Archie Bunker's Place - Ediths Death

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[@bikerider4326]

I never got to say goodbye to my son, who took his own life at age 17. I was a single father and I have been alone ever since. Very painful to watch someone truly grieve.

[@amysscentsandsongs]

I am so sorry. Be very gentle with yourself and carry him with you. I also lost my son at 28. It will take a long time but there is still beauty in the world. ❤️

[@jimzielinski3871]

Praying surreal encouragement and healing for you! Your pain is our pain!

[@sandyhalas9333]

Carol also had a son who took his own life many years later. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can never imagine a greater pain. I guess that’s why in all the words we have there is no word to describe it 😢

[@Beelzebubba2823]

Im sorry for your loss. Keep your head up brother.

[@1quercia]

Oh I’m so sorry you are having to bear such pain. God bless you!❤

[@kianentertainmentproductions23]

"You had no right to leave me that way Edith..without giving me just one more chance to say that I love you" No poet could have said it better. So moving!!

[@lesegomabiletsa6458]

It is so moving. Even cold hearted Archie cries tears

[@catherineehlers8115]

This is how I felt when my husband died. He died in his sleep like Edith.

[@stevenw.miguel]

It wasn’t even poetic. It was just straight fact; no metaphor, just a fact

[@k1m6a11]

@@catherineehlers8115 This is how I felt when my Mom died. She loved this show. Hope you're ok.

[@briannichols4807]

@@lesegomabiletsa6458 Archie really wasn't cold hearted , just ignorant , old fashioned , and hot tempered .

[@StealthMode3924]

Jean Stapleton was growing weary of playing Edith, and was talking with Norman Lear about how they would respectfully have Edith die. She said “Just have her die off, she’s only fiction.” But Norman paused for a second and replied “Not to me, she isn’t.” 💔

[@theduallanguagechannel]

So often, for some mens’ hard outer shell or whatever it is, we women grossly underestimate how much and how deeply our men feel. I can hear her saying that so brazenly or innocently, but she didn’t account for him truly loving her. #guilty If I argue with my husband, I can be upset for a while, hop on the computer, wash some dishes, talk to a friend…it passes. My husband’s blood pressure will rise, he gets a stiff neck and he can hardly look at me much less function. He may not be all cuddles and fuzzies, but he feels deeply. I’ve had to learn to respect that.

[@mkl62]

Norman has said that writing her death was the hardest thing he had done.

[@hendel213126]

Shows how much a character means to an actor versus the people they play the part for. No respect for that outlook.

[@47of74]

And now, RIP Norman Lear.

[@carltonthepug]

Not really. She wanted to pursue other things she had lined up.

[@albundy6008]

Carrol wrote this episode and got an emmy for it. He said in an interview that he had a hard time doing that scene. He felt like his wife had really died.

[@sherriedrummer9693]

Wow! I never knew that... Great show. Everytime I watch this episode I break down. I believe this was the first episode of that season.

[@LaurenJeniferGates]

That's good acting. Wow

[@netrioter]

Norman Lear called Jean Stapleton...to ask her permission if she could be killed off for the new series. She said my character was only fiction. The rest is history

[@michaellang7908]

I’m sure it did!!! 9 years together as well when Mike and Gloria left! To very emotional episodes

[@doubleemcastillano464]

The best actors can find genuine emotion. I went to a theatre workshop when I was younger. My brother went to BSA, where Jada Pinkett and 2Pac went but I ended up sucking at my audition. I was too cocky. Not committed. But at this workshop, later down the line, I got to see a real genuine actress. And she delivered a monologue about the stresses of family life and being overlooked etc. And this girl I had spent all week with and joked around with became someone I had not known. Her words were heavy and tears began flowing from her eyes and I got choked up just watching her. Like nothing I had ever seen before. Look at the audition for the kid in ET. That’s how deep that connection is for actors on that level. It’s powerful to witness in person.

[@unseelie63]

I'm watching this for the first time.He's so lost.I'm crying. Carroll O'Connor really was a damned fine actor

[@yorkiemom6144]

You're watching it for the first time and it's impacting you. Imagine being invested in and loving those characters for years. The country collectively cried it's eyes out

[@joem4647]

@@yorkiemom6144 So beautifully acted, so heart wrenching!

[@dianacummins6153]

One of the all-time GREATEST ACTORS !

[@jenbest4972]

I also loved Carol O'Conner in" in the heat of the night.

[@cll1639]

@@joem4647 I'm convinced it wasn't acting, Joe. A big part of America died right along with Archie's soulmate.

[@miguel66014]

When he sees her slipper, it's a moment & feeling I've been through. There are no words to describe the sense of loss. The pain only fades, it NEVER goes away...

[@B1GK1NG]

So damn true. I can never forget the family members I lost. The lost will never go away

[@PFCD]

You only learn to live with it and find a level of happiness.

[@joycedavis790]

I agree, over 40 years my hsband has been gone (sudden illness). I remember having to come home and see his things. I kept his id in a box and every now and then I would open it so I could inhale his scent!

[@miguel66014]

@@joycedavis790 he's still with you and will be forever. It hurts to have lost love like that. The love is also the best thing in the world.

[@priestessthea]

My Mother has been gone 30 years. I can attest, it never goes away.

[@willietwilligerrock7661]

No matter how many times he called her dingbat or yelled at her, Archie really did love her

[@rockyracoon3233]

Archie had many flaws, but he was essentially a good person.

[@Inglewolf]

And Edith knew when Archie said 'dingbat' he really meant sweetheart, because Archie wasn't the kind of guy who could say words like sweetheart. Didn't make him a bad guy, just a guy with a rough upbringing (poverty and a tough father) who appreciated Edith probably more than the American flag, and we all know much Archie appreciated that. And yes, that appreciation also had many flaws.

[@roguesheep3083]

@@rockyracoon3233 always liked the way lionel jefferson knew this, and had fun with him sometimes. He was just kind of ignorant and believed stupid things, but there was actually no hate in him.

[@josephstevens5870]

Love is a lie,the sooner you realize that,the better off you'll be

[@richardlahan7068]

Edith knew that.

[@christopherfrench5636]

Carroll O'Connor was one of the greatest actors of his time.

[@anthonygilmore5969]

Top 3 in american history .... im a black guy!

