All In The Family-My First Time Watching! Maude Arrives! 

Dude the Jeffersons was a spinoff from all in the family. George was the black archie bunker. It was a great show

I think the reason so many people of the younger generation find the show offensive is because they don't quite understand that the show was intended to be a satire. A rather clever satire, exposing just how ridiculous and absurd prejudice and cultural ignorance is. This type of satire has become an almost lost art form in today's comedy.

For all the people that hate Archie, Archie was a character. Search Carol O'Conner and see his library of shows and then adjust your argument properly to make sure it is correct. It was a difficult place for Carol to be in and he chose to do it anyway because he wanted ignorance to be properly seen.

If you watch more episodes, you'll discover that the characters are really more nuanced than they initially appear. Even though Archie is a product of the prejudices he was raised with (and also a victim of domestic abuse as a child), his heart is usually in the right place, even if his brain takes him in a wrong direction. Edith seems, on the surface, to be a "dingbat", but she is also deeply thoughtful and often the strength that the family needs. At first glance, Mike seems to be Archie's polar opposite, being the educated, forward thinking progressive, but he holds just as many prejudices, and practices the "soft bigotry of low expectation." Gloria can sometimes be the voice of reason, but she can also be just as stubborn as Archie. The characters grow and evolve as the series goes on.

Carroll O’Connor went on to make “In the Heat of the Night,” a police drama that had the most diverse cast I’ve ever seen. It dealt with racism in the south in a far more nuanced way than anything since, AND there was a deeply Christian message in a lot of the episodes. It won a number of awards and showcased some amazing talents along the way.

Archie Bunker was a much deeper character than what most people think. One of the most emotional episodes for me is when Mike learned that Archie was beaten as a boy by his father, and that his father hated Archie. And when Mike learns from Edith that Archie is actually jealous of Mike, because he is a college graduate and has a whole future in front of him, while he learns Archie had to quit school in the 7th grade to go to work to support his family and then went and fought in the Second World War. Also in many episodes you learn that Archie isn't as Racist as he sounds he's very close and even protective of Lionel Jefferson. All of this is what made Archie Bunker so beloved by both white and black Americans, because he was complex and he was flawed. In truth the whole series was about, that despite his bombastic facade, Archie actually had a heart of gold. I wish Americans today could realize that and stop being so scared of each other and love others for their flaws, what a country that would be.

As a white girl born in the 60's I can tell you my generation enjoyed all kinds of shows, and it didn't matter what color a person's skin was. We laughed at each other's jokes and at ourselves. The PC culture in America has pretty well destroyed humor and is still trying to make us all uncomfortable around each other.

Norman Lear had an entire narrative: from "All in the Family" to "The Jeffersons" and "Maude" to "Good Times". He pulled no punches. You should check them all out.

Loved this show and The Jeffersons. Couldn't have shows like that now because everyone's offended by everything and has no sense of humor

I got a kick out of seeing Archie destroying certain words with his pronunciations😂 In just about every episode.

You're a smart guy, Ty. You see what's going on. I've said before, people left to their own devices get along. It's when people, who have an agenda, interfere with others that problems start. The general public want jobs, a secure area to live and raise their families, and peace between all.

My all-time favorite "All in the Family" episode. Hilarious. I'm also glad you're showing "All in the Family." You're absolutely right about why it was produced, and what it meant to many of us at the time. It addressed so many issues of the time, showing people as individuals, not just members of a particular group. Thanks for your viewpoint, very important.

one of the best episodes was when Sammy Davis Jr was on..

I’m glad you watched all in the family with us. This show is a Classic. Been watching since it first aired in 1971. And that’s how that show was. You saw Archies ignorance of society, politics, race etc. but with humor sprinkled in. It was groundbreaking for that time period. Thanks Ty.

I love Archie. He's hilarious 🤣. When him and George Jefferson are together it's even better.

This is really one of the best shows ever made, this show also gave birth to more shows than any other. Maude Good Times The Jeffersons Checking In Gloria Archie Bunker's Place 704 Hauser

Live studio reaction is very real. The chemistry and interaction between them priceless. But the fight between Archie and Maude hilarious. She's the only one who gives it to Archie as good as he gives it. Watched as a kid and still watch it where ever I find it.

My dad was a little like Archie, but we laughed every week at this show. Thank you for watching and sharing!

