Carroll O'Connor's Archie Bunker Coat, ca. 1970 | Palm Springs Hour 1 Preview

[@architectinth]

As far as props and wardrobe go, this is a legit piece of history. It wasn't even my generation, but even I love Archie.

[@williamm374]

That coat belongs in the Smithsonian with Archie's chair. 10K is an underestimation.

[@williamm374]

@Philip Robertson IIIFalse accusation. As a kid, I saw Archie Bunker's chair on display at the SMITHSONIAN, near George Washington's Continental Army uniform. THAT inspired my comment, not anyone else's. You must have better things to do Mr. Philip Robertson III. Get a life.

[@bubbles9975]

@Philip Robertson III // or else what... you'll double-dip in the guacamole 🥑 do? 🤭😃

[@bubbles9975]

@Philip Robertson III // 😅🤪 what r u gonna do.. flick a booger onto my windshield?!? 🤔🤭

[@themoongoddess1190]

True, although it's a representation of one of the most racist shows in the country. But hey, it's 'funny' right???

[@wonderglory]

Exactly! It should be a part of the Museum of American History collection. Radar's teddy bear from M*A*S*H should also be in the same collection, as well.

[@ninerrider536]

His chair and hat are at the Smithsonian arent they ? The jacket should be there too

[@sudsreserve5474]

Agreed!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Yuuuup!

[@CliftonPhotographer]

Then they can pay her for it. Possibly if she didn't buy it, it would've gone to charity or even been thrown out!

[@mac11380]

Buy it and donate it.

[@rickdaystar477]

Yes the chair is on display at the DC Smithsonian.

[@polarxena]

My dad could have been Archie Bunker’s twin, both physically and in attitude. Loved her comment about how the memories took her back to when they’d all watch the show and laugh...good times!

[@cunard61]

That's got to be a VERY conservative estimate for that coat, because I think if sold at an auction, it would easily clear $75,000. The coat is a television icon.

[@basehead617]

The show is less famous than it used to be as it's getting further in the past.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

It should be donated to the Smithsonian.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

@@basehead617 No, it isn't.

[@sub222marathon]

I'd pay $10k all day long.

[@BennyDIcthus]

I initially guessed about $35,000

[@scottlund4562]

Keep the Babe Ruth, keep the Abraham Lincoln autograph, the silver, the gold and diamonds, I would trade all of it to be the caretaker of that iconic jacket which for years, one evening a week, brought my family together with laughter true enough to mark that time forever.

[@dfwboxingisback9173]

It obviously meant something for him to take it home. I agree, pure Americana at its finest. I've tried to ascertain certain piece from that set (I really wanted the horse-head lamp but never imagined his jacket would turn up like this).

[@BennyDIcthus]

beautiful comment!

[@thebigcheese606]

You're drunk go home

[@SwankeyMonkey]

Truth!

[@jennynevins6329]

Holy smokes!!!!! What an iconic piece!!!

[@keepgrindingup7661]

Archie's Jacket? With Flag lapel pin? ICONIC

[@megalopolis2015]

Her reaction is priceless. I can't believe how pristine this coat still is. It's being used and Loved. Awesome.

[@chiefscheider]

If priceless is another word for annoying, then yes I completely agree.

[@megalopolis2015]

@@chiefscheider *RASPBERRIES*

[@williamwilson6499]

I remember the night the show aired...so revolutionary. Man, I would love to have that coat.

[@siler7]

"The" night "the" show aired?

[@donaldleider7382]

His daughter in law was a real Meathead!!!

[@TheFoolintherainn]

I want you to think about the current cancel culture... would she put herself out there just so a moron like you can criticize her? Walk a mile in someone else's moccasins. THINK She puts that on the auction block, Madonna's going to buy it and burn it at her next pretend concert as a symbol against racism the oval office, while she supports a Venezuelan dictator... it was easy for her to assume it would be worthless, or only bring her trouble.. because of idiots on the internet canceling anything that makes them upset or have diarrhea

[@1BobsYourUncle]

@@TheFoolintherainn Do you know anything about the show? He was saying “meat head” because Archie used to say on every show....