[@sherryridlen9357]

Talent has no color as much as people try to push it now a days you can't cover it up

[@jennifercarr7351]

@@anthonygilmore5969 I'm glad you clarified that....I was wondering

[@mikegross6107]

I really don't think he was acting; he really, really meant every word in this soliloquy! I appreciate you sharing this clip with us because like me there was a lot of people who missed seeing this broadcast for one reason or another.

[@kdm222]

If ANY TIME ... including now

[@joeminicilli3008]

Love him or hate him, this was a spot on portrayal of losing someone you shared you life with for years.

[@aliway4136]

Why would anyone hate him🤦‍♀️ he's an actor playing a part

[@stacysmith8443]

My Honey passed away March 2, 2017. I said almost the same thing when he passed away. I never got a chance to say goodbye, I was at work when he died😢😢😢😢

[@BudgetGunsandGearReviews]

I feel like this every time I walk into my daughter's room. It's been 4 years, and I still can't box up her things. I know exactly what's going through Archie's heart, here.

[@martinconnelly2715]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Praying now for your comfort and peace.

[@tonyd6848]

Im so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you. 😪🙏🙏

[@FXR_OG]

I’m so sorry🙏🏼

[@nataliegillmore7436]

Sorry for your loss. May she Live with Jesus.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

I lost a girlfriend to leukemia in 2015- not nearly the same thing I know But so many things remind me of her 😢

[@LPP_2024]

Carroll did a tremendous job with that scene It even made me cry 😭

[@marcstevens8576]

That entire cast was perfect with bringing humour to events that were happening at the time.

[@donaldbeard6231]

Me too. I've never seen that before and it's a very moving scene.

[@stacychabot5004]

Mee too

[@matthewstorer8236]

You aren't alone

[@albundy6008]

He wrote this episode and got an emmy for it.

[@AScottBoddie]

For most people this is a tv show, but when you lose your life partner, the grief is unimaginable. This scene was so incredible and spot on.

[@hollyrafford3946]

I was about 11 or 12, and I remember watching.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

This hits me too close to home. I lost my wife of 28-years back this past April. I found a pair of Vicki's favorite shoes and I clutched them to my breast and wept hard.

[@jessicaunknown3510]

Ronald Robertson 😭🙏❤️

[@kevinparker5557]

Ronald Robertson, I will pray for you brother,feel for you🙏

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

Thank you, all of you and God bless.

[@mommyshark1124]

I'm so sorry sir. God bless🙏😢💖

[@deannaford1116]

Huge hugs I’ve been there. Hold onto your faith in God. Prayed

[@colin6768]

What a beautiful, heart wrenching scene. Carrol O'Connor's best performance. If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes - you're not human

[@lutherp.smithjr.5842]

Cried like a baby

[@colleye1479]

guess im human then

[@dapperdonny4051]

He should have won an Emmy for his performance

[@jasonsgandurra7054]

A very emotional scene even makes me want to cry at times. Great acting from a fantastic actor. Rip Carrol O Connor

[@purplej1436]

@Lucifers Raven I watched this show as a child....it would never air today the way it was aired in the 1970s...if you get the chance....watch the whole series. You will laugh....A LOT....you will cry....and you you very quickly realize it was way ahead of its time on many sensitive subjects

[@cliffright1142]

Absolutely one of the most heart breaking performances ever by an actor. We loved all of you in the family.

[@wesleyclark2873]

It is so cute It is scary how good rip ttythem stt t

[@wesleyclark2873]

It is so cute It is scary how good rip ttythem stt t

[@wesleyclark2873]

It is so cute It is scary how good rip ttythem stt t

[@wesleyclark2873]

It is so cute It is scary how good rip ttythem stt t

[@jeepguy220]

those men of that generation had a hard time expressing love to their wives! but they knew their wives were honest, faithful and in the trenches of life right beside them! my grandparents were a little like archie's and edith, the only time I ever seen him cry is when she died and then slowly he deteriorated and died himself! say what you want about the patriarchy, those men loved those women more than words can ever tell! they needed, loved and trusted each other, a bond split only by death. I miss my grandparents so much, they weren't perfect just human!

[@dt6126]

I couldn't have said it any better.

[@deniseshollar5192]

Very well said and so true. If only we had those days now....

[@rodolfogarcia321]

Todays girls just want to have fun.

[@joem4647]

jeep guy you are absolutely right! My grandparents were so much like Archie and Edith!

[@jab7168]

Ain't like that anymore.....

[@TOBYH]

My friend just lost his wife of 53 years to dementia, I never saw this, it got me, so sad, he was an outstanding actor, R.I.P ARCHIE!

[@drsgtpepper95]

No one's ready for that moment, when you're aimlessly looking around a room or house where someone you truly cared about lived, and it's just empty.

[@David-se2vg]

I know exactly what you mean I was driving my van last February 19th and hit a car at 55 mph who ran a stop sign killing my mom behind me she died on impact I never got to say I love her one last time and after I got out of the hospital after a week because I broke my ankle and shattered my knee against the dashboard I came home to an empty bedroom with all my moms clothes and stuff I grabbed her shirt and layed in bed and cried I'm crying now just writing this I miss her so much 😢 so I know exactly what Archie's saying that scene makes me cry just thinking about my mom not being around anymore

[@itinavarait]

@@David-se2vg omg your story 😢 I'm am so saddened. Prayers to you and may your mom continue to rest in heavenly peace ❤️

[@David-se2vg]

Thank you

[@leighannesmith9483]

@@David-se2vg my prayers are with you and your family and I am so sorry about your mom and may she rest in peace with the Lord and this is so sad and she is with you in spirit. My late son name was David.

[@David-se2vg]

Thank you soo much God bless

[@vaultkreeper5469]

This is legit a top 10 acting performance ever; from any movie or any show. The heartbreak, regret, pain and void....you can REALLY feel it.

[@suave-rider]

It's just so real life. An empty room, cleared out, except for a slipper left behind. Total silence.

[@jodybingo]

top 2 (along with will smith's speech when his father walked out)

[@daniellucas6573]

I know.... I been down this road before when I lost my brother. It ain't easy!

[@vaultkreeper5469]

@@daniellucas6573 I don't know you at all, but I'm sorry to hear that man. My brother means the world to me and losing him would crush my soul...

[@Cablecol]

Another great acting scene is Louise Lasser playiing Mary Hartman having a nervous breakdown on the David Susskind Show.

[@sethcashman1011]

One of the heaviest moments in the history of episodic television. Nearly unbearable. O’Connor was a titan.

