All in the Family

The program faced societal problems head-on, but it also implicitly allowed conservatives to express their bigotry out loud. The 1960s were an eventful and divisive […]

“Leave me alone. Can’t you see I’m writing?” Carroll O’Connor was a man of many talents, renowned for his ability to create quality entertainment throughout […]

Struthers assumed that the series would have a very short life. While All in the Family was based on the British sitcom Till Death Do […]

Carroll O’Connor had a candid critique of TV critics. If you were CBS in 1978, inviting Carroll O’Connor to dinner with some of the most […]

The actress worked hard to shape her character. Norman Lear is a unique figure in the history of American television production. Few have dominated network […]

During the episode read-through, the actors were encouraged to share their thoughts on the script. Asking for help isn’t the sign of weakness that many […]

Knotts praised the series. The Andy Griffith Show and All in the Family each hold a unique place in television history, albeit for very different […]

“I think most people are nostalgic for something they’ve never known.” Let the record show that we are always eager to hear Norman Lear’s insights […]

The producer spilled the beans (and toast!) Who Influences the Influencers? All in the Family represented a significant shift in the American sitcom landscape. Gone […]

Think of All in the Family as one big group project. While Norman Lear is often heralded as the great mind behind All in the […]