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@1BobsYourUncle Yes dear child, grew up watching the show.. a meathead is an insult. He insulted the daughter-in-law. Have a nice day

[@1BobsYourUncle]

@@TheFoolintherainn It called sarcasm cupcake.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@1BobsYourUncle yes it is strudel.

[@greg7656]

I saw this episode when it first aired and i STILL don't understand had O'Connors daughter in law could just sell that coat for $40. She had to know it was highly collectible. The furniture is in the Smithsonian - how could she know not that his coat would be nearly as iconic? All I can say is, goodnight nurse, i wish i'd been at that estate sale first!

[@Teeveepicksures]

maybe they hated each other

[@thebigcheese606]

Its just stuff man in the end. I commend her for being real.

[@greg7656]

@@thebigcheese606 So is money. I would have held out for more stuff.

[@thebigcheese606]

@@greg7656 when you grow up you'll understand.

[@greg7656]

@@thebigcheese606 Bless you!

[@staticsolutions3203]

That jacket is iconic and I imagine at auction it would sell for more than 100k

[@mikewoodson6930]

There is no doubt. I hope it winds up w his chair in a museum. Such a great show on so many levels that broke so many barriers.

[@latainadeborique]

"And you knew who you were then.. Girls were girls and men were men..." "Didn't need no Welfare state, Everybody pulled his weight... Those were the days!"

[@unavailableusername9694]

Gee our old LaSalle ran great ...

[@GawgaCracka]

Thoooose weeeeere the daaaaayssss!

[@danseabreeze1404]

Suangz that made the hit parade?

[@seikibrian8641]

*LA TAINA* "And you knew who you were then.. Girls were girls and men were men..." Mister, we could use a man Like Herbert Hoover again!

[@jamessveinsson6006]

And all Bernie Sanders would have been questioned by McCarthy

[@TH-bk5hj]

In the show he called it his “lumberjack”. In several episodes he asks Edyth to get his lumberjack , and she would get it from the closet and put it on Archie

[@bobanderson6656]

A style of coat came out about then called the 'CPO coat'. A heavy wool shirt really. I was about 12. I think I had two.

[@abdiver12]

My grandfather would have loved this. He was an alcoholic who almost never talked, laughed, or left the house after suffering a stroke. The only time I EVER saw him happy was when he was watching All in the Family or Sanford and Son.

[@markherring3513]

"YA BIG DUMMY!"

[@archiebunker9101]

Not a bad jacket you got there!

[@QuintTheSharker]

Archie Bunker hey arch!

[@Boss429..]

Those were the days Arch.

[@andyoli75]

You forgot to put an "Aaaaah" before the jacket comment. At least that's how I hear it.

[@danieldavis3035]

@@Boss429.. True! Those were the days you could be an open racist, even on National TV and get away with it. Ahhh, but the good ole days.

[@Boss429..]

@@danieldavis3035 Really??? Get over yourself and your self righteousness.

[@tracytarle2144]

I had an "Archie Bunker for President" t shirt when I was 8 yrs. Old...nothing like having his coat but wish I had that shirt.

[@zigman8550]

I remember seeing people wearing those T-shirts.I think it had a line of stars on either side of his head.

[@mikewoodson6930]

I had one too and everyone loved it! Red, white and blue.

[@michaellang7908]

Absolutely!!! Awesome!! Love it! I wish I could’ve been there! I’m a huge Carroll O’Connor fan!

[@DanStratocaster1]

It is almost impossible to believe that a relative of Carol O’Connor would sell that coat. Some people are just beyond stupid.

[@hordboy]

It’s a fishy story if you ask me.

[@markinnes4264]

yea... I concur... this could be just a coat with a flag pin. I didn't see any supporting evidence ...

[@buffalobraves9]

@@markinnes4264 You may want to get over to Lenscrafters.

[@trimule]

For those who are skeptical - if you compare the random location of complex plaid striping (collars, pocket flaps, etc.) you can see that this is the exact same layout and obviously the same jacket.

[@psalmreader8049]

The daughter in law probably didn’t know

[@davidedwards3361]

I bet she won't wear it to walk the dogs anymore!