"All In the Family" was a show in the 70s that had most of the U.S. talking about these issues. The show spun off a show for Maude and the Jeffersons. They also tackled issues of racism, economics, birth control, LGBTQ issues, abortion, etc. They were great shows and have aged well.

Archie Bunker's Chair Is In The Smithsonian In Washington D.C.

Love Your final commentary!!! You got it. He represents one persons view, but look at all the rest around him that would try to correct his view. I was a kid when this show came out. You could say what you wanted without political correctness. It may not have been right but it was ok to speak your mind. You knew where you stood with people. People would openly speak their mind. This show was a way to open up a dialogue so society could change, and it has. It may not seem like it has but it did.

Good conversation!!! Glad you are watching and showing the new generation!!!

CBS Saturday Night in the early 70's was the best TV lineup ever! All in the Family, M*A*S*H, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, The Carol Burnett Show! Everyone stayed home on a Saturday night!!

I've recently found your channel and based on this reaction, you've got a new fan and a new sub. When you laugh, you bring joy to those watching. Your whole face lights up!

That uncompromisin', enterprisin', anything but tranquilizin', Right on Maude!

This scene as got be one of my favorites along with the Sammy Davis kiss.

Thank You for ur honest review. The media blows things out of proportion on racial matters. It’s as if the media wants us to hate each other

That was fun. I miss those days. When we would make fun of and joke about everyone and everything, especially ourselves. We laughed all the time, and nobody got butt hurt. People didn’t start getting offended until the 90’s.

You completely got it! Maude had her own show too.

I don't comment alot on youtube, but I love how you percieve things. You have such a great personality! Love your Golden Girls reactions!

THis is what I grew up on, Jefferson, Archie, Sanford and Son....................We need THIS TODAY

As one who remembers these shows when they were new, I'm happy that someone from your generation appreciates them so. Your laughter added a lot to my enjoyment of this classic episode.

Maude was given her own show which ran for several years and Mike and Gloria eventually moved out and a spin off featuring them was planned, but Rob Reiner wanted to become a director / producer for major motion pictures and was only interested if he could direct and produce, so, the idea was scrapped. A very short - lived spin off called 'Gloria' was made starring Sally Struthers and Burgess Meredith, the show was about Gloria returning to New York from California to work in a veterinary clinic after her husband Mike ran off with one of his students to live in a commune.

There are three shows that are intertwined. All in The Family, The Jeffersons and Maude.

Great channel! I'm so glad you have captions available! You'd be surprised how so many stations don't!

YOU ARE GREAT! Great analysis! I grew up with Archie- I was a kid when this episode was on and our parents let us watch it. ARchie didn't hate anyone, he was struggling to make a dollar to pay for food, bills and stay afloat.... SOOOOOO great we can laugh at Archie- and you are RIGHT- people want people to think we are all like Archie in reality, but YOU SEE THE REAL TRUTH! We are all laughing watching ARchie together iust to have enjoy a laugh! Back then, no one got offended- we are Polish heritage and we love the Polak jokes! Just funny! THANK YOU! Kim

Right off the bat I am so glad you are making sure people see your content and the. Subscribe and not vice versa

And if you watched the whole series when he met the jeffersons and how his attitude changed about a lot of stuff but it was his willingness too talk say how he feels listen too an opposite point of view he may not have always agreed but always willing too listen. They where such Great shows growing up!

Norman Lear creator and writer to All in the family, had other iconic shows on television. The Jefferson's, Maude, Good Times, Sanford and Son, One day at a time. Many more. Nobody understood the human condition in a way like Norman Lear did, he created some of the most unforgettable television characters in the history of television. The stories he would tell were funny, thought provoking, and honest .The 70s were a trip and all of these shows did portray the current events of it's time. Today they would probably be considered politically incorrect and never make it to the major networks. I believe Norman Lear had shows running on ABC, NBC and CBS ,some at the same time. To understand these shows you have to understand Norman Lear. If you have not seen or heard about these shows please research and watch them. I think you'll enjoy them.

Discovering Archie Bunker. It's a classic.

You’re analysis is on point. Love listening to you. I love when you bust out laughing too!

This show was one of the most genius shows, in my opinion, of all time. It made people laugh at the absurdity of stereotypes. But the genius was it did it without being condescending or preachy. It just put it out there and ‘let it happen’.

Ty the best part of this was your view point after watching. Keep up the great work you do. Jim

The 70's tv shows were the best. Doesn't matter what color show was on at the time, it was a slam on the other race. But it was funny. Forward 30 years or more, the shows are still funny, but most of us get it now. One great period of the best comedy ever made.

