Which Sitcom was More CONTROVERSIAL, Good Times, Maude, or All in the Family? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 05-25-2003, 06:39 PM

I think All in the Family was more controversial. Good Times dealt with a lot of controversial topics like the show Maude but after hearing all the things that came out of Archie Bunker's Mouth, That show to me was the most Controversial.

Sean Snow · 05-25-2003, 06:53 PM

Out of those three, I think All in the Family was the most controversial because of the situations on the show. After that I'd say Maude, since that show dealt with a lot of controversial topics too, such as abortion.

TVFactFan · 05-25-2003, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by Sean Snow
Out of those three, I think All in the Family was the most controversial because of the situations on the show. After that I'd say Maude, since that show dealt with a lot of controversial topics too, such as abortion.

I would say Good Times and Maude was pretty much the same far as topics they dealt with. So i have them as

All In the Family
Maude/Good Times

Chad22 · 05-25-2003, 07:36 PM

Definitely All In The Family. That show basically invented TV Contraversy. Basically all of Norman Lears shows did except The Jeffersons and Sanford and Son. And even those 2 had their share of Racial Comments and stuff.

*PinkLady* · 05-25-2003, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by Chad Doody
Definitely All In The Family. That show basically invented TV Contraversy.

Ditto.

DarleneIllyria · 05-25-2003, 10:22 PM

Without a doubt, All in the Family

Christopher · 05-25-2003, 10:36 PM

All in The Family

Tuesday Weld · 05-25-2003, 11:37 PM

I would say,All In The Family.

Brian · 05-26-2003, 12:27 AM

All in the Family and by far.

TVJunkie101 · 05-26-2003, 02:48 PM

Definately All in the Family.

Brian Damage · 05-26-2003, 04:08 PM

All in the Family

Impressions · 05-26-2003, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by Sean Snow
Out of those three, I think All in the Family was the most controversial because of the situations on the show. After that I'd say Maude, since that show dealt with a lot of controversial topics too, such as abortion.

Ditto, both of those tackled tough issues and I agree, I also think All in the Family was one of the first and the best example of a controversial sitcom.

LucyFan · 05-27-2003, 01:41 AM

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Originally posted by Chad Doody
Definitely All In The Family. That show basically invented TV Contraversy. Basically all of Norman Lears shows did except The Jeffersons and Sanford and Son. And even those 2 had their share of Racial Comments and stuff.

Wow, how ironic that is! The only two Norman Lears that I like and watch are The Jeffersons and Sanford and Son. The other three (or rest) I don't particularly care for.

Janice · 05-27-2003, 01:48 AM

All In The Family, hands down.

alf8mycat · 05-28-2003, 10:43 PM

All In The Family, hands down. I always thought Good Times and even Sanford and Son were just too stereotypical, but then again I guess even the character of Archie Bunker can be seen as stereotypical.

I think Good Times is just depressing really.

05-25-2003, 06:39 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	Which Sitcom was More CONTROVERSIAL, Good Times, Maude, or All in the Family? I think All in the Family was more controversial. Good Times dealt with a lot of controversial topics like the show Maude but after hearing all the things that came out of Archie Bunker's Mouth, That show to me was the most Controversial.

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05-28-2003, 10:43 PM	#15
alf8mycat Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 77	All In The Family, hands down. I always thought Good Times and even Sanford and Son were just too stereotypical, but then again I guess even the character of Archie Bunker can be seen as stereotypical. I think Good Times is just depressing really.
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05-25-2003, 06:53 PM	#2
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	Out of those three, I think All in the Family was the most controversial because of the situations on the show. After that I'd say Maude, since that show dealt with a lot of controversial topics too, such as abortion.

05-25-2003, 07:36 PM	#4
Chad22 Captain Juke N Jive Moderator Forum Addict Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Caribou, Maine Posts: 71,661	Definitely All In The Family. That show basically invented TV Contraversy. Basically all of Norman Lears shows did except The Jeffersons and Sanford and Son. And even those 2 had their share of Racial Comments and stuff.

05-25-2003, 10:22 PM	#6
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Without a doubt, All in the Family

05-25-2003, 10:36 PM	#7
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	All in The Family

05-26-2003, 12:27 AM	#9
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	All in the Family and by far.

05-26-2003, 04:08 PM	#11
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	All in the Family

05-27-2003, 01:48 AM	#14
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	All In The Family, hands down.