UMMM... OKAY?!? | ARCHIE BUNKER TALKS SLAVERY WITH SAMMIE DAVIS JR, - REACTION

[@douglasmatheson8346]

It was a point in time when we could laugh at ourselves.

[@anitahargreaves9526]

If you can't laugh at yourself, when stupid you never learn, imo. 👵🇬🇧🌲

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

I wish you had seen the ending - it is an iconic moment in tv. During a photo, Sammy waits for the perfect moment and kisses Archie on the cheek. Keep watching these shows, they are truly a history lesson pulled from the truth of the day.

[@stlmopoet]

I wish you hadn't told Brett what he does. It's a classic moment. Worth watching even when you know it's coming.

[@thisisme2476]

Archie's response was also classic.

[@ASalvaro]

too busy playing 2 seconds of the video then talking for 10 minutes

[@heatsinker_5517]

Yes, post a reaction to this entire episode, its great, and not just bits and pieces, for context.

[@TonyM1961]

The irony here is that Carroll O'Connor (played Archie) was as opposite of Archie Bunker as can be imagined. He took the role because of how important he felt it was to show how ridiculous those views are and chose to use satire as his tool

[@kd8199]

Yep, he was a man before his time. Good soul.

[@chrischar9428]

Yup giant liberal

[@kd8199]

@@chrischar9428 - one of the best ever.

[@MrRondonmon]

You have no clue why this show was like this, NOTICE, Norman Lear and the directors had Mr. Jefferson, a known black "racist" so to speak, what they were trying to do, at a time schools were integrating, and many fights in schools were going on, is showing why each "clan" that were used to having separate schools and fearing each other, (for no reason in most cases) could come together, even with their PRE TAUGHT BIASES against each other. Notice, Archie Assoc. with blacks, Latinos etc. but thought his "tribe" were better, as did Jefferson, but the youth had different ideas, so the show was saying, you moms, dads etc. are not racist (real racist will not hang out with other people) they are just living in their TAUGHT REALITIES, and they are trying naturally to pass them on to us, but we are going to break the cycle. Its not racist, it was fear, The Japanese were not racist, they were taught the rest of the world wanted to wipe them out. So, through laughter, they could show the absurdity of these taught ideas, that came mostly from FEAR................NOT RACISM. If Archie was meant to be seen as a racist, he never allows a black person in his house. When he said Watermelon rinds will be flying out the window, he FEEARED Blacks moving in would lower his houses value, its stupid, but that is what he was taught. So, it was fear. Why the language, because the show was being honest, not like PRETEND SHOWS TODAY, I was called a cracker, so what? We would fight, shake hands and move on, people dint pull knives, we usually became best friends after a fight. To put a racist show on was no the goal. To they and show how people of all colors could come together and overcome out "soft bigotry" was the goal.

[@TonyM1961]

@@MrRondonmon And YOU are ASSUMING that I am unaware of this fact. I wasn't addressing the show as a whole, but only Mr O'Connor and his motivation for taking a role that he would otherwise be loathe to take on due to his personal feelings on the matter. You are doing both of us a disservice by making assumptions. Me by trying to read more into my statement than was actually said and yourself by jumping to conclusions that are not evident in my statement. I have been aware of this aspect of the show since it was first aired. It's the primary reason why the show was so popular. It broke down stereotypes and showed how unintentionally cruel some of these behaviors actually are. However, the show didn't JUST deal with racism. It dealt with sexism, drugs and even going so far as to deal with rape (as well as how the victims are treated) at a time when that was still a mostly taboo subject, especially in a prime time show where children could be watching. They dealt with some VERY difficult subjects yet managed to do so in a manner sensitive to the true (not TV made up stories) victims of crime, drugs, racism, etc. All In The Family was a truly groundbreaking show. Just because I didn't address your personal thoughts on certain aspects of the show, it's creators, staff and actors doesn't automatically make me unaware of any of them as you so bluntly stated. You would be well advised to stop making judgements and putting your own words into other people's mouths. You can apologize below.

