Hilarious Reaction to All in the Family Featuring Sammy Davis Jr. | TNT Reactions

[@ramman5784]

Unlike todays whining generations we didn't get our feeling hurt just because someone called us a name.

[@tntreactions]

Like what kind of names?

[@robertzapata5395]

@@tntreactions whitey, honkey, coon, spik, wap, dago, hebe Polak. When they are said in a comedic way... it's funny. Not offensive. Intellectuals have a sense of humor and know when it's ok to laugh at those terms.

[@davidwillett7194]

True No WOKE in the 70's!

[@BigBri550]

Name-calling was not, is not, and never will be justified.

[@Kevin6059]

Why would you want to call people names? And yeah, when you're on the receiving end, it hurts. That's why this show was so great - it called out people you used racial slurs, but in a way that made you laugh But also made you think.

[@charlesscibilia4665]

Nobody seemed to be offended. We all had a sense of humor back in the day!

[@Distressedhusker]

In 1972 we got along much better than we do today. Too many people are oversensitive, and these jokes even delivered by Sammy would freak the heck out of folks today. 70's sitcoms were the best.

[@hollyvanwye9294]

No network today would ever do a show like All in the Family. People today are too self-consciously p.c. whereas back in 1972 there was much more honesty and free speech. As you said in your analysis, this show generated a lot of discourse at the time. It helped people deal with change during a major transitional period.

[@agoodday4pi]

I don't know if we got along better now than 50+ yrs ago, but TV shows weren't as censored then as now. Shows like All In The Family and The Jeffersons weren't afraid to touch taboo social subjects (race, sexuality, politics, etc). It's openness encouraged conversation. Unfortunately shows like this wouldn't see the light of day now.

[@thejdgoodwin]

Your statement is a complete falsehood. Institutionalized oppression was far worse back then. It's still bad today, but compared to then we have made tremendous progress. Still, some sad people want to go back to the bad old days. But we're not going back.

[@t3nosanfran803]

You got that right !

[@kevsta67]

lefty cancel culture ruined america. the left controls the school and college curriculums and control the majority of the media

[@ParkerAllen2]

Sammy Davis Jr. was involved in a car accident in the 1950s and lost an eye. What Archie is trying to not talk about (and failing) is Sammy's glass eye.

[@jethro1963]

He wore an eye patch for about six months after the accident and was quite active as the eye patch was commonly seen.

[@MarcutsuSpoon]

My mom worked at the hospital he went to after the crash on Route 66 in San Bernardino, CA. She said it was a very big deal.

[@jeanettejohnson8117]

He was left bleeding unattended in a hallway at Riverside County Hospital because it was segregated 😢😢😢

[@marycobb-blumer7826]

My dad loved Archie Bunker and Fred Sanford. Watched them faithfully 😂

[@misstee9453]

I still do😂

[@marycobb-blumer7826]

@misstee9453 me too

[@yesorlando05]

I was a kid when this episode aired. My family loved this and similar shows. The vast majority of people who saw this when it first aired in 1972 thought it was hilarious. People of all races actually got along much better then than they do today. People also didn't get as offended then either. Things are so ridiculous today. All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Chico and the Man, and The Jeffersons all had racist characters (black and white) who made their prejudices look silly through very creative humor, great writing, and great acting. Thanks for the reaction, it was great.

[@kerry-j4m]

I was a kid too watching all the-GREAT-tv shows you mentioned,but,even as a kid you could still understand the humor and subject topics ( thanks to-GREAT-writing and acting ) you couldn't have a show like this on today's networks,folks would lose their minds. LOL.

[@justwondering5651]

The Jeffersons was a spinoff of All in the Family. They were next door neighbors until as the theme song says, "We're moving on up to the East Side ... We finally got a piece of the pie. If possible George Jefferson was even more prejudiced than Archie Bunker, although Edith and Louise were like besties. I don't think shows like that could get on a major network nowadays.

[@kerry-j4m]

@@justwondering5651 You're correct,neither one of these shows could be on network tv in today's society. Some people are easily offended and complain about anything and everything. Especially when it deals with racism,sexism,etc,etc,..I've been back in the US for 2 yrs now and people in the work-force are entitled,don't really want to work too hard,but expect paid raises and promotions non-the less. There's also-TOO-many lazy-SOFT-&&& men where I work,I see why some women have to take charge of things,their families,etc,etc,..I see why women are divorcing these-SCRUBS. LOL.

