All In The Family- "Fireworks At A Mixed Marriage" *REACTION* 

For the younger generations that have not seen any of these hysterical classic tv shows, it can be a shock of the things that were said in all the episodes. The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Sanford and Son, the characters were black, white, Hispanics, etc and the one liners with the insults were just plain hysterical because we were able to laugh at each other and our differences. Miss those times so much !!!

Sherman Hensley was George Jefferson. I loved it when George and Archie played off each other. All in the family started playing when I was a kid. Then the Jefferson's were a spin off from that. I still watch both ☮️

Fun fact, Carrol O'Connor and Sherman Hemsley were very good friends from their days doing theater. When Sherman was in the mix for the character of George Jefferson, he leaned heavily on Carrol for guidance on how to act like a full blown racists. Neither man were like that in real life; both were highly educated men. They both brought to life two of TV's most iconic characters.

The good old days when we dealt with racism with Humour, not having a fit like children, like the sjws do.

Archie Bunker was intended to be ignorant in order to highlight casual (and sometimes not so casual) racism, sexism, sexuality, as well as many other important social issues. The show, while divisive, was actually a big proponent of civil and personal rights and sparked national discussion about the use of comedy to highlight these issue and whether or not it was appropriate. The show was definitely well written and funny for the time and it’s worth checking out.

I'm so glad you're reacting to the sitcom "All In the Family" . . . it was one of the most funny, well--written, well-acted sitcoms in the history of TV. Just to give you a little background . . . the first night the show premiered on CBS, it started with a disclaimer to viewers that said, "“The program you are about to see is ‘All in the Family.’ It seeks to throw a humorous spotlight on our frailties, prejudices and concerns. By making them a source of laughter, we hope to show - in a mature fashion - just how absurd they are.”

My late wife informed me that in the black community it was cool to have a white wife, but not for a white guy to "steal" a black woman. Told her I was keeping her anyway.

Archie was played by Carroll O'Connor, who was the opposite of Archie in real life. The actress playing Mrs. Willis later married a white actor named Werner Klemperer (Col. Klink from Hogan's Heroes). When the Jeffersons got their own spin-off show, Mrs Willis was played by Roxie Roker who was also married to a white man, and their son is Lenny Kravitz.

Television in the 70's was one of the best times for comedy shows. All in the family covered all topics on Social issues, Race, Religion, Gun control, Prejudice, etc. Watching the younger generation reaction is so funny.Issues were discussed more openly and people weren't programed to be so dam offended

Sherman Hemsley played George Jefferson. Carroll O'Connor played Archie Bunker. Godspeed.

Two of the best shows ever! Why can't we get along like this again without being offended!

Grew up watching Archie Bunker (All in the Family) and George Jefferson (The Jeffersons). While Carroll O'Connor played the biggest bigot imaginable, he was not that way off screen. The Jeffersons was one of several shows that were spin-offs of All in the Family.

That was a legendary show, along with the jeffersons and Sanford and son. Times where nobody got offended because it was all in fun, spotlighting differences as if they were no big deal. How the world has changed.

And blacks and whites both laughed at this. Nobody was offended. Things were simpler then.

This was back at a time when people were strong and confident with who they were and proud to be who they are. Too much insecurity behind everything nowadays.

This was a great show back in a day. As well as others. A day when people had humor and nobody was offended. Sanford and son was another great show.

Back in the good old days of TV. I'm 48. I grew up on ALL in the family and the Jefferson's. Jefferson's was an awesome show as well. So glad they did that spin off off all in the family. Back in the day when people could laugh at anything and not get offended and not be politically correct

The best part about Archie and George was that they really didn’t hate each other. They were just not raised around the other race.awesome shows.

"I ain't used that word in three years." The show came on the air in January 1971. This episode is from 1974. Perfect.

What a great show, it wasn't till I was older that I realized the str8 comedy gold it was.

These shows were so great back in the day. I am 51 years old. Times were so much better back then. You didn't hear about racism constantly. Everyone got along. You could pick on each other without being offended.

What folks tend to forget is this isn't how the likes of a white Archie Bunker racist can be but an also equally black George Jefferson racist can be just as much. THAT is the key element of the show. Both races existed equally with their prejudices then and they equally exist now. This is what makes the show so brilliant.

you gotta watch both shows from start to finish..great shows ...they were breaking barriers and had everybody laughing ...george and archie became good friends in real life...great reaction as always

This show came out during my middle school years. It was so revolutionary, and it hit the spot. It’s a shame we never learned our lessons.