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

Seth: Along with Hawkeye's climactic scene in M.A.S.H, which actually made me scream, "NO! NO! NO!" at the TV set and start crying.

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Edith was so loved by people and this scene was so well done the episode was removed from syndicated circulation for years because it upset viewers too much.

[@sethcashman1011]

@@gnirolnamlerf593 sorry for the late reply, but yes, agreed!

[@hillbillydan4721]

@@Mxyzptlksac I am sitting here with tears streaming down both cheeks, I have never seen this episode...my Dad ALWAYS watched all in the family, he enjoyed the conversations that Archie and the Meathead had !! Dad's been gone almost eleven years but, this one scene from a tv show brought back all of the pain as if he passed yesterday !!! I miss ya Dad !!

[@sabrinagore2010]

I used to think Bill Gillespie was his greatest character. Then I look back at these gems. You are correct, Carroll O'Conner was a titan.

[@craighall8487]

In the 35 years I knew him, I never saw but I only heard my grandfather cry once, after my grandma died. He stopped when he saw me come into the room. This scene is almost exactly what happened. The only other time he almost cried was when I visited from out of state and we both knew it would be the last time we’d say goodbye. He passed less than a month later.

[@lwc2009]

Edith is gone...Archie weeps... most heartbreaking scene in television...

[@jasondavis2303]

ThAt and col blake died in helicopter crash on mash and radar had to tell the or 2 very sad scenes in tv

[@Mike-yg8ig]

It kills me no matter how many times I watch it. Had a buddy of mine watch it...he was pissed, made him cry like a baby.

[@Mike-yg8ig]

I have friends that are pissed at me for sending them links to this scene. Dudes don't like to cry like little children.

[@jasondavis2303]

Mike mike your not a Man if them scenes don't get to you your heartless and your mother didn't teach you right from wrong I just could imagine how they grew up smh no morels they laugh at the scenes then go to the restroom and wipe that tear and blow there nose if there human if not there sick individuals if I make any sense at all mike mike

[@michaelbest7872]

In television I agree with you Iwc. I've seen another heartbreaking scene in a 1980's movie.

[@leonardstokes6036]

This has me in tears every single time I watch it. I felt that same pain when I lost the one true woman who loved me and I loved. Rest well Debra Jean Taylor till we see each other again.

[@Coratime]

Now you are going to make me cry again!!

[@worlds1ep3enthusiast92]

Okey dokey

[@rakeeshajones6832]

❤

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

I feel your pain too, man. My wife died back in April of this year. ( 2020)

[@leonardstokes6036]

@@worlds1ep3enthusiast92 you can stay the fuck off my fucking page with that shit.

[@carmenfrisicaro9890]

We can rest comfortably knowing that Jean Stapleton lived to the ripe old age of 90. A great talent!

[@user-fb3vd8yn5i]

Right, and Carroll did go first.

[@rjwalker6677]

What a tear jerker. I'm a 55 year old man and still cried. I have lost both parents and a brother. This catches the sadness of what it's like. Holding things that belonged to them, and wishing I had expressed more love to them are things I did too. .

[@stevenmiller7267]

I did too buddy. And I'm right behind ya on the books

[@acgillespie]

How is 61 feeling R.J.? You still with us?

[@GameparkGames]

I seen this basically happen to my grandfather. He lost his daughter though (my mother) and then he lost his wife (my grandmother) and he was in pieces. He tried to maintain a normal life afterwards but he ended up passing shy of 2 years after losing my grandmother. When I see this scene I can't help but think of him which honestly makes me cry. He was kinda like Archie as well (a way more tame version but still had his share of opinions about stuff).

[@jeffwright1722]

AMEN RJ, amen

[@dmg7111]

My ♥ goes out to y'all.!!!

[@stephendodimead3915]

I cried then and I cried today. Edith was a strong woman who kept Archie in line each week. To see him cry meant the end of an era

[@kendallrivers1119]

Wouldn't say she kept Archie in line, she was strong when it came down to it but she was mostly submissive because she loved Archie so much but on rare occasions like their anniversary for example she'd stand up to him and I think that's why their marriage worked. Archie could respect Edith now and then and Edith could stick up to Archie when it was real important.

[@mariap.thisislife8735]

Edith chose the battles she wanted to have with Archie... Kudos Edith ❤️

[@maryrobinson4131]

I wasn't an All In The Family fan.. I couldn't stand Archie.. I do however remember the episode where the intruder was going to rape Edith and she smashed the hot out of the oven cake in his face and ran.. I was crazy about all on that show but Archie 😒?!? But I love Sheriff Gillespie on InThe Heat Of The Night..

[@hernameistiffaney8181]

@@maryrobinson4131 I absolutely LOVED Carrol O'Connor on 'In the Heat of the Night'.

[@tiberiusedwards3968]

How she die

[@wallypalmer4704]

I was nine years old when this episode aired, and I watched it with my folks. Even as a kid, I knew I was watching something special. O'Connor's acting hit me hard even then. It will forever rank as one of the greatest television moments I have ever seen.

[@stevenbaker8184]

Yeah it's between this and Ester Rolle "Damn Damn Damn." Back then a sitcom could really have some tear jerking moments. Right up there with Radar and Henry Blake's death as well.

[@thomasdaniel1661]

It was hard on me even before my Wife passed away and afterwards it was even worse

[@willshore2506]

Norman Lear didnt want Edith to die! But she was gone from the show for a year. Carrol Oconnor wrote this episode himself and won an Emmy. Its shows the depth of humanity they all had in this show so rare in television . God bless them

[@SciTrekMan]

Will Shore Carroll O’Connor co-directed this episode with Gary Shimokawa, but he didn’t write it. It was written by Stephen A. Mills and Mark Fink.

[@jenbest4972]

carol O'Connor died before Jean stapelton.

[@mariap.thisislife8735]

@@jenbest4972 Edith passed away before Archie....

[@rain73ful]

He certainly deserved it! He was outstanding in this performance!

[@stevejames9510]

I remember panic dinners so we could all sit and watch AITF, I knew every one of those people in real life...

[@racheln8563]

To this day I find this so incredibly hard to watch. Not only do I feel his pain, I’m reminded of all the people in my family I’ve personally lost, and can’t help but cry with him.

[@augierockstar]

I'm right there with you Rachel, it takes a little piece of our heart, with each loss, sadly...🙏

[@richardleonardon2192]

True. It reminds me of my parents, gone for a good number of years.