[@johnrigs6540]

Yep Everyone was just much cooler than and the world had a much better sense of humor! This show,sadly, would never even get out of a pitch meeting today.

[@glenntaylor7392]

The secret to All in the Family success was not everyone was offended about every statement or thought,sure it was controversial but they taped in during a live studio audience and it was satire! and the audience response was a measurement of just how funny it was.

[@davidnorth-martino]

What you think of as a lazy eye is actually a glass eye. He also converted to Judaism. This is why Louise Jefferson greets him with shalom aleichem (peace be with you).

[@brl0522]

Also when he was in the accident , he was so much more concerned about the other person before himself, even with his eye being hurt so severely

[@estoy1001]

Aleichem Shalom!

[@brl0522]

@ and to you. ❤️

[@davidnorth-martino]

@@brl0522 Absolutely!

[@davidnorth-martino]

@@estoy1001 Aleichem Shalom!

[@capiche7396]

This show touched so many subjects we're still dealing with today. The best comedy of all time. The number 1 rated TV series from 1971-1976.

[@nicklubrino2606]

I love Sanford and Son.

[@JoshuaTrinityWolf-dc4up]

This brings back memories because back in 72 we would crowd around the Magnavox TV and watch All In The Family. My father was a tough underground mine worker and very much like Archie with his views. Archie made my father think and over the years his views softened until he saw everyone with an open mind and a good heart. Art can change people in some strange way.

[@jerrycalhounjerryleecalhou4192]

MAGNOVOX TV, YEAH I CAN RELATE TO YOU ABOUT THAT

[@hollyvanwye9294]

Same thing happened with m,y Dad, who mellowed over time, and All in the Family had a lot to do with the change in him. It was a thinking man's show.

[@joanfisher1079]

The kiss by Sammy to Archie is listed as the long longest live audience laugh moment in the history of television. Fact is this dhow by Lear was brilliant in the water cooler discussion moments about race and difficult topics through laughter. We are sadly missing shows like this today, along with a humor lost in the absurdities of life that we look at and change through such humor.

[@nicklubrino2606]

joanfisher - They didn’t show the best part of the episode. When Sammy Davis drank from Archie Bunker’s glass and gave it back to him, the look on Archie’s face was priceless.

[@dazed-n-confused6439]

Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the best all around entertainers he could do it all sing, dance and act. He was also a expert doing tricks with a six shooter. **This aired 5 years before Disco**

[@brenthenderson3983]

And five years after ''free love'''.. movement.

[@Sirala6]

Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango’s 1972 tune - origin of disco.

[@dazed-n-confused6439]

@@Sirala6 I always thought it was more Funk/Jazz. RIP Manu Dibango 1933-2002

[@Sirala6]

@@dazed-n-confused6439 Was sampled in dance clubs around NY - irresistable beats

[@MatthewC137]

Disco started in the late '60s.

[@MrKeychange]

This is a show worth watching complete episodes of. It's really worth it.

[@ccc56ccc]

I was born in the 60's and grew up watching All in the Family. This was such a fantastic show back in the day. This was before everyone became offended by everything that said or done. This was such a great comedy show (even serious at times) even though Archie is a bigot BUT Archie has his good side to and that would come out in the show from time to time. Carroll O'Connor was total opposite of playing the racist bigot on the show. Carroll was well loved and showed great respect and love to everyone in real life. What a great actor O'Connor was. Those was were the days........

[@clapolla]

Amen

[@sweetleaf7751]

Honeymooners and Twilight Zones for me as well- The days before wokeness

[@swansong487]

@@sweetleaf7751 All in the Family is about as woke as it gets, man.

[@dow311]

One of my favorite episodes was when the family was having dinner and one of the guest was a draft dodger, Archie got angry, Archie had another guest who was a gold star dad whose son was killed in Vietnam. It was such an emotional episode it made a lasting mark on me. It’s a must see. I can’t explain it well.

[@michellelaguerre8760]

another episode that moved me was the one when Edith passed away and Archies response was tear dropping for me

[@tyharris9994]

I still remember the one where Archi's alcoholic brother showed up and they talked about why he hadn't' been at their Dad's funeral. Some serious topics including dysfunctional family relationships that hit hard for adult viewers.