[@dan_hitchman007]

George Jefferson, a Black neighbor of Archie's, was introduced on "All In The Family" and got a highly popular spin-off show called "The Jeffersons." George was also racist and bigoted and was called out often on both series. They were trying to show that bigotry and ignorance know no boundaries. Anyone can have an ugly side. Archie and George had some hilarious interactions when they tried to out prejudice the other.

[@Jsu2235]

Please do Archie and Edith going to the Jefferson’s wedding, it’s about 10 minutes of hilarious moments!!

[@lonlevinholler74]

"Who you calling Mammy?"🤣

[@autocross350z]

Archie was from Queens

[@kzfive]

Yep. Astoria Queens

[@lordbiscuitpowerslam]

This show and the Jeffersons and good times are some of the best shows that bring in real world events

[@chrissydwiggins9088]

You need to watch the whole show and then all the seasons to get to know what is about. I saw a interview with Sammy about doing the show and he said he was a huge fan of the show. He ran into Norman Lear (who just died a few days ago at 101) who created the show and asked to be on it. They had a script ready in one week. It was brilliant.

[@RLucas3000]

Many don’t know that the main writers of all in the Family were two of the writers of I Love Lucy. Two of the funniest TV shows ever, connected by these two men!

[@peterburrell007]

This is needed today, honest talk, with nobody having a meltdown over it. It's what changes things. More talk, not less.

[@christopherturco197]

Nowadays, honest talk is stifled. Those who presume themselves to be right attack the "others" often for the use of a single word in order to shut down their speech, rather than promoting honest discussion, which can lead to the education of people on both sides of the discussion. There's no opportunity for anyone to grow, and certainly no chance for anyone to understand the other person's position, whether right or wrong. It's all about discounting the other person as irredeemable and worthless. No chance for finding common ground, no chance for persuading the other person of the correctness of an opposing position when it is true and just. Sometimes the other person can't be immediately persuaded to the error of their argument, but at least they are left with something to think about, if they're willing to be honest with themselves. Often times, they eventually come to admit the error of their thinking when given the chance without necessarily having to admit to the person they argued with that they were wrong. What's more important, being proved right, or helping someone change their thinking when it is warranted?

[@tsntana]

​@@christopherturco197I'm curious. What would be the antidote for this?

[@cliffgraham9892]

the thing that everyone forgets about All in the Family is Mike was just a much a charicature of the left as Archie was of the right. it was the balance between the two that made the show.

[@artdeco64]

Mike was a chauvinist too.

[@billebrooks]

Nah...I don't buy this at all. Mike wasn't perfect, but he seemed so compared to Archie. There were way too many clips of Archie that make him look just as silly as this video did.

[@cliffgraham9892]

@@billebrooks that is only because of today's society has swung towards the left. But look at Mike's protrayal. for the first 6 or 7 years of the series Mike didn't have a job - he lived off Archie and Gloria. He was just as intolerate of anyone's opinions when they disagreed with him as Archie. He was dressed like a slob for years, only to clean up when he began to face the real world. He stood up for others people rights but often had a problem with Gloria's being her own person when they disagreed with his POV - see the episode with David Soul or where Gloria and Edith moved in her friends. As for race relations, check out the episode with Cleavon Little and Desmond Wilson.

[@billebrooks]

@@cliffgraham9892 Yeah, I don't think the writers of the show ever intended for millions of people to look down upon Mike for getting his college education while identifying with a man as morally bankrupt as Archie. However, that's what happened. In reality, the one as bad as Archie was not Mike, but George Jefferson.

[@cliffgraham9892]

@@billebrooks Archie Morally Bankrupt? the writers intended you to look down on Archie? Those comments just killed any credibility you had. Neither was any worse or any better then the other or any other man. Both presented their point of view based on their own experiences which was slanted in its own way. What i believe the writers intended for the world to see is that dialogue between all parties was needed to arrive at some middle ground rather heavy handed preaching from either.