Sherman Hemsley played George Jefferson via sitcom The Jeffersons. It was a spinoff from the sitcom All In The Family, which starred Carol O’Connor as Archie Bunker. The Jeffersons and the Bunkers were originally next-door neighbors. However, the Jeffersons moved on up & out of the neighborhood. Due to George’s dry cleaning business doing very very well.

Sanford and Son, All in the Family, and Good Times. I was able to catch them all. Late afternoon shows. Right before dinner. So they weren’t past bedtime. And the youngins where lucky to evolve as the shows did as well. Side note: There is some crossover with the actors from show to show. And the spinoffs of course.

The show didn't discriminate. George & Archie were perfect! I actually just saw this episode a couple of wks ago but I'm still cry-laughing! 😂 ❤

Young folks owe it to themselves to binge All in the Family and the Jeffersons. Way better than any shows you're currently consuming.

I’m glad you find this entertaining! We grew up watching All in the Family and The Jeffersons along with similar shows. We all laughed. It was comedy. Today schools and some political parties are trying to divide our country. We are all humans and should treat as such.

Archie standing there egging on the antagonizing to George was classic!

George Jefferson was talked about on All in the Family for months before he made an appearance. Producer Norman Lear knew the kind of actor he wanted for the Jefferson character but it took a while to find him. Sherman Hemsley was pitch perfect for the role.

Sitcoms back in the day didn’t gloss over or sugarcoat ANYTHING!!!! That’s what made them so good.

These guys were awesome! Even though they started all this trouble amongst their family members bickering and calling each other names, they were two sides of the same coin. They'd get everyone around them all upset and then begin being civil to each other because they didn't understand what everyone else's problem was. They would never admit that they enjoyed tormenting each other. Neither of them was truly racist, just ignorant and insensitive. I always felt like they liked each other but would never admit it. The poor wives !

I think these shows reflected what was happening in people's homes at that time, but also helped to change society for the better. The comedy was a good way to slowly say the minds of the public.

I grew up watching The Jefferson’s and All in the Family. People didn’t get offended back then. Black or white. It was just a show that we loved.

That was a different time. The shows were not just trying to be comedies, they were trying to start conversations about race, gender, sex, etc. I think it's a good thing that many of the words and situations they had would not be allowed today (that means that these programs were at least somewhat successful). We've made some progress. If we were still making these shows today, it would be a sad commentary on how far we've come.

Sherman Hemsley was actually the black father, George Jefferson, who later starred in a spin-off show called The Jefferson, which was also EXTREMELY popular among people of all races. Back in those days, there was much racial tension and some terrible discrimination but there was also much humor about that tension and the discrimination could be mocked humorously. Back then, no group presumed to tell another group what it could or could not think or say --and there wasn't an effort to root out racism where it didn't exist. Nobody pretended to be offended, either, by jokes. Jokes don't hurt anyone, but hatred inspires hatred in everyone. We were able to laugh at others and at ourselves. All in the Family, though the TV network was afraid of airing it, was VERY popular because we could all see our common humanity in all of the characters... and we could laugh together at ourselves and each other. I think that's why we all loved The Jeffersons as well. So sad humor that was never racist is now assumed to be racist, though - and we are all being trained to be afraid of talking with one another for fear of severe punishment if we "say the wrong thing."

Loved both Archie and George. Hard to believe Sherman Hemsley who played George Jefferson was very shy and quiet in real life, no one could have played George better.

All in the Family tackled serious stuff in a sit com. They were fearless. There's no way you could make that show today, and it's a crying shame. We need to laugh at ourselves.

Archie is correct here...he hadn't used the N word for 3 years when this episode from the 4th season aired. Archie was actually becoming more mellow as the years went on. He was much coarser during the 1st season, and I think in a much later episode of AITF or Archie Bunker's Place he actually DEFENDS his black housekeeper when someone calls her a N in the supermarket. And when Sammy Davis Jr. makes a return appearance on ABP, ARCHIE KISSES SAMMY this time!

And people say the is no white discrimination. Even back then Blacks were prejudice against whites and we all need to watch these old shows. In the 70's there were at least 10 black sitcoms and they were great. I loved them

these two shows are the funniest of the times. you watch them and you end up loving both archie and george...

All In The Family and The Jeffersons were two of my favorite shows back when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s, back when we weren't offended by every little thing. Even though I was just a kid back then, I loved these shows! Great reaction! These shows would never be made today; too many easily offended people.