[@floydlawsen]

This was really excellent tv.

[@mhankehanke]

This left out so many funny lines from this segment of that episode. Ya'll should definitely react to full episodes. Lionel's engagement was a great one

[@Sarah_Gravydog316]

yes; youtube will block videos if they is too much of an episode; full episode is on their Patreon

[@conniekat3424]

I watched this show with my grandparents sometimes but the jokes usually went over my head so I love watching these clips with y'all now. My mama wouldn't have allowed it on the TV at home bc she didn't like Archie...she just saw him as racist & didn't understand that humor is sometimes the best way to deal with sensitive subjects versus anger & hatred. Carroll O'Connor himself was a good man & he went on to deal with this same subject matter in the hit drama 'In The Heat of the Night'. My mama loved him in that show bc his character was the opposite of Archie.

[@BadAssSykO]

Carrol O'Connor actually had a very good black friend when he was a kid back in the 30's, back when it was looked down upon for blacks and whites to socialize. Archie Bunker wasn't an easy role for him to do.

[@andyk7565]

In point of fact, Carrol O'Conner played Archie to point out the ignorance of racism. He constructed that character to demonstrate the that ignorance for all Americans. It is amazing that O'Conner could create a character with so many vile notions of people not like himself, but who was also a good hearted person that everyone could love.

[@StevePaur-hf4vy]

This episode garnered the longest laugh in the history of the show. It happened when Sammy kisses Archie on the cheek at the end of the show.

[@stevenwoodward5923]

Sammy and Carroll O'Connor were friends in real life, and Sammy asked if he coiuld be on the show.

[@kristilouque8412]

All in the Family was absolute genius. Archie Bunker is one of the most complex characters ever written. You would absolutely hate him if you didn’t love him so much.🤷‍♀️😂❤️

[@imthewolf1]

Archie wasn't racist, he was prejudice. Racist involves hate, prejudice is ignorance about a race. And he was prejudice about every race, no matter what color.

[@technomikelyons]

The beauty of this show was that Archie would get called out on his prejudices, whether racial, religious, or sexual orientation. The whole point was to show how ridiculous those bigotries are. And, over time, Archie's character did evolve to some extent, showing that it is possible to at least gain tolerance, if not acceptance. And despite his prejudices, as well as his impatient attitudes toward his family and neighbours, Archie was still human and had good in him, and real love for those around him, especially during loss.

[@ianhudson3634]

Still don't like the way Archie treated Edith '

[@Eowyn187]

In case no one's told y'all... Bea Arthur, Dorothy from Golden Girls, was also significant character on this show. Her and Archie butted heads big time. Edith's cousin Maude. Who got her own spinoff show.

[@godcandy108]

Another funny and smart sitcom dealing with current issues.

[@agoodday4pi]

You could play Six Degrees Of Separation between 'All In The Family' and many show at that time...Maude, Good Times, The Jeffersons. All solid shows

[@godcandy108]

@ not a spin-off, but Conrad Bain had a great role in Diff’rent Strokes.

[@77barrymac]

The Maude episode is probably the second best of "All in the Family", with the Sammy episode #1.

[@bmw128racer]

You should try to find and watch the entire episode with Sammy Davis Jr... It's absolute GOLD. 👍👍👍

[@harrychristian4291]

A really funny episode is "The Bunkers and the Swingers."

[@richardkint6531]

The Jeffersons were the spinoff from this show. This was a classic episode BTW, Disco did not start until the summer of 1974 with the song Rock The Boat by Hues Corporation and Rock Your Baby by George McCrea. This episode was from 1972. Great reaction 😄😂.

[@clapolla]

Maude started before the Jeffersons ... but, yes, they were both spin-offs from "AITF."

[@marshallrosen498]

I am now 60 and remember both of those songs very well. And yes, you are 100% correct.....both from 1974.

[@nighthawkde4522]

The number one comedy of all time. It dealt with the issues with laughter. We all watched this show.

[@christosnikitakis6675]

All of them are hillarious in their own different way. The thing that cracks me up about O'Connor, for his NY construction worker accent 🤣

[@Miohunter444]

That show was great, my grandpa always watched it and us kids would watch too but back then we really didn't get it but now its hilarious.