[@ronaldfoster6807]

You missed the best part of this scene. As Sammy was leaving he suggested a photo with his new “friend”. They got real close and on the count of three Sammy kissed Archie on the cheek when the photo was snapped

[@stevewixom9311]

damn, i DO remember that! lol

[@deskwerks]

That was absolutely classic!!!!!!!

[@phila3884]

One of the most iconic moments in TV up to that time. Remember it fondly.

[@KevinDesRoches]

Sad she talks way too much

[@lonlevinholler74]

The loudest laughs was when Sammy mistakes Lionel for Meathead. "Hello Mike"😅

[@MICHAELASHER.]

This is the Gold Standard of Anti PC...you could not have this show today. I remember when it was prime time, l was in my teens, loved it!!

[@kd8199]

We do still have him in this day and age. We just watched some of the show…today. I remember watching then as a kid and all of the reruns many years later.

[@MICHAELASHER.]

@@kd8199 The humor holds up

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

Archie was always lunch room talk the day after!!

[@Cheese-Hound]

I'm a white guy who grew up in a small mid-west town which was 99% white people. My gf is black and grew up in a disproportionately black city. She was surprised to learn I watched shows like Good Times and Sanford and Son and I was equally surprised she watched this show (and it was one of her favorites). Just shows you that people aren't that different. All in the Family was well ahead of it's time.

[@donaldleider7382]

You have to watch the whole episode with Sammy Davis Junior it’s hilarious. He was the only guest star to appear on all in the family. All in the family, the best sitcom ever on television!

[@LordToddtastic666]

I grew up watching All in the Family. It was brilliantly done, and I truly believe it had a tremendous amount of influence on my personal mrals and ethics. Shows like this, The Jeffersons, Chico and the Man, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Happy Days, Mary Tyler Moore, M.A.S.H., they all were adept at pushing societal and political boundaries. I'm glad I got to experience them all firsthand.

[@njchas]

We had thicker skin at that time and we usually knew when something was funny, sarcastic or mean.

[@FloridaMugwump]

Not the Bronx, they live in Astoria, Queens

[@corwinchristensen260]

This was a sit-com which was able to discuss difficult topics through humor. We all take everything so seriously and polarized now that this type of discussion couldn't happen today. Late in this series after Edith passed away, Archie actually supported his maid who was facing discrimination. Yes, even Archie can learn and evolve.

[@geraldstorseth8902]

This show was groundbreaking ! 1st time we heard a toilet flush😂 .

[@daledubose3032]

The actor is Carroll O'Connor. His later role in "In Heat Of The Night" was very opposite, kind, and wise. By all accounts, Carroll O'Connor was a good man.

[@dennisprice6465]

Even was involved with a black lady

[@SijoArtLapham6381]

Norman Lear based 'All in the Family' on a British sitcom called 'Til Death Do Us Part', which ran from 1965 to 1975. Lear's original pilot, with different actors playing Mike and Gloria, was originally aired in 1968 under the title 'Justice For All'. After finally settling on the final casting, 'All in the Family' ran from 1971 to 1979.

[@georgeearls3338]

Sammy Davis JR. was very talented, not only in singing and dancing, but acting as well. If I understand correctly, he was a western fan, and on one of his appearances on the TV show The Rifleman, he demonstrated his skill with revolvers.