[@thebigcheese606]

I bet she will! I would

[@lestercoons3962]

I watch reruns of All in the the Family all the time! I watched it in prime time television when each episode was new! I think that coat was in every episode! I saw Archie's chair in the Smithsonian museum of American History when they first put it on display! That is one lucky lady to have that!

[@branon6565]

My folks loved that show, it was hilarious....

[@johnfd0210]

I am usually surprised by prices quoted on here, as they are far higher than I thought. This one, completely the opposite. This is an iconic piece of TV History. At auction, it could go for so much more. (An example: a pair of blue jeans worn by Olivia Newton John on an episode of THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL in the 1970's recently went for 50,000.00 via her estate auction).

[@trimule]

Olivia Newton-John isn't dead. What estate auction?

[@deezostrong5873]

That coat is priceless

[@frasersgirl4383]

I think it’s great that it’s still being worn. Who cares about putting it in a museum? It had its place in our lives and now it’s moved on to someone else. She obviously loves it. Keep on wearing it!

[@ebenclukey7293]

I'll bet it's worth more than that. I'd but it today and consider it a wholesale price. Archie was one of the most iconic figures in television history. And he wore that jacket in most episodes.

[@markkus1134]

My Dads is a carbon copy of Archie Bunker! Love the show!!! And Sanford & Son

[@buffalobraves9]

This is probably my favorite moment ever on the AR. It just encapsulates everything good about memorabilia. She has no clue what it is when she buys it and then after using it to walk her dog and pick up his poop finds out its one of the most iconic pieces in TV history. It's just a perfect segment.

[@sharinneedles319]

We need Archie Bunker today.

[@Erica-fc3ez]

I can't believe she's so surprised that the coat is worth that much. It's a recognizable part of a very iconic TV show. I would have thought it would be worth much more than what the guy estimated it at.

[@psalmreader8049]

She probably thought maybe $1000 tops . Many people aren’t too savvy about value. Especially the daughter in law running the estate sale!

[@partycat2921]

I've been to his house that the family still owns in Bel Aire. (about 10 years ago now) They left it alone, all original from when he lived there. Really amazing.

[@eclypse3d]

Keep it, never sell it just wear it walking your dog, and know what you are wearing one of our best loved actors coats.... He was a really nice guy IRL. It will be worth more in 30 years.

[@oltedders]

No. The farther away from the time the program aired, fewer people will be around that actually watched it and will remember it. I hope she sold it. They'll be a point when the value will make a dramatic drop in price.

[@_S-O-S_]

eclypse3d I totally agree. I think Mr. O Connor would be happy that the coat is out in the sunshine going for a walk instead of sitting in a stuffy museum.

[@bigorange000]

I agree. Keep it. That is a family heirloom now. It's priceless.

[@emptyhand777]

@@oltedders - I agree, like Jackie Gleason's bus driver hat, or Jack Benny's violin, fewer people remember the old shows.

[@oltedders]

@@emptyhand777 Sports memorabilia seems to be the only category of collectables that are immune to the passage of time and the loss of the original fan base.

[@SantaBarbaraDianne]

I’m thinking someone must have told her it was worth a lot more than she paid but clearly she didn’t think it was going to be 10K and up. I love that there are people out there that are this clueless about value because I hope to run into one of their yard sales one day haha

[@johngammon7891]

Put it in a case w/a glass front & a button on the bottom that plays the theme song "Those were the Day's" ...just a thought.

[@lindaj51801]

Wow......lucky lady to find & own Archie's Bunker's jacket!!

[@josephconsoli4128]

It's a little hard to understand how she, or some friend/family who could've advised her, had no idea that a prop wardrobe from a seriously iconic, legendary TV show would be worth some serious bucks (?) With just basic intelligence one could easily see it worth a few thousand dollars. I would say it could go beyond $20,000 at auction.

[@Uhhlaneuh]

DUDE why are you going on walks with Archie bunkers jacket??

[@grovermarchand5537]

She's a woman. Did you not watch the video?