[@Lakeshore14]

This show was so great because everyone knows an Archie Bunker. Thanks for this. The episode with Sammy Davis Jr. Was one of my favorites. The expressions on Sammy’s face were priceless. 👏👏👏🥰

[@BlackieNuff]

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!! I am LOVING these AITF reactions!! Between Tasha's jaw hitting the floor and eyes popping out in shock, and Tee's raucous laughter, I'm laughing harder than I normally do at the show! 😆🤣😂😆😁

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

This show is fucking hilarious!!

[@BlackieNuff]

@@TheAdventuresofTNT IT IS!! And dare I say, you have not even begun to scratch the surface of the funniest episodes! Archie's "pantomime suicides" (as I call them) are among the funniest bits. It's always Edith yammering on with her long stories, and Archie despondently resorts to "ending it all". I think you saw the "pills" bit, where they were at the kitchen table and Edith was going on about money management. The "hanging" (Edith talks about a dog), "wrists slash" (Edith yammers about knowing how to detect a fresh pineapple), and "Russian roulette" (Edith tells the kids, Mike & Gloria how she and Archie first started dating)... these are even funnier than the "pills". I have these "Pantomime Suicides" and other AITF clips (which I call "According To Archie", which shows Archie expressing his views on many things, including "educating the meathead") uploaded in my channel (unless KZbin blocked/removed them?) - If you can see them, feel free to use them in your future reaction video. They're also lower quality (480p) and some are stretched oddly, but perhaps that's for the better to dodge strikes? They'll look just fine if shrunk to fit in a reaction pane. They're still clear and watchable, though, at any size.

[@picolo4102]

Any video of archie & George or Henry Jefferson are must watches

[@denveradams4909]

All In The Family was one of my father's favorite TV shows. It brought humor to the issues of racism and bigotry. So sad to see the violence we have today, when it comes to these issues. So glad to see Sammy Davis Jr. get involved in this. He is such a good sport.

[@billwallace7294]

This was a time when many TV shows featured characters that held racist or socially inappropriate attitudes. Those characters were usually over the top ridiculous and were the butt of satire or being made fun of. It gave those of us that watched these shows and they were funny and at that time we needed humor, the opportunity to take a close look at ourselves, regardless of race or culture.

[@Jude_196]

OMG - STILL SO LOVE THIS SHOW!! This one was PRICELESS!!! HUGS, YA'LL!!! ENJOY!!!

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

(the backstory) Archie drives a taxi part time - Mr. Davis accidentally leave an important briefcase behind - Archie turns it in to his supervisor - Mr. Davis is on his way to the airport - its easier to bring the briefcase to the Bunkers (thats why hes there)

[@BlackieNuff]

I was hoping to see Tee's reaction to when Sammy said (after the Africa thing that "someone came and got us"), "I mean, there _was_ work!" and when that nutty neighbor brought her tap dancing kid in to audition.

[@Eowyn187]

Easily a top ten of all sitcoms ever. And whatever Archie is or isn't, that man loves his family. But Edith is precious. Pure goodness. And she never wavers. Super strong lady. As a kid I adored and admired her hugely. Still my favorite female character ever. But they're both freaking hilarious. Primo comedy.🏆 (ps. Disco wasn't out quite yet, in '72.)

[@aquatadevore9335]

Wait, what's happening in the background? I love that futuristic scene, that's how we're supposed to be living according to the 50s!! 😮😢❤❤

[@tntreactions]

Yea. We shouldve been living like this in the year 24 years ago

[@donaldgilbreath4200]

Sammy Davis Jr lost his eye in a car wreck. This was one of the funniest episodes ever.

[@mia795]

Archie's comments are hilarious. Glad that you can laugh at it, too. Love you guys!

[@lindahumes9483]

I saw Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. in concert at Sunrise Music Theater down here in South Florida. Our seats were front and center. He was a very small man with an extraordinary voice. When he sang Mr. Bo Jangles you could here a pin drop. His clarity in his voice and his annunciations of words were pure perfection, it's a concert I will never ever forget. His eye was a glass eye. He was one of the sweetest performers I have ever seen. Also saw the Jackson 5 there in concert. I'm a now 76 white woman, who also saw James Brown and later on Michael Jackson in concert at the Orange Bowl. I have always loved Motown and used to have to hide my music from my friends and am now so thankful I can listen to whatever I want in the open. For some reason it's been the music that has always made me feel like someone knew what I was feeling. Love and miss Ms. Franklin and so many of my generation who have passed.

