There wasn't a more popular or influential (or controversial) sitcom in the 1970s than "All in the Family." Created by Norman Lear, the series was a stingingly hilarious satire of American attitudes as the country adjusted to the post-Civil Rights Movement era and coped with the increasingly unpopular Vietnam War.
The genius of "All in the Family" was Lear's ability to make every single one of his main characters behave ridiculously without becoming full-on caricatures. Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor) was an unrepentant bigot, his wife Edith (Jean Stapleton) was a well-meaning ditz, his daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers) was a work-in-progress idealist who went from dopey to fairly sharp as the series progressed, and his son-in-law Michael "Meathead" Stivic represented everything Archie hated about liberals in one preachy package. We all saw a bit of ourselves and the people we have no choice but to call family in the Bunkers, and...
The genius of "All in the Family" was Lear's ability to make every single one of his main characters behave ridiculously without becoming full-on caricatures. Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor) was an unrepentant bigot, his wife Edith (Jean Stapleton) was a well-meaning ditz, his daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers) was a work-in-progress idealist who went from dopey to fairly sharp as the series progressed, and his son-in-law Michael "Meathead" Stivic represented everything Archie hated about liberals in one preachy package. We all saw a bit of ourselves and the people we have no choice but to call family in the Bunkers, and...
- 3/9/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback Tom Brady shared a photo of his backyard swimming pool to his Instagram Story on Sunday.
The photo, captioned, “Home is where the heart is,” with three heart emojis shows his swimming pool and a glimpse into his luxurious backyard with several deck chairs and umbrellas. The backyard also contains freshly trimmed grass and well-manicured palm trees and bushes.
Brady purchased the home in 2020 with his then-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, on Indian Creek Island, also known as “Billionaire Bunker,” a private community. Bündchen filed for divorce in October 2022, ending their 13 years of marriage, after she vocally disapproved of his decision to “un-retire” from the NFL.
Following the divorce, Brady was reported to have entered a relationship with supermodel Irina Shayk, but the pair have now broken up.
Meanwhile, Bündchen has moved on with her kids’ jujitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente. The two have been seen vacationing in Costa Rica.
The photo, captioned, “Home is where the heart is,” with three heart emojis shows his swimming pool and a glimpse into his luxurious backyard with several deck chairs and umbrellas. The backyard also contains freshly trimmed grass and well-manicured palm trees and bushes.
Brady purchased the home in 2020 with his then-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, on Indian Creek Island, also known as “Billionaire Bunker,” a private community. Bündchen filed for divorce in October 2022, ending their 13 years of marriage, after she vocally disapproved of his decision to “un-retire” from the NFL.
Following the divorce, Brady was reported to have entered a relationship with supermodel Irina Shayk, but the pair have now broken up.
Meanwhile, Bündchen has moved on with her kids’ jujitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente. The two have been seen vacationing in Costa Rica.
- 3/5/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Two original cast members from CBS’ All in the Family reunited for an Emmy Awards tribute to Norman Lear. Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner spoke of Lear’s influence on television and how grateful they were to be part of the “unique family” of his original shows.
The ‘All in the Family’ cast is proud to be a part of Norman Lear’s ‘unique family’
Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner were part of the quartet of core actors that made up the All in the Family cast. They played Mike and Gloria Stivic, the daughter and son-in-law of Archie and Edith Bunker.
The co-stars appeared on a set decorated like the Bunker family home. Furthermore, the iconic living room is a part of television history.
“Sally and I were part of a unique television family. Not just the Bunkers, but Norman Lear’s extended family,” Reiner began. “Over the decades,...
The ‘All in the Family’ cast is proud to be a part of Norman Lear’s ‘unique family’
Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner were part of the quartet of core actors that made up the All in the Family cast. They played Mike and Gloria Stivic, the daughter and son-in-law of Archie and Edith Bunker.
The co-stars appeared on a set decorated like the Bunker family home. Furthermore, the iconic living room is a part of television history.
“Sally and I were part of a unique television family. Not just the Bunkers, but Norman Lear’s extended family,” Reiner began. “Over the decades,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sitcoms are among some of the most beloved TV shows ever made. Unlike respected premium drama series like "The Wire," "Breaking Bad," or "True Detective," which regularly top lists of the greatest TV shows ever made, shows like "Friends," "Seinfeld," "Cheers," and "The Office" are beloved in a way that feels a lot more personal. Sitcoms are feel-good experiences, even when they're shows about nothing, and are the exact opposite of David Fincher's intense thrillers.
Which is why I can't shake the feeling that the auteur is making fun of himself with his latest effort. As /Film's Chris Evangelista wrote in his review of "The Killer," "I'm not saying Fincher is on the same level as a cold-blooded killer, but he clearly sees a lot of himself (and his approach to his work) in his latest protagonist." But if the director was trying to draw this parallel between the...
Which is why I can't shake the feeling that the auteur is making fun of himself with his latest effort. As /Film's Chris Evangelista wrote in his review of "The Killer," "I'm not saying Fincher is on the same level as a cold-blooded killer, but he clearly sees a lot of himself (and his approach to his work) in his latest protagonist." But if the director was trying to draw this parallel between the...
- 11/25/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
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