[@randyheath8566]

Dudette

[@micheller6804]

It looks comfy. I'd walk the dog in it too.

[@queencerseilannister3519]

@@micheller6804 It belongs in a museum, not to be worn around getting wear damage.

[@psalmreader8049]

This was one of my top 5 appraisals. Right along with the Indian blanket guys.

[@lawwdogg1digr]

Best sitcom ever!

[@derekavalos8]

Loved her reaction!! so happy for her!!

[@SkyeRangerNick]

The segue into modern times, walking the dog, is quite boost to the reality of the Archie Bunker experience. I am old. I was there. We all know that this jacket belongs in the Smithsonian.

[@Starsk25]

It should be in the Smithsonian, as part of American history. It's an iconic piece.

[@mrs.schmenkman]

"Helped social justice" ....ah geez Edith!

[@themoongoddess1190]

Lol, this was probably the funniest comment. This show had NOTHING to do with 'social justice', lol. But everything to do with racism and promoting racial stereotypes which is why it was so popular at the time. But hey, it's Americana!

[@jamesford8315]

And look where we are now. Progress.

[@mrs.schmenkman]

@@themoongoddess1190 You mean white racial stereotypes. Actually it pretty much nailed extremist personalities across the board. Meathead turned out to really be a meathead irl and Archie changed with the times. You had to have lived during the era to understand the complexities of the show. In case you hadnt noticed none of them were normal. Even the daughter turned into a really obnoxious character

[@MartinDee2000]

I hate that the appraiser doesn't tell us anything about the coat itself: the maker, show the label...

[@JustMe-gh7ib]

Archie would call this guy a meathead.

[@lovely-mk4rt]

Terrific! Loved that show too🇺🇸

[@rickkieffer5028]

Keep walking the dog and wear the coat. You go girl. What a great story

[@FreedomQuestAdventures]

love the lady's reaction to the valuation

[@downyourtube]

That coat is priceless.

[@guitartec]

I believe for the first time ever on Antiques Roadshow, they finally grossly underestimated an item, and this was it... $20K,??? Try $80 - $100K and maybe more. This coat absolutely is a part of American history to millions and millions of people. You got the Decloration Of Independence, Thomas Edison's phone, Anything from a space mission, a President or the 1st Model T and Archie Bunker's coat.

[@Manofpeasable]

People in Palm Springs are so relaxed. Nothing to do there and that's just what you do.

[@kingofmetal1961]

That Jacket is Priceless.

[@lbow09]

Omg. How awesome. Walking the dog in Archie bunkers coat! Amazing!!

[@knelson3484]

Lol, I love her reaction. ❤

[@dxd48c]

What a beautiful show.

[@janetpitts7302]

My dad was Archie's clone I swear, looks and attitude!!! He looked even more like him when Carrol was on "the heat of the night"

[@jodeeb.6496]

Should be in a museum.

[@moncorp1]

Funny thing about Archie Bunker was that he was right.

[@bfoz]

I used to have a shirt like that. I think it was when I was doing sign waving.

[@kalevala29]

I just put it on sometimes to walk the dog. Love it.

[@danseabreeze1404]

Buoay the way Glen Millah played, Suangz that made the hit parade...

[@markallen3293]

She's the "dingbat" for wear that coat to walk the dog.

[@randy7068]

or the meathead.

[@themodsify]

She bought it for $40 and it was appraised at $15K. She's a real dingbat.

[@jasonschwartz2347]

Let's not get too triggered fellas......

[@Julie-hw8cl]

I must admit her reaction is quite priceless 👏😊👏😊

[@micjam1986]

She should have said "$10,000???, go stifle yourself!"

[@borgdrone8369]

i see that coat going for 50k to 100k

[@Gr8Layks]

"Boy the way Glenn Miller played ..."

[@SHADOWBEAR82763]

"songs that made the hit parade..."

[@ElectricAngel19]

"guys like us, we had it made....."

[@blackhawkwxfan]

"Thooose were the days..."

[@LBrobie]

*applause *

[@danseabreeze1404]

And you knew where you werrrrrrrRRRRRrrrrrRrRrR then!!!