[@jwichman9]

One of the best moments in television

[@jabreck1934]

The show kind of represented America’s Journey. Culminating in: “Archie Bunker defending his maid“ Music and television in the 70s was healing and beneficial. (recovering from 16 years in Vietnam… draft ended 1972)

[@2005wsoxfan]

Yep, early 70's 3 National stations to choose from. 1 Local. and 2 or 3 on the UHF band. As a family we looked forward to this show every week.

[@kerry-j4m]

I think PBS was channel 13 in my state,Sesame Street,Zoom,Mr Roger's Neighborhood and the Electric Company. GOOD times back then.

[@moe92870]

4:53 Sammie Davis Jr had a glass eye, because he lost it in a car accident. If I remember the story right, the center cone of a steering wheel knocked his eye out. Bad design and no safety standard back the, plus not to mention horrible luck.

[@moe92870]

Darn auto-correct

[@Larry-w6f]

I was watching this episode in real time back then.......it may be my fav episode....Sammy's line back at Archie that he is not better than anybody was great...his face expressions was great ...one of the best line deliveries ever.

[@kaybear1972]

Sammy Davis Jr is one of my favorite entertainers. When I was a kid and this first aired, I was rolling on the floor with laughter. It’s priceless. Sammy is truly missed.

[@jimcrawford3221]

To be a high school student and watch your southern grandparents watch this show was amazing. They laughed at the truth in the show even though it was making them reflect on their own values. We could use shows like this again.

[@HalfassDIY]

We used to watch this show when it first came out. We loved it because Archie was just like my grandfather. He was born in 1899 so we got a taste of what things used to be like.

[@deanlong7995]

One of the best shows ever on TV.

[@StevePaur-hf4vy]

This show had everything. You should check out the tear jerker episodes like when Mike and Archie are locked in the storeroom of the bar that Archie later buys. In this episode it is revealed that Archie was an abused child and that his father taught him his bigoted ways. There is also two episodes of sexual assault where Gloria is attacked by a construction worker and Edith is accosted by a serial rapist. There is an episode where a transvestite named Beverly Lasalle, who appeared in three episodes and whose life Archie saved in a previous episode, is attacked and killed in a hate crime when he and Mike are walking to the store. In my opinion the two episodes that are real tear jerkers is when Mike and Gloria say good-bye as they move to California and the episode where Edith dies and Archies gives a tearful, heartfelt monologue good-bye to his wife.

[@jimnewl]

The storeroom episode was the best, but it can't be fully appreciated unless you've lived, loved, and lost along with the Bunkers for dozens or hundreds of episodes. If you have, and you can watch that episode without shedding a tear for Archie, you're not human.

[@michaelracicot233]

The episode where Edith dies was actually from Archie Bunker's Place, after All in the Family ended

[@SA-hf3fu]

This type of TV series and movies did such a great job in pointing out the injustice of racism in society. Even back then, (with the help of laughter and pain) it was teaching us a different way to think. We’re still not where we need to be but we made a lot of progress due to this type of programming. Loved your reaction! 🙏🏼

[@davide123]

"Edith's 50th Birthday" would be good to react to also, but for completely different reasons.

[@causticchameleon7861]

I love this particular episode. I remember watching when it aired. I was 9 years old when this aired. The thing that made this show so popular is that we all had family like the characters in this TV show.

[@visionaryventures12]

Sammy Davis made a number of appearances on tv shows, including I Dream of Jeannie and The Jeffersons. It’s odd that on The Jeffersons episode, Louise never referred to having met him before in this episode. He had also starred in the movie, Ocean’s Eleven.

[@joshuacrispino6602]

I was born in 73. My first movie in theaters was the original Star Wars. My little brother was born when me and my Pap were watching this show when it was new.

[@cravarc]

Man, I laughed out loud. Your reactions were awesome, too. Thanks.