Never a better written, directed or acted Sitcom. I laugh every time I watch it and I literally have seen each episode dozens of times each

Sherman Helmsley played George Jefferson. In real life, he was very kind, shy, and quiet. The Black woman in the mixed couple was Lenny Kravitz's mother. She was an amazing woman.

Carroll O'Connor plaayed the part of Archie Bunker on "All in the Family" and "Archie Bunker's Place" aand Sherman Hemsley plAyed the part of George Jefferson on "The Jefferson's" and the ariter and the director of these comedy sit oms was a man whose was Normaan Lear who arote many, many shows like "What's Happening", Maude", nd many, many more. Carroll O'Connor lso played the part of A Police Chief on "Heat of the Night" and a general on "American Graffiti". All of these actresses and actors did a very fine job. God bless them all. Good Night.

I would have LOVED to see a mash-up episode with the characters from "All In The Family", "The Jeffersons", and "Sanford & Son" 🤣🤪😂💜

story 10/10 dialogue 10/10 character depth and personality 10/10 jokes 10/10 references 10/10 love your work so much 2024

I love the fact that you get it. This show exposed the racism in America in a very funny way! Love your enthusiasm!

Mother Jefferson was one of the best tv characters ever! Marla Gibbs as Florence Johnston was pure comedy Gold!

This was one of the best shows ever produced!! I wish we could see reruns.

Back then we didn’t know what racism was outside of a few crazies that the show depicts. We laughed at them and then went out and played both blacks and whites in the ball field

I remember when I was a kid. There were people concerned that children of mixed marriages would have a hard life and eould always be bullied, finding prejudice against them from both sides. The sentiment came from caring people I didn't see as racist at the time on both sides. Now, I see it differently and I'm so glad we have come a far as we have since then.

I call this a reluctant friendship. They respected each other but pissed one another off and seemed to enjoy the banter.

The thing with the writers and the Archie character was that over the years of All In The Family and Archie's Place, he did get better and started to come around.

The scene was literally one of the funniest in my memory..when said “it’s a kick in the head ain’t it?” I died!

Sherman Hemsley was awesome. Everyone loved him and he didn't hold out one bit! This is classic 70s TV.

For young people today they would have to live in that era to understand ! I was born in 58 a completely different time. Even as a child i can remember much of the civil rights movement.

I didn't know it at the time, but those were the good old days.

Your priceless reaction is as entertaining as the clip. Congrats on your great sense of humor.

We used to love watching this in the 70's! We never thought bad about it, but sure laughed our Burts off!😂

I loved Sherman Hemsley and Carroll O'Connor together. The Character of George Jefferson was verbally relentless and brutal but he had a heart as big as the moon.

Brutal Truth in comedy and music is the remedy. These two characters were opening eyes and bringing more folks together in laughter than any politician ever did with the truth. ~ If you watched them over the years, there was a brilliant evolution in their affection for each other and neither of them had to compromise their individual characters. ~ Today this would never make it on prime time TV and we're worse off for it. ~ It's seems we've taken steps backwards in relationships because everything is either sugar coated, or hidden and dishonest.

I had a good time watching these shows back in the days, those were the day!! 70's were rocking.

No Sherman hemsley played George Jefferson and Carroll O'Connor played Archie Bunker

All in the Family is the greatest show in American tv history. And btw, Carrol Oconnor and Sherman Hemsley were great friends in real life.

That show was hilarious, I loved how they dealt with serious issues with laughter.

Along with All in the Family you have to check out episodes of The Jeffersons. The recasting of the Willis' and the addition of supporting characters all designed to drive George Jefferson over the edge. And Sherman Hemsley gave the flipside of Archie Bunker a voice in hilarious fashion.

Boondocks! One of my favorite shows because it shows the good, the bad, and the ugly! Everyone is different and the same...the "outliers" are a small percentage in reality. First episode the black&white older men have an edgy but real back and forth....leading to them to toasting to the "old days!" Wow what a kick back! Boondocks is early 2000's!

This is back in the day where nobody got cancelled, when we could verbally point out our differences and laugh about them. Not get offended, but LAUGH…then Archie and George have a drink together. The 70’s ruled.

This was one of the most popular TV shoes in US History, The ratings were crazy.

I loved All in the Family & The Jeffersons both!!!

The thing about Archie and George was that they were really the same kind of character, big mouths, opinionated, prejudiced just from a different viewpoint.

At 1:31 Archie makes a joke that no one of this day and age would understand. He says " that Al Jolson was always calling his mother Mamey". But Al Jolson was a white man in black face singing a song about his Mamy. This was in the late 1920 and one of the first talking movies. Al Jolson was in black face sing like he was a black man singing about his mamy.

