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mr_lebowski

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3. You are sadly right ... though it was also popular in part because of O'Connor's acting

Reply to Ohiogal (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 03:12 PM

Apr 2019

He was phenomenal in that show. The writing was also very thought-provoking, it was a perfect show for its time, reflecting societal tumult quite adeptly.

There was definitely a decent-sized contingent that tuned in because they thought Archie was the 'hero' of the show, NOT the object of ridicule. And the show played it straight enough that this can actually BE reasonably argued.

I always really wish Gloria hadn't been played by Sally Struthers, she's just, sadly ... kinda annoying.

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Remember when Archie Bunker types were the object of scorn and laughter? [View all] tomhagen Apr 2019 OP

My father Ohiogal Apr 2019 #1

You are sadly right ... though it was also popular in part because of O'Connor's acting mr_lebowski Apr 2019 #3

She was supposed to be like that. Perfect casting/acting. unblock Apr 2019 #5

Maybe so, but her vocal inflections and overacting grate on my nerves ... mr_lebowski Apr 2019 #6

I was just noticing in that clip that Gloria has the same vocal Merlot Apr 2019 #19

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #2

Great show but people saw in it what they wanted unblock Apr 2019 #4

Exactly - just like all other sitcoms, all of the characters are exaggerated ArizonaLib Apr 2019 #17

God protects children and dingbats. murielm99 Apr 2019 #7

was a great show, has anyone also noticed Locrian Apr 2019 #8

I can remember when Ohiogal Apr 2019 #9

Awchie would be considered a bonafide RINO by most of today's radicalized Republican voters sandensea Apr 2019 #10

Oh I occasionally watch AITF on YouTube thinking the same thing... Lucky Luciano Apr 2019 #11

Quick, without looking it up: What was his son-in-law's name? FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #12

Mike Spivik? 3Hotdogs Apr 2019 #13

Stivic llmart Apr 2019 #14

Damn. It was close. 3Hotdogs Apr 2019 #15

Thanks to both of you. Most people say "Meathead" FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #20

A show like that couldn't air today. bernie59 Apr 2019 #16

I remember those times well residentcynic Apr 2019 #18