[@marketopia]

A textbook lesson in brilliant acting. His body language and tears say it all

[@tontolita5185]

Don't we all wish when the time comes that we could have said "I love you" one more time.

[@TOBYH]

SO TRUE, SO MANY OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS PASS AWAY WITH OUT US SAYING I LOVE YOU, SO SAY IT NOW! MY BROTHER HAD A HEART ATTACK, I FLEW TO THE HOSPITAL THE NEXT MORNING, IT WAS TOO LATE HE PASSED AWAY A FEW HRS BEFORE I GOT THERE!

[@erikstacklie4551]

Have to say it every chance we get.

[@tashalynn29]

@@erikstacklie4551 yep

[@ImSPOTon]

YES!

[@queencerseilannister3519]

Yes! My best friend died suddenly at 37 from a heart attack... what I would give!!!

[@jenniferweston7621]

I consider this scene to be Carroll O'Connor's finest performance.

[@rosetompkins8991]

Agree

[@rockyracoon3233]

This and the Draft Dodger episode.

[@jenniferweston7621]

@@rockyracoon3233 That's another really good one.

[@rockyracoon3233]

@@jenniferweston7621 . Yes it is.

[@Mike-yg8ig]

Easily.

[@kathymeyers3021]

The art direction here is lovely. All muted tones of browns and white. With one bit of bright color. The pink slipper....

[@teresaliles]

I’m so damn sorry for your unbelievable loss

[@teresaliles]

Makes me choke-sob every time

[@suzieque4287]

Watched the show for years. Archie was the only bigot I ever loved. And Edith was miss sunshine. On the few occasions she got mad at Archie I cheered her on. Those were the days.

[@johntremblay2201]

I feel the same way. I hate bigots but liked Archie. The show had a lot of racist jokes mainly coming from Archie, but I loved how the show always made him somewhat a fool to show how that racist talk makes you look and sound stupid. It's like they used his character to show how stupid racism is and how ridiculous it is.

[@trainguy1017]

That was the brilliance of his character. He was an endearing character because he was to be the typical middle class guy that worked his ass off to provide for his family, spoke his mind (albeit misguided at times) but was the kind that would do anything to help people. Personally, I see the writing of his off color views to be somewhat of a "this is what NOT to do in life!" kind of thing. That was a lot like George Jefferson's bigotry toward most of the white characters. The common ground between them was that beneath all of their misguided thinking they meant well. They also were both cast with wives that would do what they could to set them straight in how to treat people as they were the polar opposites of George and Archie.

[@drewski1535]

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[@natecooper4662]

Well said I thought what this lady be with him for to sweet but ying needs the yang but yang sometimes has to staighten out ying loved this show bestnwas lino making fun of him oh yes sir Mr bunker lol

[@toddmichael647]

John Tremblay that is exactly what Archie’s character was. Archie was designed to show people how ridiculous bigotry is. O’Connor was a very liberal and smart man. So was Norman Lear. The Jefferson’s was written that way too.

[@SR-uf8pt]

Carroll O'Connor was an amazing actor.

[@debbysmith5346]

He was really good in "Heat of the Night" too. He was a true talent.

[@judyhopps9380]

saw it this week in memory of Sidney Poitier. Phenomenal movie

[@judyhopps9380]

@Piscesempress oooooh herp derp. Glad you corrected me for that. Well now I'll have to find the tv version and enjoy that too.

[@mkl62]

Ironic that he married a black woman in this. Also, after Edith's death, you could tell that he was as opinionated as he was before. My guess is that he began to regret the way that he had talked about and patronized people different from him.

[@reneefaison5738]

Yes!

[@bullock4211]

His sons death really did a number on Carroll

[@darkangelmichael6148]

That's how it is. They're gone, you come home to clothing...even hair in a brush. And you still feel them...swear you still hear them call.

[@kathyguinto4585]

I remember sorting through stuff at home to get rid of.This was in my childhood home where I lived till my parents both passed since I never married.It started out with 4 people,my parents,my sister and me.And I came across numerous things that went back to when I was 5 or 6 years old,and that alone had me crying my eyes out.My sister got her own apartment in 1997,3 years later my dad died,and11 years later I lost my mom.It started with 4 people to 3 when my sister left,to 2 when dad passed,to 1 after mom died,myself,alone in a house with 7 rooms.That was sad and lonely for me.John M Guinto

[@kathyguinto4585]

Amen to that,how true,how true.I was so very close to my mom,I wish she was here.I loved her with all my heart,and after nearly 10 years since her death,it still hurts like hell.I'm almost in tears just typing this.I feel so lost.John M Guinto

[@coronavirus5947]

@@kathyguinto4585 im sorry John just know there are good people out there still and your not alone and its the worst thing we all will eventually have to face your mom would've wanted her to go first rather than you its hard losing a parent im so sorry

[@Mamabee-iv6gc]

For months after my mom passed, her hair brush, perfume, her dentures all stayed where she left them. My dad didn’t have the heart to move them.

[@lorettascott5477]

So true it's so creepy and empty

[@storyofcory]

I was young when this first aired, and I remember being absolutely heartbroken for Archie. This MAY, in fact, be Carroll O'Connor's best moment as an actor.

[@chrisbroyles6235]

Man I'd never seen this before today. Wow! That was really emotional, if Archie can cry then we can all cry.

[@eadecamp]

Still breaks my heart. When my dad died in his sleep I had to clean out the house. When I visited my parents it was like nothing in the world could touch me. Then after 17 years it was just an empty building. At least I got to tell him I loved him just before he passed. That made all the difference in the world.

[@CristianoMiami13]

my deepest condolences

[@ShroomKeppie]

My dad had his first heart attack at age 37. I was 12. I was so scared when the ambulance took him away in the middle of the night, I didn't know if I'd ever see him again. This was 1968, quadruple bypasses and surgeries like that were unknown. He survived, though, and in the summer of 1974, after I had graduated high school and was waiting for college to start in the fall, he and my mom went on a US State Department-sponsored cultural exchange trip to Romania with a local choral group from Wheeling, WV, the Ohio Valley Chorale. While they were packing up to come home, my dad had a sudden fatal myocardial infarction and died instantly. His best friend told me he had just taken a suitcase from my dad and passed along, and when he turned back, my dad was on the ground, dead. It took two weeks to get the body back from Romania. Thankfully, my mom had all her friends with her for support during that time. She lived another 40 years without him, and never married again. The last thing I ever told my dad, as they were getting ready to board the bus to the airport, was "I love you Dad. See you in two weeks." Thank God that was my final memory of him.

