both legends

[@roccosophie6498]

Two of the greatest entertainers, interviewing, two of the greatest entertainers. Thank you, for posting this, treasure.😊