[@IggyStardust1967]

Britt... I grew up watching this show in the 1970s. But it wasn't until a bit later in life (I was born in 1967) that I realized that Archie wasn't an outright racist, but rather a bigot (there IS a difference). Also, his character evolved over the years, and showed a lot of growth by the end of the series (which continued with a sequel series for a few years). Archie, you have to remember, grew up during a period in our history where segregation was very common, and people like him (working class with low education) were "programmed" to hold onto the "old ways". I'm actually older now than Archie was when the series started. I actually did a Reaction video for the first episode, and included a "still" in it explaining it very well, but the video got blocked (I can't even access it), and I don't know if I have that "still" image on my HD. I should look, because it explained Archie very well. In any case, Archie didn't HATE minorities, or want to see anything bad happen to them.... but more "out of sight, out of mind" when it came to his neighborhood. He didn't mind working with them, and even found some surprising details about people that were in his "circle". Norman Lear (creator/writer of this show, and many others of the time) died recently, so you're likely to see a lot of these old shows pop up. But I can tell you, these shows really brought a LOT of tough subjects up, that many times made us laugh, but also made us cry occasionally... but we ALWAYS had something to think about, and have a discussion on. I highly recommend going down the Norman Lear rabbit hole! You won't be disappointed.

[@MrNoclutch]

Sad thing about the show was it had different effects on different people. Some took it the way the "Program" was intended "Social Reconstruction" and learned from it and it helped them be informed and open to change. Others seen it as a means to affirm what they believed which was sad to see them miss the point in a particular episode. The networks loved this formula as it was used heavily before and after for most shows. Watching shows with a Strawman and the label or subject they want to attack is not always balanced or caring of a person's point of view or beliefs from his experiences as they never covered that in the character unless they wanted the viewer to sympathize with them, a viewer had to bridge that themselves from their own experiences and beliefs. Most shows were basic and set on how a person would react by how they felt/feelings but those that took the time to think about it became offended at being seen as small minded people "Programmed". Even to this day I rather pick up a book over watching a "Programmed Show" as it is created to entertain the lowest common denominator of the targeted audience. From my personal experiences I was only amused as I was watching my father's generation's beliefs attacked by the Boomer Generation. Today we see that Boomer Generation the same way we seen Archie attacked. Now that is funny.

[@charliemac64]

Excellent post. Archie's experience of growth across the show's (and subsequent spinoff) mirrors that of my old man. Not a racist, but definitely bigoted. By the time I graduated, he was downright mellow! People change over the course of their lives. Those who learn, grow. Those who do not stay in the dark. 😢

[@christhornycroft3686]

I loved this bit. I think my 2 favourite scenes are the one where Mike and Archie are trapped in the cellar of his pub and they get drunk and actually have a real, human conversation and it's incredible, and the other is the 2 part episode with Archie and the KKK. Spoiler alert - he's not a big fan. Archie is incredibly ignorant, but he's not malicious. Sure, he doesn't necessarily want anyone to know he associates with black people because his social circle can be pretty racist, but if it comes down to it, and you completely disrespect or put people's lives at risk, no matter who they are, he'll say something. The bit with his housekeeper is great too. Same sort of idea. He has some really ignorant ideas, but he shows that he has the capacity to learn. But dad told him some really stupid things, and he believed him.

[@triman95]

I couldn't have said it better myself. Yes, he was incredibly ignorant in many ways. But he was not a bad man, he was not an evil man, he did not wish harm on any person regardless of race, religion, or gender. He just had some.. let say... backward thoughts on things.

[@littleogeechee223]

Yes! The funny thing was the repairman a drunken Archie thought was God! The man comes down the basement steps and Archie sees he is a black man. In total shock and remorse Archie cries out, “Forgive me, Lord! I was wrong!”

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

You should watch the scene when Archie is trying to teach Mike (meathead) how to CORRECTLY put on socks and shoes. It's hilarious.

[@davidhumiston6500]

They couldn't air stuff like that today... Too many people would cry

[@richardkawucha1232]

This, in my opinion, was a successful way to bring into the open how some people felt and acted back then. A way to educate us about the issues of the day.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

You gotta see the one when Sammy kisses Archie on the cheek! 😂

[@steveszanto1581]

All in the Family was such a GREAT sitcom. This show really put the spotlight on many social issues. You MUST watch the clip where he's shopping with his maid, I think it's called Archie defends his maid...it's an amazing clip.

[@kerrylewis2581]

I was born in 1960 and my father and I laughed for hours watching All In The Family.

