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WatcherofOldTV · 03-19-2016, 01:48 AM

Is it true that Dolph Sweet was set to play Archie Bunker, but backed out right before the first taping of pilot #1 when negotiations didn't go his way?

Schmoopie · 03-21-2016, 04:51 AM

Carol O'Connor was perfect for the role but I could see Dolph Sweet playing Archie b/c they resembled one another a bit. I don't know about the truth of whether or not he was supposed to play the role though.

OH Nuts! · 04-12-2016, 11:54 AM

Dolph would have made an interesting Archie.

That being said though, given how iconic and revered the show was with Carroll as Archie; it's hard to imagine someone else as Archie.

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03-19-2016, 01:48 AM	#1
WatcherofOldTV Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2011 Posts: 138	Dolph Sweet was set to play Archie? Is it true that Dolph Sweet was set to play Archie Bunker, but backed out right before the first taping of pilot #1 when negotiations didn't go his way?

04-12-2016, 11:54 AM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Dolph would have made an interesting Archie. That being said though, given how iconic and revered the show was with Carroll as Archie; it's hard to imagine someone else as Archie.