[@eadecamp]

@@ShroomKeppie hugs to you. That must have been scary when you were 12. I was 35.

[@PLAYwithGregg]

I feel this in my soul. I experience what you describe, with my Grandparents

[@nickarbuckle3500]

I know what your going through my mom died in 2008 from osteoporosis

[@88Rocker]

That's why Carrol O' Connor is one hell of an actor. He could tear you out of your frame with laughter, or bring you to the brink of bawling your eyes out. He loved Edith Baines Bunker. Case CLOSED!

[@noway289]

In 2021 Archi will always be missed RIP👑

[@VeenaMichelle]

@@noway289 agree. What a legend.

[@bubbadump8676]

I lost my Wonderful Mother 2 years ago. Always tell you're folks how much you love them cause you never know when it's their time. God Bless

[@danielleshay1972]

Makes me cry every time I watch this, even these many years later. I'm 63 and loved that show. It will always be my favourite. Thanks for the memories.

[@Botman.com1125]

Those were the Days🙂

[@yuukichan12]

Ooh. The build up to his breakdown is immaculately acted. This man was a genius of his craft. I wasn't even thought of when this show was airing but my auntie loves all these oldies from her youth and watched them with her when she babysat. I couldn't appreciate it in my younger days but I'm 31 now and rewatching this. It's so well done. So beautifully heart wrenching.

[@sherriedrummer9693]

This scene still makes me cry. I love this show. Carroll O'Connor an amazing actor. Wow! As I watch this scene as an adult it's so relatable. Miss you mom ❤💔❤💔❤

[@standaman1963]

My mom passed away a little over 3 weeks ago and I miss her everyday 😢.

[@patrickhowell6774]

@@standaman1963 My mom died on July 28. I know how you feel.

[@richardranke7878]

I cried along with Archie in this episode.And I never saw an Archie Bunker's Place after this-except the one Gloria guested in. By the way,my mother died at an early age of bonce cancer.My father was never the same for the next thirteen years.When he finaly died I thought,"He and Mom are together in a better place."

[@truwayimmigrationconsultin3000]

My dad too wives are better at handling husbands deaths

[@romepix]

Yeah, watching this as a widow ... i am bawling my eyes out. I saw this as a really little kid in repeats... hits me completely different on the other side. Becoming a widow or widower is hell no matter what age you are, but becoming one as young as I did after spending half my life with him (we met when I was really young), you really are not prepared at all. Love to anyone suffering grief or loss right now reading this.

[@torontofenderjunkie]

I just turned 44 and seeing this roughly a month after my wife who I've been with for 20 years has passed. Thank you for your love across time. I hope now, a year later than your post, finds you well. Definitely not the club to be in.

[@andreferguson2564]

@@torontofenderjunkie Aww man...really sorry to both yourself and to Beth.

[@stevenbaker8184]

Yeah my ex wife did at 21, to this day she has never fully grieved his death, RIP Russell Dean Woodruff, died Feb 2 1990.

[@TheFoxybrown89]

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[@ronaldrobertson2332]

My wife of 28 years passed a little over three years ago. There's still that big hole in my heart that I don't know will ever be filled in, but I keep going on. That's all a man can do. Just hope and pray we'll be together again someday.

[@Channeleven2345789]

Wanna know something ironic? Edith dies before Archie, yet Caroll O’Connor dies before Jean Stapleton.

[@MMAfighter38113]

despite Archie's ways, you can't help but feel for him here. This scene & the scene when Mike tells Archie he loved him when he & Gloria left for CA get me everytime.

[@paulpitt52]

Those 2 scenes get me every time as well.

[@troyf.9050]

@Schism Circle Best Comment I've read today!!

[@troyf.9050]

I was more sad about Edith! The pillar of "kindness'"!

[@Sagir32]

Schism Circle They were racist though. It was a vital point of their character (flaw) The show(s) dealt with difficult life topics in a humorous way. That is how they addressed those topics were through Archie and George’s short comings. Their bluster was hiding an insecurity.

[@rockyracoon3233]

@Schism Circle . Archie was bigoted and prejudicial, but he in his heart of hearts did not hate anyone.

[@JayIceColdD]

This was crazy. O'Connor knocked this performance out of the damn state.

[@RobertNielsen1970]

I would say he knocked it out of the _whole damn _*_world!_*

[@Mxyzptlksac]

JayIceColdD he did so good he knocked it out of reruns for years. It upset people too much. People felt like they knew Edith and cried with him

[@jcm9356]

@@RobertNielsen1970 Agreed!

[@marcusanderson933]

He knocked it outta the universe!

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

For a guy who acts big and tough. He really wasnt as hard as he acted. Heard somewhere he was actually a rather nice guy. This scene breaks my heart.

[@dakotafuji539]

What a master. Look at how he builds the emotion. How gently and cautiously he closes the door and drawers. Without Edith, his own bedroom had become a foreign place. And then he sees the slipper. Building the emotion bit by bit. Kudos to the director of a sitcom for giving this great actor so much room to create such an emotional scene.

[@dannyfernendogautreau1713]

I'm a man and.whenever I need a good cry I watch this every man needs to cry never feel ashamed

[@eadecamp]

This made me cry. I completely understand what he's going through.

[@Scratchingforcash]

Very sad, I understood as well

[@acgillespie]

It's acting for Christs sake get a grip

[@Scratchingforcash]

acgillespie

[@acgillespie]

@@Scratchingforcash .LOL.. I'm lost for words if you really can't see a difference here.. I promise you that poor women did not die here. It was another case of fake news.

[@acgillespie]

@Jennifer Feather .Being realistic in a real world is not being hateful. people better be learning how to properly deal with there emotions or this virus might never go away.

[@rethamoore4282]

I think we all felt like Archie that day. I've lost a brother and both parents and both my in- laws . You never get over that loss and even though it has been years it never really goes away. You just learn how to store it away until your heart needs a release ever so often. Anything can trigger that same pain instantly at anytime. Miss all our favorite actors and actresses just like they were our own family and once a week , every week they were. May they all rest in peace.

[@genxmurse7019]

This is how my own father is living out the rest of his days. For five years since the passing of my mother, he won't move in with us. We tried, but we will respect his wishes to stay at home alone. He smiles and jokes whenever I see him, but I just know he is suffering from the loss. I get so choked up from this scene, I pray that someday he will go without pain, and be reunited with her. I also pray I don't have to suffer like this one day!