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

An iconic episode! Sammy Davis, jr. was a multitalented force in the entertainment industry for decades. He came from a family of performers, most notably his father. He converted to Judaism as an adult and suffered an eye injury due to a car accident. During his military service in World War 2, he suffered racial abuse frequently. He later joined forces with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and actor Peter Lawford to form "The Rat Pack". They were a smash in Las Vegas, and they all starred in the original "Ocean's Eleven", (1960).

[@andrewpetik2034]

I watched 'All in the family' with my parents and siblings when it first aired....that kiss....we laughed our butts off!

[@christopherking4932]

One of the greatest comedic moments in television history.

[@terrinceautry]

Bruh, your belly laughs do it for me. I was the same way as I viewed these episodes in the late 70s thru early-mid 80s as incessant reruns. As a teen and young adult, i missed the nuances of the conversations and subjects, but, dangit, funny was funny. We knew people like Archie in real life, which made the show even more iconic. Good choices. Watch the first 5 seasons. They are GOLD.

[@alansorensen5903]

Sammy Davis, Jr., grew up in show business and was easily the most talented and proficient entertainer of that time. He was a fabulous singer, impersonator, comedian, actor, dancer, particularly tap, a founding member of the Rat Pack, and a star of the original Oceans 11. If he was on, were watching.

[@meanderer06513]

One of the funniest episodes of "All In The Family". I practically pissed myself when I saw this. The ending was amazing.

[@paulgrimaldi1751]

Sammy deserved an Emmy for his performance!

[@BuggyMuggawhump]

I'd like to see you react to the episode wher Archie's in the hospital for a surgery and the doctor is a black woman from the West Indies

[@leahartlee29]

OMG she was one of THE funniest people, and that was one of the funniest ALL IN The Family episodes!!

[@thomastimlin1724]

Sammy's kiss on Bunker's cheek got the longest laugh on the entire series, and in TV for a while. Carrol O' Conner played Bunker, was the TOTAL opposite of his character on the show. All the black actors knew it, & the writing was way above average, had turned TV upside down on it's ears, and couldn't wait to be on the show.The next year,, the Jefferson's got their own show produced by the same man. Norman Lear. And Redd Fox got his own show Sanford and Son, by Norma Lear. Maude, the cousin, got her own show through Norman Lear. Norman Lear came along just when TV needed a big kick in the ass.

[@BlackieNuff]

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis - The RAT PACK!

[@Davek111]

I was 9 when this show aired. Grew up in the heart (ghetto) of Baltimore City. The entire family sat around the tv and watch this show every week.... and I believe Sanford and Son was on right after All In The Family.

[@calme-dx2dp]

Sammy started singing and dancing as a very little kid. He also did voice impression and acted...he did it all, very talented. He was later a part of what became known as the RAT PACK it included: Frank Sinatra (the Chairman of the board), Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop...this is the slimmed down, most popular part of a pack of entertainers.

[@nickrizzi4927]

Perhaps the greatest television episode in America. Saw it live and it was great. Today it is the finest vintage Silver Oak!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Archie was a hero of ours, we all were more laid back about race than you might think.

[@MattMcCann-eg7mj]

I was 10 to 12 years old when this first aired. Although hilarious, this show discussed social circumstances and issues of the day. We loved it and talked about the topics.

[@vanpub]

The laugh at the end of this episode was the longest reaction to a comedy bit in tv history.

[@Calphool222]

I'm in my 50s. I was a little kid when All in the Family was on, and I would watch it with my parents and grandparents. The Jeffersons was a spin off from All in the Family. I've recently watched a few episodes of All in the Family, and it's striking how little has changed.

[@lorig-ski]

I was born in 1971 and was blessed to grow up with the greatest TV of all time. Til this day, All In the Family is still my favorite show. The thing to understand about Archie is that he honestly did not believe he was prejudiced! It's glaringly apparent to the viewer that he was, but he was not cruel or hateful; he was just completely socially ignorant. He had a good heart and was a loyal husband and trustworthy friend. If you want to see a beautiful clip of Archie, although still hilarious, check out the scene where he gives the eulogy for his friend and coworker, Stretch! That might be my favorite All In the Family moment, and that's saying a lot!

[@roniboyd613]

I forgot about that kiss at the end-priceless😂😂

[@Declan50]

Groundbreaking television! There’ll never be such an impactful TV show. I once had the honor of meeting Norman Lear, the show’s creator.