I would love to see a reaction to the All in the Family episode when Edith starts going through menopause. Of course, Archie is patient and gentle while dealing with it, NOT. LOL He tries. Edith gets pretty feisty towards Archie in this episode which is what makes it so funny. The episode is titled '' Edith's Problem.''

TY, THANK you for showing this entire episode when MAUDE arrived, it was one of my FAVORITES. Back then my family and I never missed an episode of "All in the Family," It was my favorite comedy show, along with "MAUDE," The JEFFERSONS," "GOOD TIMES," and "SANFORD and SON". OH yeah, I forgot about "CHICO and the MAN" But it was "ALL IN THE FAMILY" that started it all. I LOVE your laugh and how you TOTALLY "GET" what the show was about. It makes me SO SAD, to know that this show could NEVER be on today (thankfully episodes are STILL shown in syndication on certain cable channels) FUNNIEST show EVER, in my opinion, hasn't been anything funnier than "All in the Family" and the other comedy shows I listed above, on today's TV. Really appreciate your comments after watching the Bunkers!

so many subjects in that show are still relevant today. Love this show so much!

If you like old TV shows like this then try "Barney Miller." It's great TV too.

Thank you for saying all that, Ty. I appreciate you.

100% facts…totally agree…what’s crazy is, it feels like history is repeating itself.

Norman Lear in his genius, wrote the sitcom at the time of turmoil in america. He took poignant issues that still exist today and made them funny in essence to rethink their minds. Bravo to the cast & crew

Watch the episode where Archie and the cast of All in the Family Meet The Jeffersons you want to talk about them going back and forth LOL

Omgosh...this was the funniest show back in the day. Pure chaos! Lol

All In The Family spawned so many successful spinoffs: Maude, The Jeffersons, and Good Times (spinoff of Maude)! All classic television! Producer, Norman Lear was ahead of his time. Most of his shows showed how unfair the political system was and while giving us comedy, they show realistic social situations. He wasn't afraid to tackle racial topics. Shows like these often revealed the ignorance and absurdity of a character, like Archie who represented the ignorance of racism that exists in the world.💖💖

They were such brilliant writers and actors. Congratulations on discovering this brilliant TV series that was well ahead of its time.

The Modern Renaissance Man is the best person on line. He is personable and fun. I hope we see many more videos by him.

We enjoyed SO many comedy shows in the 60's & 70's All In The Family, The Jefferson's, Good Times, Chico & The Man , Sanford & Son all GREAT SHOWS!!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed that. I hope that you and your family have a blessed Christmas. 🎄

All in the family was the best show of all time!! God bless that entire cast they were genus

Norman Lear is a genius. He is still producing great television content. He got people to start talking to one another.

you totally get it. A show like this could never air today, but there was always a lesson to be learned and 2 sides to every story shown through comedy.

Loved your ending remarks. You hit the nail on the head. Humor is a very effective way of dealing with these problems. I love to laugh and enjoy being around others who feel the same way.

Maude is a beast...😂😂😂 I loved your perspective at the end❤️ I believe people are people, this world is too diverse for us not to get along. Much love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️

I'm 75. I lived during the time that All In The Family was on T.V. We laughed at Archie and the way he thought just as you did. The producers and actors on this program and others were making fun of Archy and his Ilk. We have totally lost our sense of humor in this age of outrage! Your reaction was as funny as the program and I laughed along WITH you. Btw, We did change and are changing as a result of programs like this and the discussions they created.

I grew up watching this show. Loved it. Glad you enjoyed it too 👍

All in the Family is TIMELESS television.

The show relieved tension. Today they want us to be divided.

Right on friend... Exactly 💯

I'd forgotten how funny these shows were. Thanks for sharing! 💙

All of those shows helped us understand each other.❤

You can learn a lot more through laughter than indignation and name calling. Great lessons to be learned through this show.

I watched this religiously as a teenager. The show was ahead of its time. It was ground-breaking then & reflected the prejudices back to many who held those views. We all knew someone like Archie...still do. Carol O'Connor's (Archie) only child, was in his early 30s when he committed suicide & I don't think Carol O'Connor ever got over it. He died about 6 years later in his mid 70s of a heart attack. As a side note, Carol O'Connor starred as the sheriff in the TV series "In The Heat of The Night" in the 80s-90s. His son also appeared in that series.