[@dgator3599]

I love Sammy Davis, Jr....his expressions are hilarious!! He was a perfect match to interact with Archie!

[@Cheryworld]

Sammy singing (and dancing) Mr. Bojangles, would make you happy. Guaranteed

[@everyonelovesmajima]

Archie's not "racist." Racism is hateful. Archie's not hateful, he's just a dunce. He (almost) always learns a lesson or does something to show he's ultimately a good guy. He tries, awkwardly.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

This show was def unprecedented... Brought up so many Issues in our society that before this.... would never be mentioned on television! To take serious issues like that and yet be able to twist it... to add an element of humor is quite a monumental task! Yet the writers did stuff like this on a regular basis. There were so many spin offs from this show Norman Lear was ahead of his time!

[@robertmaldonado8729]

We had gotten to point in America where we can laugh at Racism ,comedians like Don Rickles TV Characters like Archie Bunker George Jefferson Fred Sanford proved that

[@bryankoziar2867]

Like I said on that last clip, this show really touched on some subjects and hopefully changed some minds on them. In other shows a black family moves in next door, the Jeffersons and Archie and George Jefferson are hilarious. It was ground breaking for a sitcom.

[@CaliforniaUnearthed]

NOOOOOOOO you have to finish it, there is more lol lol lol

[@lynettebrinkman9552]

Back in that day you did not see white and black people on the same tv show so this was quite cutting edge. They also made fun of how black people felt about whites. My favorite episode ever was when Archie’s wife was going through “ the change” ( menopause).

[@scottsnyder2726]

This show ran from 1971 to 1979, during which and in the years just prior, the US was going through enormous social change. There was the Civil Rights movement, the Women’s Rights movement, and the protests over the Vietnam War. They brought each forward in a family setting through mostly likes le, yet still very human characters. Through the carefully written comedy, and Carroll O’Connor’s willingness to allow himself to be the “out-of-touch biased fool” it worked. It brought these issues and showed the absurdity of social bias. It spawned “The Jefferson’s”, “Maude”, which then spawned “Good Times”.

[@spress7254]

All in the Family is an all-time great piece of television. In my opinion Archie Bunker was the greatest character to play on TV. The creator of this show Norman Lear just passed about a week ago @ 101.

[@DerekSansone]

Hey Britt, I've enjoyed your music & comedy reactions for awhile. You get it. I used to watch All in the Family as a kid. It was wild. Archie was over the top & ridiculous - but the show taught us & showed us a lot w/a humor & approach that just wldn't fly today. Glad u can see both the humor & the lesson.

[@sparky6086]

Archie Bunker is from Queens, not The Bronx, isn't he? I know, that the setting for "All in the Family" was Queens.

[@pamagnolia]

The whole show was groundbreaking. They tackled all of the social and economics issues of the time. It aired from 1971 to 1979. 😅

[@gtronable]

The funniest, most amazing thing about this is this was a time when erveryone gathered around and watched TV. These heavy convos were allowed to be broadcast and people were able to also think AND share a laugh.....times change....

[@NOLAgenX]

You nailed it perfectly. Carrol O’Connor felt opposite. The show was meant to bring a lot of these issues into public discussion and reflection. The humor was a good tool to do that.

[@thomasklosterman9870]

Keep in mind Britt, All in the Family was filmed in front of a live studio audience. There were no second takes in scenes with this show. Love your reactions! Keep up the good work!

[@paulpeterson4216]

There were certainly second takes. Filming in front of a live audience did not mean that the show went out live. If they screwed something up, they would go back and do it again. Obviously they tried to keep that to a minimum.

[@brucegrady7120]

I believe that Archie Bunker isn't prejudice, he just doesn't know what it really means to be prejudice. There is a lot of people in real life like that.

[@randymoore8336]

Since Norman Lear passed away they showed this on a special the other night. Norman Lear said it was Sammy Davis juniors idea to come on the show and Sammy wrote how it was supposed to be played out. Sammy Davis was an incredible singer and actor and dancer. He and Elvis were very close.