[@tntreactions]

Very cool!

[@yournamehere6002]

This show is like Seinfeld, you need to watch the whole episode to understand the context and the characters.

[@user-ph9wt3ue7c]

Not that there's anything wrong with that

[@mcseforsale]

I grew up in the 70s and one of my best friend's mom was exactly like Edith. Same mannerisms and almost spitting image. Good times.

[@Neilxtc]

All In The Family was so far ahead of its time, it has already come full circle and will continue to do so forever!

[@KARAOKEMONTREAL]

Yes. This was one of the most iconic and talked about episodes of "All in the Family" of all time.

[@salpellegrino8359]

It’s fun to watch the young generation enjoy these old shows. I was brought up on watching these shows.

[@annsmith3450]

I was too. And yes , it is interesting to see how the younger generations react to the sitcoms that had these storylines and one liners that are still hysterical to this day. But some that react to these shows are shocked and you can tell they want to laugh but are not sure if it’s ok to laugh because they are so used to a woke and offended society.

[@Hockeycountry]

One of the most entertaining series of it today.

[@77barrymac]

Of the over 200 episodes of "All in the Family", this quite possibly the best AND best-known episode. This one and the introduction of Edith's cousin, "Maude". I was telling someone the other day that this show was better when the Jeffersons lived next door. It was still good afterwards, but the early years were the best.

[@jjjones8609]

The kissing moment caused the longest recorded laughter in sitcom history (they edited out about 4 minutes of the laughter).

[@JoDean1545]

I remember watching this back in the 70s and it's just as funny today as back then. Thank you. 😂

[@rgracia633]

He was the greatest entertainer of all time. And back then, it was all comedy. No big conversation was struck over this. Not like it would today.. Classic show

[@gonzo1117]

That show was hilarious!!! You couldn’t help but laugh at all the people.

[@poolbob8776]

So refreshing to be able to laugh at Archie Bunkers simple ignorance. Great episode. Thanks for posting.

[@Kevin6059]

Carroll O'Connor was a brilliant actor. Archie was an epic character - and he didn't even have to say anything. He just turned his head he camera and gave that look. You'd just bust a gut and he didn't even open his mouth.

[@TimRobinson-hc7mt]

I watched this episode after having cataract surgery and was told not to laugh too hard for a few days but i could not help it its one of the funniest episodes in tv history

[@NEKingdom241]

Great reaction! This show was way before it's time.

[@michaelc8111]

This was Rock and Roll - 1972. Disco did not come around until 1977.

[@Dragonssire]

This had to be one of the best, if not the best episode of the entire series.

[@Hospitaller1099]

The three young people on the couch, Gloria, "Meathead" and Lionel, were absolute hams throughout the skit.

[@tenjed4224]

What's incredible - despite all the information and the ability for people to meet and learn from one another, our country is as polarized today, as it was in the 70s. The point of Sammy Davis Jr being on the show was to spark conversation about racism and hatred that many felt was ok to still believe in. And, unfortunately still believe in, today.

[@clapolla]

The division is worse today .... certain Presidents have ensured we stay divided (no names, though ... just initials .... B.O. and J.B., for example).

[@tenjed4224]

@clapolla false, about whom you say has kept us divided. But that is not unexpected from someone who kisses the ring of a dolt who hates people not exactly like him.

[@clapolla]

@@tenjed4224 says the liberal

[@karenbliss8719]

This was just fun to watch. I grew up watching this show and it was my dad’s favorite. He’s 92 and now I’m wondering exactly why he loved Archie so much…🤔! He loves to laugh but he always laughed harder when this show was on. 🤷‍♀️

[@sand-motox32]

I grew up with All in The Family and Sanford & Son, these shows were off the charts hilarious 😆

[@johntoes7542]

One of the funniest shows ever. Unfortunately, today everyone is so worried about offending each other, a show like this wouldn't be allowed.

[@seanlando3414]

One of the best shows ever.. when everyone could laugh at comedy and not be offended by it.

[@user-ph9wt3ue7c]

Not that there's anything wrong with that

[@c0uchsl0uch]

That guy laughing had me rollin' ❗🤣

[@chuckfriend3580]

I think was pivotal to the change in black and white relations and people was able to laugh and learn. I grew up watching this and always believed it was ahead of their time!!!