Interracial marriage was a hot social topic in the U.S in the 1970s, since it had only been legal in most states for a few short years. "All In The Family" took every single hot topic social issue on.

"I ain't used that word in 3 years." That's about right. This is from 1974. AITF debuted in January 1971.

Sherman Hemsley was hilarious! 😂

Carroll O'Connor (Archie) actually cried more than he laughed at the lines his character had to deliver. He was the most liberal person ever and loved that his iconic character held up a mirror to the ignorance, selfishness, and stupidity of conservative American values. We need and deserve Archie Bunker now more than ever.

I'm 71 I ADORED this and other shows back then...also Sanford and Son...The Jefferson's... Good Times etc. More humour back then. Now it's too upright.

Ahhhh!! When we could all laugh at each other!! And yes, everyone was in on the joke!!

... the same thing kind of happened in my family - my parent adopted a Vietnamese girl in the 1970's and when my grandparents found out this was happening their reaction was "what if she ends up marring a n***er"" .... my mother's response was one for the ages - " well I guess they'll have the the worlds most beautiful children" ... I still tear up today at this response

Those were the glorious days! Oh how i miss the past! The sanity! We had God and tough skin!

Carrol O'Connor was a phenomenal actor

Sherman Hemsley was George Jefferson - Hilarious character!

All In The Family and The Jeffersons were two of the top rated shows back in my day. Comedy about Extreme Racism that Both Black and White Loved. Today it's the Lack of Maturity, The Lack Of Education, The lack Of Socialization and the Lack of Common Sense to Know The Difference Between Real Racism and Comedy Exposing that Racism and That All Races can be Racists. I really hope you have Seen 1974 Blazing Saddles..More Black People went to see the Movie In Theatres than whites and were the ones who laughed the most....

One of the best ways to deal with tough topics - COMEDY ‼️ Getting the point across without offending anyone .

Louise and George Jefferson ,played by Isabelle Stanford and Sherman Helmsley were Edith and Archie Bunker’s neighbors. They were played by Gene Simmons and Carrol O’Conner in All in the Family. The Jeffersons was a spinoff

It's called COMEDY ... AT IT'S FINEST ... EVERYONE IS SO SENSITIVE TODAY IT'S RIDICULOUS

I consider All in the family, the greatest show in television history.

Norman Lear was not afraid to go there on these shows....The Jeffersons, All In The Family, Good Times, Maude, etc. If you do another Family reaction, check out. the Sammy Davis Jr episode

The funny part is when The Jeffersons came on the air, all the Willis actors were played by different people.

If you get around to watching Sanford an Son, there is a scene in the traffic court where Fred Sanford goes off and blurts out the word. You hafta dip into that show as well.

George and Archie were 'peas in a pod' when it came to bigotry! Can you imagine the uproar if this were to air today? AND, back in those days was the ending of segregation, civil rights protests, and the occasional riot in the street. STILL, we all got it that the joke was on bigotry! It was laid bare for all of its' nastiness to see, and the show worked! I'm 73 now but remember those days very vividly.

The great thing about that era 70´s and 80´s everyone made fun of serious issues and we learnt that we were all the same. It was just laugh at stupidity and have fun. Archie was great and George Jefferson was awesome. Sad that today is so WOKE.

I grew up watching The Jeffersons and All in the Family. So good.

Carroll O'Connor did a great job in this comedy tv show, i believe he didn't act for some time because he was pigeon holed for this Archie Bunker character, but did a much better job in the tv drama ... In The Heat Of The Night... his character there was much the opposite of Archie Bunker. Archie was quick to open his mouth and show his ignorance, where Chief Gillespie was slow to speak and more cerebral, Archie was a bigotted racist, and Chief Gillespie was inclusive. Carroll O'Connor really got to show his acting prowess in both shows, an amazing actor

All in the Family and the Jeffersons were considered satires instead of sit-coms. The scripts were written to bring awareness to various issues with humor.

The good ole days when people weren’t so damn offended, it made for the best comedy

It is funny just watching you laugh. My 20 year old son laughs like this when he started watching some of these old shows.

In response to what George using the "N" word to Louise, Archie told Edith, "In a few seconds, she is going to call him "Honky". But anyway dude now you are seeing and hearing for yourself the comparison between yesteryear's comedy and today's whatever that is everything but funny. Good Evening Sir. Have a Blessed Evening. Adios.