Carroll O'Connor in 1974: ''They can get someone else to do Archie'' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 02-25-2026, 02:06 AM

https://www.metv.com/stories/carroll...e-to-do-archie

The actor almost walked away long before the role was through.

Dude111 · 02-25-2026, 04:03 AM

Thats sad.. I wonder what happend???

I bet Gloria and Mike made him mad cause they wanted to move to Cali!!

Bamb0 · 04-27-2026, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TMC

The actor almost walked away long before the role was through.

Carroll O'Connor was a great comedy actor, and his portrayal of Major General Colt in Kelly's Heroes was a joy to watch.

It's a pity he's no longer with us, as he would have made a great Donald Trump if they ever made a film of his life story.

Dude111 · 04-27-2026, 02:24 PM

Hehe ya im sure he would!

Nice to see you posting my friend!!

Welcome to sitcomsonline..

TMC · 04-28-2026, 08:46 PM

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02-25-2026, 02:06 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,377	Carroll O'Connor in 1974: ''They can get someone else to do Archie'' https://www.metv.com/stories/carroll...e-to-do-archie The actor almost walked away long before the role was through.

02-25-2026, 04:03 AM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,308	Thats sad.. I wonder what happend??? I bet Gloria and Mike made him mad cause they wanted to move to Cali!!

04-27-2026, 02:24 PM	#4
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,308	Hehe ya im sure he would! Nice to see you posting my friend!! Welcome to sitcomsonline..

04-28-2026, 08:46 PM	#5
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,377	Mickey Rooney Turned Down One Of The Greatest Sitcom Roles Of All Time, According To Norman Lear The Hollywood legend probably turned down a whole bunch of parts, but this one would've permanently reinvented his career and public image.