Was there a mention of how the Bunkers got around the city since they had no - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-02-2003, 10:41 AM

car? Was it public transportation? or cabs?

Mr. Television · 08-02-2003, 12:22 PM

I know they took subways and Archie did drive a cab.

TVFactFan · 08-02-2003, 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by mr roper
I know they took subways and Archie did drive a cab.

i thought they lived in the suburbs. and usually you need a car in the burbs. No subways in the burbs

KayEn78 · 08-02-2003, 02:28 PM

From what I remember, Archie drove a cab. To go futher places (like New Jersey) they took the bus. When going to the store, I think they walked. When Archie and Gloria went to work everyday, they took the subway. There must've been a subway station nearby. Archie did have a car once (remember in "Archie the Gambler") Edith explained that they had a used car when they lived on Union Street. She thought a man had stolen it one day, but Archie he had gambled it away to him. Most people do not have a car if they live in or near the city. I think they lived very near the city so they didn't need a car. Public transportation was always there. Hope this helps.

-Kristi

TVFactFan · 08-02-2003, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by KayEn78
From what I remember, Archie drove a cab. To go futher places (like New Jersey) they took the bus. When going to the store, I think they walked. When Archie and Gloria went to work everyday, they took the subway. There must've been a subway station nearby. Archie did have a car once (remember in "Archie the Gambler") Edith explained that they had a used car when they lived on Union Street. She thought a man had stolen it one day, but Archie he had gambled it away to him. Most people do not have a car if they live in or near the city. I think they lived very near the city so they didn't need a car. Public transportation was always there. Hope this helps.
-Kristi

ok then that means they lived in the city instead of the suburbs

Kitt · 08-02-2003, 10:10 PM

As usual, I don't know. I do know, though, that bus routes connect to subway routes. It's all in the plan. So, just because they didn't live next to the subway does not mean that they didn't have access to, and made frequent use of, the subway.

TVFactFan · 08-02-2003, 11:30 PM

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Originally posted by Kitt
As usual, I don't know. I do know, though, that bus routes connect to subway routes. It's all in the plan. So, just because they didn't live next to the subway does not mean that they didn't have access to, and made frequent use of, the subway.

I'm just sayng most suburban residents drive

ConservativeBalla · 08-05-2003, 11:07 AM

Archie moonlighted in a cab.
To get to the store, they walked.
To go out of town, they took a bus.
To get somehwere fast, they took a cab. (i.e. emergencies mostly)
To get somewhere else besides the places above, they took the subway.

Bunker fan · 08-07-2003, 03:01 AM

I believe it was mentioned several times in the show that they lived in Queens.

Moonlight Lady · 08-08-2003, 12:53 PM

The Bunkers and the Stivics lived in the Astoria section of Queens, which was near Corona, Long Island City, Sunnyside
and Woodside and I think Bayside.

I think a subway station was within walking distance to their house.

Kitt · 08-09-2003, 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by Katie_NY
The Bunkers and the Stivics lived in the Astoria section of Queens, which was near Corona, Long Island City, Sunnyside
and Woodside and I think Bayside.

I think a subway station was within walking distance to their house.

Thanks Katie. That makes sense. I wonder why they didn't have some episodes that included subway stories? Maybe they did. I don't mean necessarily the whole story. Maybe just say when Mike or Gloria or Edith walk in the door they might make a comment about something they did or saw on the subway. Anyone remember any subway stories or complaints or comments about subway experiences?

TVFactFan · 08-09-2003, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by Kitt
Thanks Katie. That makes sense. I wonder why they didn't have some episodes that included subway stories? Maybe they did. I don't mean necessarily the whole story. Maybe just say when Mike or Gloria or Edith walk in the door they might make a comment about something they did or saw on the subway. Anyone remember any subway stories or complaints or comments about subway experiences?

There was an episode when Archie, Mike, and Gloria were riding the subway and Mike punched some guy in the face for doing something.

Kitt · 08-09-2003, 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
There was an episode when Archie, Mike, and Gloria were riding the subway and Mike punched some guy in the face for doing something.

Yeah, I thought I remembered them all (especially Archie)l sitting together on the subway. I hope someone will recall for us why Mike hit the guy and what happened. I remember that but I don't know what it was about or how it ended. Maybe the guy took Gloria's seat and got nasty about it?

KayEn78 · 08-10-2003, 12:42 PM

In several other episodes when Archie or Gloria would come home from work, they'd tell their subway stories.
-Kristi

ConservativeBalla · 08-11-2003, 02:37 PM

MIKE hit someone? Noooo!!!! Not MIKE!!?

Anyways, yeah, like KayEn said, Archie pretty often tells his "Subway Horror Stories";

Archie: Oh jeez, comin' home on the subway, some guy decides to throw himself on the tracks...holds the whole thing up for 30 minutes. He can't do it in the middle of the day, he's gotta pick the rush hour.

08-02-2003, 10:41 AM	#1
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08-02-2003, 02:28 PM	#4
KayEn78 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 23, 2002 Location: Rolling Meadows, Illinois Posts: 201	Re: Transportation From what I remember, Archie drove a cab. To go futher places (like New Jersey) they took the bus. When going to the store, I think they walked. When Archie and Gloria went to work everyday, they took the subway. There must've been a subway station nearby. Archie did have a car once (remember in "Archie the Gambler") Edith explained that they had a used car when they lived on Union Street. She thought a man had stolen it one day, but Archie he had gambled it away to him. Most people do not have a car if they live in or near the city. I think they lived very near the city so they didn't need a car. Public transportation was always there. Hope this helps. -Kristi
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08-05-2003, 11:07 AM	#8
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	Archie moonlighted in a cab. To get to the store, they walked. To go out of town, they took a bus. To get somehwere fast, they took a cab. (i.e. emergencies mostly) To get somewhere else besides the places above, they took the subway.
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08-08-2003, 12:53 PM	#10
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	The Bunkers and the Stivics lived in the Astoria section of Queens, which was near Corona, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside and I think Bayside. I think a subway station was within walking distance to their house.
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08-02-2003, 12:22 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I know they took subways and Archie did drive a cab.

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Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	As usual, I don't know. I do know, though, that bus routes connect to subway routes. It's all in the plan. So, just because they didn't live next to the subway does not mean that they didn't have access to, and made frequent use of, the subway.

08-07-2003, 03:01 AM	#9
Bunker fan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 13, 2002 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 15	I believe it was mentioned several times in the show that they lived in Queens.

08-10-2003, 12:42 PM	#14
KayEn78 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 23, 2002 Location: Rolling Meadows, Illinois Posts: 201	In several other episodes when Archie or Gloria would come home from work, they'd tell their subway stories. -Kristi

08-11-2003, 02:37 PM	#15
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	MIKE hit someone? Noooo!!!! Not MIKE!!? Anyways, yeah, like KayEn said, Archie pretty often tells his "Subway Horror Stories"; Archie: Oh jeez, comin' home on the subway, some guy decides to throw himself on the tracks...holds the whole thing up for 30 minutes. He can't do it in the middle of the day, he's gotta pick the rush hour.