Bea Arthur and Carroll O'Connor worked well together in their only episode together playing Maude and Archie! I love me some Bea Arthur! She was funny as well as Maude and more serious as Dorothy on The Golden Girls. The same with the actor Carroll O'Connor playing Archie! He was more serious on the TV Drama In The Heat Of The Night.

This was one of the best shows in American history. Maud was archie’s rival. I loved every minute of this.

This is definitely one of the top 3 best episodes of TV sitcoms during the 1970's! Classic all the way!

Bea Arthur is the actress that played Maude...she also played Dorothy on The Golden Girls.

Man I miss this show and Jefferson , Sanford & Son. comedy was as it should be we laugh at ourselves and together😂😂😂😂

I grew up watching these reruns on TV. This was a great show. No one understands or appreciates satire anymore.

The reason Maud is so great is because she could give Archie back as good as he gives beat for beat and that's why Archie doesn't like her. She can put him in his place. This show was great and it only got better. Archie grew as a character and changed as the show went along. The whole point of the show was pointing out that Archie and people like him were wrong but also a product of how they were raised. I also just love Edith and Archie as a couple. They both really do love each other it's just that Archie has a problem with communicating.

From All In The Family, we got Good Times, The Jefferson's, Maude and more...from Norman Lear we also got Sanford And Son.

I enjoyed watching this with you so much! Thank you for doing such a great reaction and bring back the bumbling Bunkers! I miss being able to laugh at ourselves.

Back when all of us, everyone could laugh. We could laugh at each other and still respect each other.

One of the Episodes I always liked was when Archie was talking to Gloria and Mike about the superiority of Men to Women. They were astonished. Archie explained how God made Eve out of Adams rib, and that it was a cheaper cut.

Archie's "I don't care if he was sick" retort was in reference to Roosevelt's polio.

This is my all-time favorite TV program. I was laughing right along with you, and enjoyed this review so much. I absolutely love seeing people younger than me enjoying this amazing sitcom! Thank you for presenting this to us!

i grew up watching shows like All In The Family Good Times The Jefferson's they depicted life as it really was in the 70s 80s plus they talked about issues that were real

It was a stroke of genius pairing Bea Arthur's Maude with Carol O' Conner's Archie. Only the former's sardonic, razor sharp sarcasm could square off toe-to-toe with the latter's brash, blunt-edged tongue.

Keep in mind that Archie gets his dialog from the writers. Carol O'Connor was brilliant at interpreting the words for his character.

That show dealt with a lot of serious social issues. It taught me that angels and assholes come in all shapes and sizes, and that most of us are a bit of both.

I'm 57 its glad to see this is still hilarious to newer generations

I absolutely agree with you! Said Perfectly❤️

Archie Bunker nailed it being a bigot. The show was totally hilarious 😂

Not sure how many know, but Edith's cousin, Maude, was played by Bea Arthur. She played Dorothy on GOLDEN GIRLS.

MRM…your laughs and reactions are so hilarious!

Lol your facial reaction when Edith starts timing the thermometer part. LMAO 1 Mississippi

The character of Archie was used to show that bigotry / racism is always based on ignorance, fear and misconceptions. I remember back then nobody wanted to be called an "Archie Bunker". In fact I think the Archie character actually helped to combat racism. It brought it out in the open for everyone to see.

All in the Family became one of the most positively influential pieces of pop entertainment ever created by honestly and directly presenting the characters and their points of view and letting the audience see them for who they were, trusting that most people would sense that Archie's time was over. What a lesson for our time! A lot of people are offended by this show today because they don't share that trust in the ability of others to see the truth.

Maude. No words. Loved her. My mother hated her and thats all I need to say about my relationship with mom.

So happy you’re watching these with us Ty!! I hope you’ll continue- I haven’t seen all of your “All in the family” reactions yet. I commented this in another of your comment sections. Later on in the show, Archie softens up some- the one where Edith passes away and he cares for a little girl they took in, is heartwarming. Of course, still some Archie humor , but I enjoyed those seasons. Even though Edith was greatly missed and there were doubts the show cld go on without her- I personally felt they did a good job on the scripts and storylines after- 💛🤘🏼✌️ Sending love always. Merry Christmas Eve!

This was my dad's favorite show. He agreed 100% with everything Archie said, sadly. And us as kids picked up some of it from him undeniably. It is what it is. We are a product of our upbringing and our surroundings. We know better now but it's still fun to look back on and think of the old man.