Main Cast and Their Roles
All in the Family starred Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker, Jean Stapleton as his wife Edith, Rob Reiner as their son Mike, and Sally Struthers as daughter Gloria. The show aired on CBS from 1971 to 1979 and became a defining sitcom of the era.
Key Characters and Storylines
Archie Bunker, a working-class factory worker, often clashed with liberal son Mike "Meathead" Stivic over politics and social issues. Edith Bunker provided a gentle counterbalance, while Gloria and Mike represented changing attitudes in 1970s America.
Legacy and Cultural Impact
The original cast helped the series address topics like racism, women's rights, and the Vietnam War. All in the Family won multiple Emmy Awards and is widely credited with changing television comedy. For more background, visit the show's official CBS page at https://www.cbs.com/shows/all-in-the-family/
