All In The Family - Season 1 -classic Tv Comedy- ((new)) (Web)

The season also explored Archie's struggles with his own daughter Gloria, who had married Michael and moved in with the Bunkers. Archie disapproved of Michael's laid-back lifestyle and what he saw as a lack of ambition. The tension between Archie and Michael was a recurring theme throughout the season.

establishes this dynamic in the very first episode, "Meet the Bunker Family." Within ten minutes, Archie has insulted nearly every race, religion, and political ideology. But here is the genius that makes this a true classic TV comedy : we aren't laughing at Archie's racism; we are laughing at his ignorance and fragility. The show forces the audience to confront their own prejudices while laughing through the discomfort. All In The Family - Season 1 -Classic TV Comedy-

Original Airdate: January 12, 1971 - May 11, 1971. The season also explored Archie's struggles with his