[@kylefrandsen2665]

You have to remember this aired only about 12 years after Ruby Bridges had to be escorted to elementary school by the National Guard. Having these "conversations" are one of the reasons this show has such historical significance.

[@FloridaMugwump]

Eight years after all segregation was eliminated.

[@noraenssor]

I 'grew up' watching "All in the Family", "The Jeffersons", "Sanford and Son", "Good Times', & other family sitcoms ~ they were a blast 🌋!!! 😁😅🤣😂

[@bobhoffman9848]

At a time when families were featured in sitcoms like “My Three Sons,” “Family Affair,” and “The Brady Bunch,” “All in the Family” shocked contemporary audiences by putting social issues in the forefront. It dealt with racism through Archie’s bigotry, along with the generation gap, the Vietnam conflict, women’s liberation, gay rights, gun control, etc. And unlike the unrealistic sitcoms of the past, it acknowledged that sometimes, people had to use the bathroom. Hearing the toilet flushing was controversial and groundbreaking, which is hard to believe when you see what’s on television today.

[@paulsullivan1650]

Archie is NOT from the Bronx, he is from Queens!

[@marycooper5991]

The comedy broke through barriers.

[@ewrekzz7360]

Absolutely! I heartily recommend you find more clips or full episodes - whatever. I hope it conveys how groundbreaking the show was when I say that a TV show is included in some of my most important life lessons that I think of still today at nearly 60

[@anthonyashcraft8456]

two of the best actors(comedy) ever, they were iconic together, I don't know how they kept from falling on the floor with belly hurting laughter

[@John-hr9ec]

Such a great series, Rob Reiner aka “meathead” was the perfect foil to Archie’s character.

[@Bluenosegrows]

phenomenon is known as the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias where people with low abilities or knowledge overestimate their abilities and knowledge.

[@RFWieder]

Norman Lear, the creator of "All of the Family", "The Jefferson's", "Maude", "Sanford and Son", "Good Times" and so many ground breaking shows!! He just passed away in December at the age of 99, but he changed the face of TV comedy for all time!

[@poeslanding]

I've always loved Sammy! Archie was conditioned to think certain things but he didn't really hate anybody except for his son-in-law. 😂 The movie Tap with Sammy Davis Junior and Gregory Hines is my favorite movie with him.

[@brendaclark8344]

They cut the final scene where Archie asks Sammy fit he would take a picture of them together. With Mike at the camera, at the count of three on three Sammy kisses Archie on the cheek. The look on Archie's face, priceless!

[@markcornish2519]

Actually Archie's boss at the cab company, took the photo

[@Ilikeryche]

I think that was only half the skit, Sammy kisses Archie at the end.

[@jamesray9009]

Archie Bunker Defends His Maid is a must see Archie really was a decent character .. His son in law in the shows name was Meathead lol .. some of us still call him a Meathead :)

[@scottchapin2323]

This was such a ground breaking show, covering the topics of the day. So well written. Oh, you need to watch the end of this episode when Sammy kisses Archie, hilarious.

[@johnbingham9937]

Loved that show growing up, the Jefferson’s, Sanford and son,That was when people could poke fun at each other and laugh and go on about their day. Now everyone has their feelings on their shoulders and gets offended at every little thing.

[@CanadianReacts]

This is beautiful comedy! Everyone knew the character and didn’t piss and moan about him

[@randymoore8336]

When this show first aired in 1971 I was 10. We watched it every Thursday night.

[@rickpallas2001]

I was in my young teens when this showed aired, and we, as a family, watched it every week (we only had one tv and there were only 3 channels). It resulted in a lot of family conversations about the racism and prejudice. A teaching tool.

[@daveyhouston]

Mine also!!