[@pamdaniels1087]

I cried my eyes out as if she was my mother. Sadly both Edith, & Archie are both gone. RIP TO ALL. GOD SPEED !!!!!

[@candacehandyside903]

Archie Bunker was one of the greatest

[@NOMOREINHALE]

After seeing so many episodes where Carroll O' Connor's character Archie played the bigot, the fool, etc., I can't get over how powerful this scene is., and how perfectly and seriously he played it. It is truly poignant and moving.

[@marcschneider4845]

I think what made Archie Bunker a good character is that, while he had a lot of bad traits, the show never portrayed him as a really evil guy. It takes a great actor to pull something like that off.

[@JRobbySh]

Aristotle, or whoever is was who took the notes that become “poetics”. would put that scene in his pocket as an example. The best comedy and the best tragedy always ring true like this one.does.

[@eelmot63]

People like making fun of Edith. To me, she has great virtue, and stands for the very best in a wife. The thing people have to realize is us guys are all jerks in our own way. To have a woman put up with us, and be loyal, and keep the family going- priceless.

[@OliveOyl12590]

Edith was the glue that held "All In The Family" together. Archie, Gloria, and Michael were so self-absorbed while Edith was so selflessly unwanting.

[@persiancatsarecool]

What a refreshing attitude Thomas Lee. I don't mean the all guys are jerks part lol. Appreciating that a woman will keep the family going, that is very rare and mostly unappreciated by husbands, until they see their wives walking out the door. Sons tend to be appreciative of their moms but for some reason cannot transfer that to a wife? My son isn't married yet but I hope he will appreciate his wife so he isn't one day watching her leave.

[@stever7157]

Edith could have her annoying quirks, but Archie couldn’t have asked for a better wife that would always put him first.

[@jeepguy220]

women now look down upon edith as lowly and unimportant, but it's the edith's of the world that kept this world going. many admired qualities she had loyality, kindness, compassion and love! now days they dont have any of those, they traded them in for a career. well you've came a long way baby just keep going.

[@justmydeals]

@@jeepguy220 No, we don’t, not as a group anyway. The wisest of us recognize that the world is big enough for all the Ediths and all the Mirandas and the Annas and the Tiffanys and the Marias and the Stephanies and the Joans and the Krystals.

[@darthmeyers074]

I remember this scene when I was a kid. Mostly because my parents loved watching both All in the Family and Archie Bunkers Place. But this scene popped into my head when my mom was on her death bed. My father who like Archie was a loud mouth angry old man. But not as bigoted as Archie was. Anyway as he said a prayer with me and my brother and sister in the room, this man, who before then, had never shed a tear in front of me, lost it and broke down sobbing. My sister ran and held him while he finished the prayer. It was both touching and surreal at the same time.

[@steveleeart]

Archie started AITF bigoted but grew so much over the course of both shows. I remember the episode where at first he was mad at Mike thinking he had cheated on his little girl but then it turned out Gloria had cheated and he actually felt sorry for Mike and defended him. It was done so well. It showed that for all the hardship he gave Mike over the years he ultimately did care about him too.

[@sherricaldreon5623]

Forgot about this, was a beautifully played scene! Grew up watching it . O'connor was such a phenomenal actor!

[@marcstevens8576]

I agree. His Iconic Role was as Archie. How He managed to make it as an entirely different character in The Heat Of The Night is beyond me. Sherman couldn't do the same with Amen after The Jeffersons. Hats off to him..

[@lpgft]

they reminded me of the old days of husbands and wives when they stayed together forever, took each other for granted at times, but genuinely loved each other til death did they part and divorce was never a thought .....

[@TheGenXer]

Divorce has been around a lot longer than any of us.

[@Powertuber1000]

@@TheGenXer I have seen the stats on a graph and the line was nearly flat until 1970 when feminism hit, and then the divorce-line goes nearly vertical.

[@hailalexander93]

@@Powertuber1000 don't worry he just tells himself that to make himself feel better about his wife leaving him. It's nice to have the advantage of hindsight and look back and see when and how everything started. Too bad there's little to do about it at this point, they sure pulled a number on this country that's for sure.

[@Powertuber1000]

@@hailalexander93 And we know who "they" are.

[@hailalexander93]

@@Powertuber1000 indeed.

[@raybro3803]

A man, when you suddenly realize you wife of over 40 years is gone, and you struggle to go on because the woman you’ve loved and trusted is no longer there. Just because it’s Archie, don’t diminish it.

[@bellametallica]

"...Without giving me one more chance to say that I love you." This whole scene is so heartwrenching but that line really got to me.

[@YD8189]

As heart wrenching as this scene was I thought Carroll O’Connor’s greatest moment was in “The Stivics Go West” episode. I thought that was the way the series should have ended. This was an ensemble show and with Gloria and Mike gone, there was really no point in offing Edith so a spin-off could have a shot. They tried that with “Mash” and it didn’t go well. Always leave the audience wanting more-but don’t give it to them. The exception is with characters like Sherlock Holmes and James Bond. Jeez! They even tried “Mrs. Colombo”. How the hell could that work?

[@tiffanymorgan6562]

@@YD8189 Pardon my ignorance, but what was the M*A*S*H spin-off?

[@DavidHeizer]

@@tiffanymorgan6562 "Trapper John"

[@DavidHeizer]

Especially coming right after the previous line: "You had no right to leave me like that" - captures the anger mixed in with the grief. And Archie's selfishness breaking open with loss and regret. So profound.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

I'm so used to seeing Archie be such a hard ass you rarely see Him vulnerable

[@herschie91]

I'd be lying if I said this didn't get me.

[@cameraman655]

Ditto, got to me as well. I was not a big fan of the show when it was first aired (only a kid at the time), but watching episodes on outlets like Antenna TV has piqued my interest in this groundbreaking series.

[@michaelbruce6190]

This scene is so heartbreaking, even after all these years. Archie was very rough around the edges, but he absolutely loved Edith and this scene proved it.

[@hrc7063]

My mom passed away May 29 this year. Heart attack in bed. My dad came home from work and found her and shook her foot trying to wake her. He’s still sleeping on the couch. Funny how I stumbled upon this episode tonight.

[@barryallin4294]

I'm sorry for your loss hope you and your dad and family are hanging in there I lost my mom and dad in 2017 two weeks apart before Christmas and it haunts me to this day that I didn't get to say my goodbyes take care and 🙏

[@JuanDiaz-mv1lg]

So sorry

[@nedraleggett9088]

I'm so sorry.