[@davidskaar3232]

Warm memories good to see.

[@pablojose4890]

That show would never be made these days. Surprised reruns haven't been yanked off the air.

[@theantianti7]

Her reaction is the best I've seen 😂😂

[@trenawawrzyniak4397]

The daughter in-law was so dumb for selling that jacket it belongs in the Smithsonian with his hat n chair.

[@didiwongo]

Trena Wawrzyniak you are so right

[@thebigcheese606]

No it belongs with that girl who uses it to walk her dog. Its just stuff man. Smithsonian has enough.

[@mikewoodson6930]

Please send the jacket to be with his chair and hat. They belong together and his daughter in law should have known that. What a great show and the girl that bought it, is lovely.

[@davidroseman4917]

You wear it to walk your dog??? Even if you aren't a fan of the show that's an iconic piece. Come on man!!!

[@angelamagruder5911]

Her reaction to value is priceless,and funny😀😁😂😄😅😆😊😎☺🙂🤗.

[@coinparadise]

I LOVE❤THIS JACKET

[@samuelt2072]

Let me guess... She'll be wearing a different coat to walk the dog.

[@CertifiedPre33]

Best reaction ever. 🙂

[@elainephleps4705]

This jacket needs too go too be with the other items at the Smithsonian. That would be the right thing. Archie and Edith are americania.

[@JVONROCK]

“Remembering family watching an laughing”.

[@carlsaganlives6086]

I bet she found the pink outfit/pillbox hat combo at an obscure rummage sale and wears it on Halloween and at parties, too.

[@jackflash5659]

Her reaction when told of the value, priceless.

[@doughill3396]

NO NO. You couldn't wipe that smile off her face.

[@cindypattana6071]

Amazing piece of Americana.

[@bridgettesalcido6957]

So Awesome love Her reaction!

[@JiveDadson]

I would never pay $10,000 for a jacket with pockets that don't match.

[@muzikizfun]

What an iconic piece! Other than his white shirt and penny loafers, this coat defined his look! Wonder where his hat went?

[@donna6368]

It's at the Smithsonian on display along with his chair. The coat should be there as well.

[@user-uu5mu1fs6d]

Rick: Ill give you 5 bucks for the coat but at that price im taking a risk.

[@rulestein]

Wrong show, but that would be hilarious for someone to bring an item from Antiques Roadshow to pawnstars.

[@davidhollingsworth4058]

It just doesn't make any sense to go more than that

[@randyzeitman1354]

How is that not worth $100,000? That is a Smithsonian quality piece on par with ruby red slippers.

[@stephaniefarrar3133]

How lucky is she!!!! Wow

[@nokeycherry7955]

Priceless reaction..

[@slicksmith856]

Boy, the way Glen Miller played

[@dfwboxingisback9173]

Good for her. As much as I could use $10-15k, I think I'd probably have to rock that while I walked my dog too. WOW

[@darringraham2613]

All and the family, best TV show

[@moondawg3693]

Oh jeeze Edith !

[@confucius2616]

I’ll give u $10. Gets a little chilly in Minnesota during the winter

[@jshepard5840]

How could she not know that Archie's iconic coat would be super valuable? It's like Fonzie's jacket. The only thing on that show worth more than that coat would be his chair, which is in the Smithsonian. His hat is probably worth a few bucks as well.

[@teogo]

"No, no...you're kidding me. You're kidding me!" Use your fuqqin head lady - the jacket is a iconic piece of clothing from a revolutionary television program. Still wearing it to walk the pooch in the morning?

[@davidjohnson5845]

Hello folks and does belong in the Smithsonian Museum oh, that is a very valuable coat. I love Archie Bunker myself and Edith Jean Stapleton.

[@Dave_B33]

I am so envious, that is a treasure. I think it would probably sell for way more than $10-20k. I have to imagine more like $40-50k+, because I can't really afford something like that and I would have no problem selling some of my other collectibles and forking 10k over for it in a heartbeat. I have to imagine a serious collector of such things with a budget would be more motivated than me to pay a lot more.

[@Darbobski]

Aw geeeze, Edith!