[@quintondees4501]

This was probably my all time favorite episode......classic (when people had a sense of humor)👍

[@atuuschaaw]

Social and political satire at its best. It held up a mirror for society to get a good look at itself through comedy. ♥

[@seabhac7147]

Exactly the point. Norman Lear designed it that way. Ahead of its time for sure

[@royperkins9176]

Loved the reaction. The show showed ignorance in a humorous way through characters who were all kind hearted and not hateful. I think it helped to fight ignorant prejudices, still fighting hateful prejudices today, one step forward is progress. Thanks

[@128MrRon]

The show was ground breaking and did speak of the times…It made us look at ourselves and the struggles we were facing in our great country..Without this show showing us all the different sides of a topic I’m not sure America would be as free as it is now…😊

[@-R.Gray-]

Producer Norman Lear who just died at 101 yrs. was known for pushing the boundaries. His son-in-law on the show "Meathead" was played by Rob Reiner (son of comedian/producer Carl), who went on to direct This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, and more.

[@rich1223]

He used to drink every now and then in Rogers Pub in the Rockaway's Queens NYC! He was a super nice guy!

[@gareyt123]

All in The Family was a huge show and quite a classroom and lesson plan for race relations in our nation. We had just come through the 60's in which so much took place as a foundation for change and Archie Bunker allowed us white folks to laugh while at the same time learning about their deeply rooted racism. On a side note, watching this scened with the great Sammy Davis Jr. reminded me of how close he and a certain man named Elvis were...you know, that guy you have a thing for! There were so many life lessons taught during this series run and it came along at a perfect time for us to learn those lessons. So awesome to watch younger folks discovering things that contributed to who we are today. Lets hope they are never completely lost.

[@brheinfeldt]

This is one of the late Norman Lear's gems. It was definitely a groundbreaking TV show that wouldn't be permitted to be on TV by today's hypersensitive, thin-skinned, overly political standards. Carroll O'Connor spoke with a believable Bronx accent in ALL IN THE FAMILY, then with a good Southern drawl in his other TV show, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. May Carroll and Sammy both rest in peace. By the way, Sammy had a glass eye and as a kid, I was always trying to figure out which was glass and which was real?

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Britt! This show was current when I was in high school. The absurdity of Archie's statements and positions really showed how wrong he was.

[@timcarr6401]

There also times when the Meathead's positions were dead wrong.

[@mikeconway9849]

@@timcarr6401 agree.

[@arrjay2662]

Funny. It was Davis' character that brought up slavery.

[@jamessollazzo4860]

the left wing view was also shown to be wrong, so it was a fair comedy

[@daleschiissler8525]

Love seeing these bits of tv history from my youth. Carry on Brit!

[@quinjesuis9187]

I really loved this program 😊 Archie had Edith that was the opposite of him, and in time because of his family, Archie learned and changed for the better 😊

[@alanr4447a]

It's slightly different in that Archie was not from the Bronx, but from a different _borough_ of New York City, Queens. And it was occasionally mentioned that he was from the _Astoria_ section of Queens. It's often overlooked that _All in the Family_ itself was actually the American adaptation of a British sitcom, _Till Death Us Do Part._

[@brendasorenson6186]

Many people mentioned that Carroll O'Connor was in the TV series In The Heat Of The Night. What they didn't mention was that the movie In The Heat Of The Night (1967) also dealt with racism (and murder). The white Mississippi sheriff (film: Rod Steiger, TV: Carroll O'Connor) was racist, but learned to appreciate and become friends with the African-American NY detective (film: Sidney Poitier).

[@jeffmorrison2147]

Archie Bunker defends his maid

[@romans52345-cy3tq]

5:13 He was on this show once and he made an appearance on Archie Bunker's Place, the continuation/spinoff series of All in the Family

[@BornRandy62]

there was a opposing show on air at the same time named the Jeffersons with a character named George Benson . They were both some of the reason no one in my age group gets triggered by any comedy sketch

[@kirkdarling4120]

The character was "George Jefferson." George Benson is a jazz musician.

[@carltontraveler8625]

George Jefferson!!!