[@lepoetress]

Wow ..... that was so powerful, so raw, so real ..... I'm all snotted up and the comments got me snotty too. So sad to see him so broken down, but you realized that in his own way, he loved Edith; he was from a time when they didn't show love openly and some thought doing so was making a child/person spoiled or coddled, not being able to defend or fend for themselves.

[@knifecrab9511]

It's always most more heartbreaking seeing such a hard hearted person break down.

[@droopychiko8389]

YES, VERY TRUE🙏

[@Brenda0312F]

Archie was not “hard hearted”. He was just a “tough ole man”. But he loved his family and friends..most of all Edith. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@knifecrab9511]

@@Brenda0312F He was hard hearted.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

@@Brenda0312F That's exactly right!

[@TheBatugan77]

@@knifecrab9511 No. He wasn't.

[@JudasAngel666]

this actually brings a tear to my eye. Reminds me of how my grandfather felt when his wife died

[@gizzycatcat6468]

+JudasAngel666 Isn't it "funny" how life reflects art but could never be?

[@kendallrivers1119]

One of the most iconic, memorable and devastating scenes in television history. We love Archie and Edith like they were real people because they were real. We all have relatives or neighbors, friends etc. like them and we love them, we love Archie despite his faults and ignorance and we love Edith despite her being a dingbat because she's so loving and warm and the sweetest person ever. Carroll O'Connor was just brilliant in this. The other iconic heart wrenching scenes in sitcom history are the who concert episode from WKRP in Cincinatti, Florida's "Damn, Damn, Damn" scene in Good Times when James died, A My Name is Alex from Family Ties when Alex's best friend dies and he goes to therapy and goes back into his whole life, religious beliefs and fear of death, Radar reporting Colonel Blake's death in MASH, Fonzie's prayer to God in the episode where Richie almost dies from a motorcycle accident in Happy Days and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Papa's got a brand new excuse ending "How come he don't want me, man?" scene.

[@tsmar9939]

Blake dies in helicopter know one saw that coming back in day dagger in the heart ❤️

[@wifeoftim]

In Good Times after all the guests have left after James' funeral Florida, who kept it together loses it.

[@jasondamrau9147]

She was supposed to be the one to stay down here with you, not me. God that line just hits so hard

[@nancymanuel8536]

When my mom passed in 1987 we had the sweetest mongrel dog for 13 years my dad was still working, as was my sister and I mom was a stay at home mom her and my beloved dog together all day everyday, when mom passed that dog would go in their bedroom and come out with moms slipper and she would lay with it, put her chin on it and lick it oh how that dog grieved how she missed mom sooo much, animals feel, animals know, and they also grieve in the same way we do seeing my old dog with moms slipper just killed me

[@maynardferguson9599]

Amazing.....dogs know what's going on around them..

[@susanmoreland2671]

I'm sorry for your loss, I understand..when my dad passed away, his chow mourned him till he died shortly after he....

[@georgewatson6622]

Sorry for your lost, very true srarment. Dogs have feelings too. God bless you

[@edcarrill8409]

@@susanmoreland2671 he was an actor's actor

[@peacefuldaizy5717]

Your post literally mase me cry. 😭

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

Still makes me cry.

[@DarkCrowNahsuareoGuitarSword]

This scene hit home every time I watched it. Reminded me of my grandpa (mom's dad) grieving at something that belonged to my grandma (mom's mom). I remember it like yesterday when I saw him crying and it made me realize that it makes you a stronger person when you are able to shed tears. So seeing Archie Bunker, a fictional character, shed tears for someone that meant the world to him, is an example of a strong human being. So rest to in peace to Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton and rest in peace to both sets of my grandparents (mom's parents and dad's parents).

[@DiamondQueen55]

One of the most heart-wrenching scenes ever.....

[@maryhlad5277]

I cried with Archie and Stephanie when Edith died. They both loved her very much.

[@D-MARIE77]

My heart still breaks over the death of Edith Bunker and most of all the grief of Archie Bunker. This is a classic episode of #AllinTheFamily

[@melanie142able]

Heart breaking. Such a good show. I would prefer for my children to watch these older shows than the crap they watch now.

[@timhollamby8728]

Edith Bunker was an angel with a true heart of gold...Archie was a man of his times and his lack of understanding of a changing world made him express himself the wrong way alot but I think underneath that he was a hard working decent man who loved and provided for his family.He truly loved Edith Gloria and Michael...

[@bigdude382]

Still remember when this episode first aired, made me cry as a kid as much as it does now at 56

[@mshelnutt275]

M*A*S*H and All In The family, withOUT a doubt the greatest shows in the history of television. Period!

[@MrJestyler]

All in family was way ahead of its time, still hold relevance today whether you want to admit it or not

[@purplej1436]

Mash is actually my favorite TV show. The shows that were on during this era.....all in the family....the Waltons....good times...little house on the prairie....sanford and son. and who knows how many others that I have momentarily forgotten about were far superior than many of the tv shows now. Oh sure there are good shows on now....but not as good as back then

[@purplej1436]

@@MrJestyler I agree

[@MrJestyler]

Yes all good and very likable characters. Much fewer channels than but yet much more to watch vs now

[@purplej1436]

Perhaps that's why tv was so much better then...there were fewer channels to choose from....so it had to be good. Now a days you don't need cable or satellite all you need is internet and one can stream countless tv shows or movies from around the world.

[@clev1729]

They don’t make ‘em like they used to...

[@jessaca]

You got that right!

[@skyliner218]

My girlfriend and I both grew up watching All in the Family and had started watching it again to relive those old memories. We watched this scene last winter and talked about his fantastic acting how sad it was. I told her I never wanted to be in that situation... I watched it again tonight with a totally different perspective because she passed suddenly 4 weeks ago. I can completely relate to and feel this in a way I didn't before!

[@Twinhit]

There ya go Pattie! She gave you what YOU wanted. Seriously, think about that. Seeing she was just a girlfriend, perhaps she was hoping that you would ask her to marry you. But.. when you told her that you didnt want to live like Archie and your girlfriend keeled over and died. But trust this truth... you were not married to your girlfriend and what you had can never compare to a lost spouse.

