2 reasons why this show should no longer be in syndication

[TVFactFan]

1. Edith dies

2. Mike and Gloria splits


So those two things don't need to be reveal to new fans of All in the Family since it would make the original show kind of pointless when you find out the marriage of mike and gloria doesn't last and that edith dies later on. These are 2 things that don't need to be mention and the new fans can just enjoy All in the family.

Seeing Mike and Gloria patch things up in season 9 along with Archie and Edith laying in bed together in the last episode should be how the All in the Family existence is remembered

[ohmrwilson]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

1. Edith dies

2. Mike and Gloria splits


So those two things don't need to be reveal to new fans of All in the Family since it would make the original show kind of pointless when you find out the marriage of mike and gloria doesn't last and that edith dies later on. These are 2 things that don't need to be mention and the new fans can just enjoy All in the family.

Seeing Mike and Gloria patch things up in season 9 along with Archie and Edith laying in bed together in the last episode should be how the All in the Family existence is remembered

All in the Family is one of the single most realistic sit-coms of all time.
People are born to die, and the show realistically moved ahead after Edith's portrayer no longer wanted to be in the show (by the way, 100s of actors have done the same, some had their characters killed so they can't come back.

IF as they say Hans Solo will be killed in the second of the coming third trilogy, should that mean no one will ever watch the first again?

As for divorce, don't they say 50% of those married get divorced or separated?

Fairy tales are not what Norman Lear was thinking when he made All in the Family/Archie's Place. And his audience respected that I think.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by ohmrwilson

All in the Family is one of the single most realistic sit-coms of all time.
People are born to die, and the show realistically moved ahead after Edith's portrayer no longer wanted to be in the show (by the way, 100s of actors have done the same, some had their characters killed so they can't come back.

IF as they say Hans Solo will be killed in the second of the coming third trilogy, should that mean no one will ever watch the first again?

As for divorce, don't they say 50% of those married get divorced or separated?

Fairy tales are not what Norman Lear was thinking when he made All in the Family/Archie's Place. And his audience respected that I think.

I know people die but ABP was so unrelated to AITF that it should only be seen on youtube or DVD

[ohmrwilson]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I know people die but ABP was so unrelated to AITF that it should only be seen on youtube or DVD

AfterMASH, Golden Palace after Maude.

Most sitcoms don't work sequel wise, but Archie owning a bar was perfect, though I agree the child (Danielle) could have been done without, but she was there for a reason.
Archie was still Archie, he had to do something with his life.

I like the Ropers and the Too CLose for Comfort sequels.

The sole reason for the stars of TV Lands brand new shows is to gently put the older stars back on tv in a comfort zone new show.
I like Kirstie and the Ex's, and am looking forward for the news season
of Cedric and the other one(with Betty White, drawing a blank on name).

It was nice to have Carrol OConnor still on tv.
Though not as great as AITF, it was still nice for him to be Archie.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by ohmrwilson

AfterMASH, Golden Palace after Maude.

Most sitcoms don't work sequel wise, but Archie owning a bar was perfect, though I agree the child (Danielle) could have been done without, but she was there for a reason.
Archie was still Archie, he had to do something with his life.

I like the Ropers and the Too CLose for Comfort sequels.

The sole reason for the stars of TV Lands brand new shows is to gently put the older stars back on tv in a comfort zone new show.
I like Kirstie and the Ex's, and am looking forward for the news season
of Cedric and the other one(with Betty White, drawing a blank on name).

It was nice to have Carrol OConnor still on tv.
Though not as great as AITF, it was still nice for him to be Archie.

Since it was a series with archie alone with a new family I think it should be blocked from syndication

Same way people who love Three'e company don't need to watch Three's a crowd

[ohmrwilson]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Since it was a series with archie alone with a new family I think it should be blocked from syndication

Same way people who love Three'e company don't need to watch Three's a crowd

well, a simple answer is- when those episodes are on, don't watch, and wait for the regular episodes shortly to follow.

For one thing, I am sure the supporting cast and guest stars like having their residual checks for the reruns, and its always nice to see a good character actor in a guest role (that applies to any shows-
half the fun of watching old detective shoes are the guest stars

What a hoot to see Clint Eastwood on Mr. Ed.

Or to see Farrah on Harry-O giving Harry (David Janssen) a "cup of sugar"

Or Jodie Foster or her brother in countless guest roles before Jodie did movies and won awards.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by ohmrwilson

well, a simple answer is- when those episodes are on, don't watch, and wait for the regular episodes shortly to follow.

For one thing, I am sure the supporting cast and guest stars like having their residual checks for the reruns, and its always nice to see a good character actor in a guest role (that applies to any shows-
half the fun of watching old detective shoes are the guest stars

What a hoot to see Clint Eastwood on Mr. Ed.

Or to see Farrah on Harry-O giving Harry (David Janssen) a "cup of sugar"

Or Jodie Foster or her brother in countless guest roles before Jodie did movies and won awards.

The fact that it's revealed that Mike ran off with a younger woman on ABP is the main reason why it shouldn't be on

[ThomasE]

I say keep it. Although it messes with the viewers happier image of the family, it is still a reality. It's just the show became more watered down as the years went on. After early 1981, it just became boring. I still vote for the show to be syndication so others can see it just like most of us have.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by ThomasE

I say keep it. Although it messes with the viewers happier image of the family, it is still a reality. It's just the show became more watered down as the years went on. After early 1981, it just became boring. I still vote for the show to be syndication so others can see it just like most of us have.

Are you going to upload Gloria on Youtube?

[ThomasE]

Not at the moment as I don't have the right tools to convert. The Quality is jumpy on VHS and I need a 4 head VCR for smoother playback.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by ThomasE

Not at the moment as I don't have the right tools to convert. The Quality is jumpy on VHS and I need a 4 head VCR for smoother playback.

send me that jumpy and awful quality ep of "checking in" when u get time

[ThomasE]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

send me that jumpy and awful quality ep of "checking in" when u get time

Nah, Solomon. You deserve the best. I just would not feel right sending a jumpy, tracking quality ep of that show to you. It would be an abomination.

[lucyandethel]

I just wasn't a fan of ABP. O'Connor seemed to either be drunk or half asleep as Archie Bunker. Plus, ABP was not shot before a live audience, and the timing was off. The only thing that saved the show for 4 years was where it was on the CBS schedule. It was on Sunday nights in the early 1980s surrounded by "The Jeffersons" and "Alice" which boosted the ratings. But it wasn't a good show really.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by lucyandethel

I just wasn't a fan of ABP. O'Connor seemed to either be drunk or half asleep as Archie Bunker. Plus, ABP was not shot before a live audience, and the timing was off. The only thing that saved the show for 4 years was where it was on the CBS schedule. It was on Sunday nights in the early 1980s surrounded by "The Jeffersons" and "Alice" which boosted the ratings. But it wasn't a good show really.

It wasn't surrounded by anything, it was the LEAD IN on sunday nights

[mets82]

I'd watch ABP just because it hasn't been on in syndication in what seems like forever. If anything, there are many shows that shouldn't be in syndication just because they've been on and seen for a about a billion times. ABP isn't one of them.