Norman Lear on Failed "All in the Family" Spin-off "704 Hauser" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 08-02-2015, 08:08 AM

Veteran television producer Norman Lear was asked what TV series he'd like to have another crack at during his TCA panel. He mentioned the final "All in the Family" spin-off "704 Hauser" that aired from April to May of 1994 on CBS.

The series focused on a black family that has moved into the former Queens home of "All in the Family’s" Bunkers. “I wish that had succeeded because we had a lot of things to talk about in that situation,” he said.

http://deadline.com/2015/08/norman-l...ca-1201489178/

king of comedy · 08-02-2015, 12:36 PM

Hey I remember 704 Hauser. It had potential and it wasn't bad.

Rewinder · 08-02-2015, 07:31 PM

I seen All In The Family I seen Archie Bunker's Place , I seen The Jeffersons I heard of Gloria , but never heard of this one before,

TVFactFan · 08-02-2015, 07:50 PM

Glad I was in college and missed it

DJM77 · 08-02-2015, 08:51 PM

treky · 08-04-2015, 03:28 AM

I remember my sister watched it once and said "It's just a black version of ALL IN THE FAMILY, that's all."

cleverfun3000 · 08-04-2015, 09:24 AM

Please don't tell me they kept the Bunker's furniture! - I'M begging YOU!

1960'sTVfan · 08-04-2015, 08:10 PM

The show failed because viewers didn't want to see other people living in the Bunker's former house. Bad idea, poor concept.

TVFactFan · 08-04-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

The show failed because viewers didn't want to see other people living in the Bunker's former house. Bad idea, poor concept.

I agree, that's like me watching a white man and black woman living in the Jeffersons old apt LOL

treky · 08-05-2015, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

Please don't tell me they kept the Bunker's furniture! - I'M begging YOU!

I don't think so.

opus · 08-18-2015, 11:15 AM

It should be mentioned that John Amos from Good Times was the father in this.

TVFactFan · 08-18-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

It should be mentioned that John Amos from Good Times was the father in this.

everyone knows that

opus · 08-19-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

everyone knows that

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TVFactFan · 08-19-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

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LOL

I now Like you. That was funny

Edward216 · 09-14-2015, 01:25 AM

So bad, I don't even remember it. I don't remember seeing it or hearing about it. Oh well I doubt I really missed anything.

Ed.

08-02-2015, 08:08 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,011	Norman Lear on Failed "All in the Family" Spin-off "704 Hauser" Veteran television producer Norman Lear was asked what TV series he'd like to have another crack at during his TCA panel. He mentioned the final "All in the Family" spin-off "704 Hauser" that aired from April to May of 1994 on CBS. The series focused on a black family that has moved into the former Queens home of "All in the Family’s" Bunkers. “I wish that had succeeded because we had a lot of things to talk about in that situation,” he said. http://deadline.com/2015/08/norman-l...ca-1201489178/ Attached Images

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08-02-2015, 12:36 PM	#2
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Hey I remember 704 Hauser. It had potential and it wasn't bad.

08-02-2015, 07:31 PM	#3
Rewinder A former member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 180	I seen All In The Family I seen Archie Bunker's Place , I seen The Jeffersons I heard of Gloria , but never heard of this one before,

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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,000	Glad I was in college and missed it

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1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,070	The show failed because viewers didn't want to see other people living in the Bunker's former house. Bad idea, poor concept.

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opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,195	It should be mentioned that John Amos from Good Times was the father in this.

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Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,630	So bad, I don't even remember it. I don't remember seeing it or hearing about it. Oh well I doubt I really missed anything. Ed.