Rate "All in the Family"

8 out of ten.


there are snippets of greatness and wonderful acting: I always loved that transvestite performer who became friends with edith. and I love how she reacts [up yours god] when he .



if only the show was as funny as when archie went on tv about gun control in the airplanes.

I gave it a 9/10. The early seasons were incredible. Like any show, the show lost its edge.

Amazing that a character like Archie, who was openly racist and bigoted became lovable. Not an easy trick.

You're right about Archie, but I once read an interview with Carroll O'Connor and he discussed those concerns when considering taking the part.  He told Norman Lear that he'd only do it if Archie's bigotry came from a place of stupidity rather than hate.  Lear agreed, and that's likely the reason Archie did become a well-loved character.

Absolutely! On occasion I'll watch some episodes on YouTube.

Good, but in my opinion not as good as the British show it was based on. The same goes for Sanford and Son. British shows, even comedy, tend to be darker, more realistic, while Americans like to lighten and clean-up the shows.

9/10 enjoyed this as a child.

8