[@inthelandofmorethansmall7582]

I am so sorry that the commentor above felt the need to say such hurtful words! How very awful! Please don't listen to them? I'm so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine losing my husband - whether we were married or not. I've lost people before but the worst losses are: #3 - Mother #2- Child #1- Partner And that's true whether you have a piece of paper or not. I hope you've been able to adjust and adapt to this awful unexpected tragedy. 😢😢😢 I'm so very angry at my Husband right now. I have been for years and every day he just makes me more and more miserable. But I love the @$hole. Anx I don't know what I'd ever do or how I'd ever fo on without him - no matter HOW much he hurts me and breaks my heart on a day to day basis. 😥😢😭😭😭 My thoughts are with you!

[@skyliner218]

@@inthelandofmorethansmall7582 Thank You! I'm not sure what would motivate someone to attack another person after a loss like that, but obviously he has some personal issues to deal with!

[@SPEEDOFDOG]

When television was great and had something to say

[@SonnyGTA]

RIGHT! Not cross dressing weirdos.

[@davidcarter3830]

You obviously never seen any of today's shows.

[@davidcarter3830]

@@SonnyGTA It's people like you that's wrong in this world.

[@LaurenJeniferGates]

BAMB! HIT IT RIGHT ON THE NOSE

[@RyanTheDark]

@@davidcarter3830 It's people like you who bashed on people's opinion that's wrong with this world.

[@ManuelOrellana]

Simply amazing, and yes hits very close to home. I lost my mom a few years ago and saw my dad cry like a little boy because of it in the same way Archie did, our parents may fight, they may argue but they can't live without each other. Simply amazing, speechless

[@mr.aerial1885]

What a tremendous actor O'Connor was. This scene is as best as you can get in acting. It brings emotion and sadness to all of us. It makes you cry. That was some damn good acting on his behalf.

[@scottburton9701]

Carroll O'Connor was an incredible actor.

[@saps1850]

The saddest scene ever. This is the first time I have seen this scene since I watched it when it first came out on tv. I was 13 , and I never noticed the bedroom was emptied out. It's visual images like this that create the mood more than anything else. I remember he was sleeping on the couch, and I remember his friend from his bar questioning him about it.

[@w3tua]

I had to watch my dad let my mom go after 52 years of marriage. I'd only seen him cry once before when his dad passed away. Now, just over two years ago, he went home to see them both.

[@LinDuhLou]

😪🙏

[@itwasflavor-aid]

This is up there with Radar telling everyone "they're weren't no survivors."

[@nitronick84]

100% agreed

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

@@nitronick84 I must've somehow missed this episode. What happened to Edith?

[@nitronick84]

Died but idk how

[@jonearley]

@@chaosdemonwolf1 it was revealed on Archie Bunker's Place in the second season she had died from a stroke

[@avadarlin25]

@@chaosdemonwolf1, just died in her sleep. Heart attack.

[@thecalmwayhome8483]

Well, I'm over here balling my eyes out and sipping my tea......all these years later.

[@danielsurman4669]

Before Dad passed away in 2019 , I broke my lease to be with him and also help my Mom and Brothers to care for dad as he has diabetic wounds, was losing weight. Now 3 years later I am still in the same house there where my parents bought back in 1963, tough living in the house now as there are so many memories; like when he got home from work by 530pm so we could all eat dinner together, on the weekends working around the house, etc. a song that I go to is Warren Zevon; Keep me in your heart for a while. Grief is tough however, there is alot that it reveals about us as individuals.

[@agentredbone1667]

Lost my dad in 2018 to cancer. We had a weird relationship. Never said I love you or gave hugs but he took me everywhere with him. I finally told him I loved him as he lay in a hospital bed at home on hospice. Unable to speak or move. But when I told him I loved him and everything will be ok...he squeezed my hand and held his grip for minutes.

[@khronin]

Yeah my dad passed in 2019 in his sleep--he was also a veteran.I went out to eat on veterans day on a restaurant we use to goto and it was sad being their alone.

[@cgab56]

That just tore the heart out of my chest, loved that show, but didn't watch Archie's place, awesome, thank for posting

[@Coratime]

I have been watching reruns of AITF lately. I looked up this scene and everyone was right. I cried and cried....and cried. He really showed his talent in this scene. My husband came in and I had to quickly dry my eyes. Didn’t want to explain that Archie Bunker made me cry! 😭

[@JohnCee754]

I think your husband would have forgiven you if he'd watched this scene. I am wiping my eyes right now, just like I did when it first aired all those years ago. A stunning performance by one of TV's finest actors. Not to mention dealing with the death of such a beloved character as Edith Bunker.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Why would your husband care if Archie made you cry? He and Edith are two of the most iconic and lovable characters in television history and they weren't just tv characters, they were so close to real for millions of people so of course you cried because Edith died and Archie was heartbroken. :)

[@Coratime]

@@kendallrivers1119 My husband really wouldn’t care. I just didn’t feel like explaining. Lol....He is not a fan of the show like we are.

[@ashleyhorsch1869]

He did such a phenomenal job delivering this part. I feel it’s real every time I watch it. But I can also relate. He was such a great actor

[@theresatyler4043]

This Show and ALL of the writers, Producers, and Directors made such an impact on the 'Life and Times' of this era. It was a time to be grateful for. We found the 'humor' and reality of what was given to US to understand.

[@jasonrodgers9063]

I lost my beloved treasure of a wife (of 34 years) when I was just about Archie's age (58 for me) in this video. I can relate. Archie was portrayed as a "lovable bigot" for the show. He was so much more. He was a MAN, who just had to deal with the "hand he was dealt". When the show finally ended, Archie was shown to have been redeemed.

[@xramcam]

If this scene doesn't bring tears to your eyes, there is something very wrong with you.

[@worlds1ep3enthusiast92]

@Ryan Akwar what do you mean, "can't"?

[@wang..]

Ryan Akwar I can’t either. It doesn’t mean we have no compassion. Every is different. Most people don’t understand this.

[@irisgutfeld9681]

Notice Gloria wasn't in the episode should have been there to help in the original Archie bunker they had him dying early instead Edith died

[@larryandheather]

You're not going to see a better piece of acting in a sitcom. Ever. Seeing this irascible curmudgeon who didn't reveal his sensitive side for 9 years break down and weep over Edith's death is really powerful. Such good stuff, and damned if it doesn't make me shed a tear each time I see it.

[@railroad9929]

Actually, he did reveal his sensitive side several times before that scene. Like when Gloria had a miscarriage, and when Mike and Gloria and little Joey moved to California. The end of those shows were tear jerkers.