[@rubroken]

If you haven't seen the movie "Blazing Saddles", please see it. Filmed in the same time period, it did what "All in the Family" did, mock and belittle racism with over the top characters. I don't know if it's good or bad that they couldn't be done, present day, but it was a good look at peoples prejudices back then

[@carrollmurphy2289]

You need to see the whole episode. Archie ignorantly thought Sammy was agreeing with him. He didn't understand the sarcasm. Such a great show.

[@gallery963]

Probably the best ever "All in the Family"

[@FleagleSangria]

That was one of the main points of the show to reveal racism as ignorant. By doing it with humor it lightened up a taboo serious subject to all people. It also showed Archie’s growth through the series. He became a rather broken better man. One of the best series ever. Showing how environment and influence can mold a man and blind them. But with a bigger heart one can change. Archie, as time went on, was revealed to have a big caring heart. He just was from another time and didnt know “how”. Took some time. And we all got to laugh and learn along with him.

[@edwardmartinez9459]

Back then we had the ability to think unlike today

[@paulyjbluey6408]

Time passing doesn’t mean progress. Back then it was possible to have the conversation without one side going batshit crazy, saying they’re offended. Archie had, knew and recognized his faults and when he was called on them intelligently owned them. Didn’t apologise… just went on his way. And that’s ok… we’re all different coz that’s how God created us!

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

You missed the best part when Sammy & Archie posed for a picture, Sammy jissed Archie, which stunned him!😊❤

[@delbertreno8089]

I remember when I was in high school when They aired the the episode about Homosexuality, We had a long discussion about it in Sociology class. I think this was around 1969. To put this in perspective I went to a Segregated elementary school. I remember when they desegregated the school. I was in about the 4th grade and Honestly that was the first time I was around any black kids. When they started , all I think was what was all the fuss about. They are just little kids. I remember some of them , You don't become friends with everyone, But I became lifelong friends with a few of them. But we all grew up into adulthood and went our seperate ways. Of course that was back in the early 60s. The sad part is that if they had done this earlier then I think then everyone could grow together instead of growing apart! I always enjoy your reaction. You are a Class act. God Bless.

[@Lynxeye-Youtube]

This is one of the most hilarious episodes of the series! The class of both main actors in the episode is unparalleled and deconstructs the myths, exposing the stupidity of prejudices that, as you can see at the end of the episode, have no meaning to exist and lasting in anyone's mind! ... I would love to find the series on DVD for sale again!... Thanks for the reaction.

[@98armstead]

Finally!!! The sexiest reactor and the best sitcom ever made.

[@MrRizzo1961]

The creator of this show and many of its spinoffs was Norman Lear. He recently passed away he was over 100 ✌️❤️

[@deltabravo2678]

Sammy was an amazing "Fast Draw" (quick draw - cowboy style )artist.

[@iowafinn2602]

All in the Family was the number 1 show for 5 straight years starting in October 1971.

[@tommesing4281]

I'm 66 years old. The culture was SO different 50 years ago. My dad was archly conservative and enjoyed the heck out of this show. He knew the humor was directed at him and still appreciated the humor. I remember him saying (about our neighbor) "Andy's a Democrat, but he's a really good guy." TOTALLY different time. We could disagree without being disagreeable. We could disagree without vilifying the other side. It's sadly so different now.

[@mariodelarosa5722]

FYI. In Carroll O'Connor's last TV series he was in, In The Heat of the Night (Great drama by the way), he was a small town sheriff/police chief, that was married to a black spouse.

[@matthewdooley7855]

This show did a great job of presenting Archie as a reprehensible person who's stuck in old ways of thinking. It was a good way to shine a light on the issues of the time.

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

Used to watch this in the afternoon, sometimes we put it on in our classrooms at lunchtime when they rolled out cable to the classrooms for the olympic games.

[@billybarnett2846]

Last time I heard that word on a TV show was the early 2000s. Archie thought that Sammy's comments were a compliment.