The events of this classic two-parter would color the Bunkers' relationship for some time to come. Still unemployed, Archie checks into the hospital for gall bladder surgery, a situation that proves to be anything but routine. Larry Rhine and Mel Tolkin are executive story editors, and Douglas Arango and Phil Doran are the seventh-year story editors. As incredible as it seems, before the Bunkers, television's married couples--young or old--always slept in twin beds. Shapiro: But her blood is R-E-D-D.
In 1997, ranked this episode 13 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes. The pair also serve as script supervisors. Harmon November 30, 1974 1974-11-30 A signature from Archie is required for George Jefferson to run for public office. Livingston Don Nicholl October 7, 1972 1972-10-07 Gloria presents a riddle to prove Archie and Mike's chauvinism, and it's Edith who provides the answer. Archie's trip to the hospital turns into an ethnic nightmare for him.
Murray Abraham Archie's self-esteem takes a beating when he loses his job on the loading dock. Not only does he find Edith reading a Playgirl in the waiting room, he has to deal with a smart-alack Puerto Rican nurse and then a burly West Indian surgical assistant who preps him for surgery by giving him a shave. She comes back and they make up. But the singing continues, and in the final shot of this classic episode, Archie stands alone, a bewildered Scrooge, unable to snuff out the last candle of hope. She alone thinks that the accused is not guilty. Try as he might, even Archie can't remain unmoved. And Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf, who joined All in the Family in the eighth season, were two-fifths of the writing team on the original I Love Lucy.
For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Wynell Thatcher: What was that? Lori Shannon returns for another round of tired theatrics as the showgirl Archie once saved with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Edith Bunker First Aired: November 27, 1976 Writers: Mel Tolkin, Larry Rhine Director: Paul Bogart Guest Stars: Priscilla Morrill, Phil Leeds, Florence Halop, James Greene, Maxine Elliot, Bella Chronis, Bob Duggan Edith saves a man's life and becomes the toast of the town, but Archie isn't happy standing in the shadow of her limelight. Put me out with the garbage? Storyline Archie's pain turns into something more serious as he has to have his gallbladder removed and he is taken to the hospital right away for the operation. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. He's admitted by a Puerto Rican receptionist, treated by a Jewish physician, and is forced to accept a blood transfusion from a female West Indian doctor's assistant.
Liz Torres makes her first appearance as Teresa Betancourt, who would shortly become the Bunkers' boarder. Estelle Parsons would be typecast as the show's lady of dubious virtue. In the second part of this episode, Mike mentioned Gloria, a couple times. . Wesley Kenney December 7, 1974 1974-12-07 A salesman talks Archie into having aluminum siding installed, but it turns out to be a scam. Archie's pain turns into something more serious as he has to have his gallbladder removed and he is taken to the hospital right away for the operation.
This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Not only does he find Edith reading a Playgirl in the waiting room, he has to deal with a smart-alack Puerto Rican nurse and then a burly West Indian surgical assistant who preps him for surgery by giving him a shave. Archie is very unhappy at her not being at home. Murray December 1, 1973 1973-12-01 Edith takes a reluctant Archie on a second honeymoon to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Sally Struthers does not appear in part 2. Archie's trip to the hospital turns into an ethnic nightmare for him. Stein; T : Michael Ross, Bernie West March 10, 1973 1973-03-10 Archie attends night school to earn his diploma so he'll get a promotion and tries to keep a secret from Mike and Gloria.
Murray January 22, 1972 1972-01-22 A woman leaves her son with the Bunkers claiming that Mike is his father. Wynell Thatcher: Now you listen, boy- if you behave yourself I'll be good to you, but if you don't behave yourself I'm gonna take a bedpan and beat you with it. November 6, 1977 1977-11-06 Archie takes unprescribed pills to deal with the stress of his waning business. Mort Lachman joins the staff as executive producer for the show's last three seasons, and Milt Josefsberg takes over as producer. Archie is surprised to find out that one of his friends is gay.
The subject would arise only on rare occasions--but in the aftermath of Archie's mistake, the couple shared a renewed tenderness that would carry them through the final three seasons. Wesley Kenney Michael Morris February 15, 1975 1975-02-15 Edith reads a life-expectancy quiz and informs Archie he doesn't have much longer to live. Much as the producers tried to establish Teresa as the Bunkers' surrogate daughter, the chemistry just wasn't there--and the boarder quietly moved out at the close of the season. At the request of a Congressional committee, Norman Lear donated the Bunkers' living-room ensemble to the Smithsonian's permanent collection at the close of the eighth season. She then has a miscarriage. In 2009, ranked this episode 9 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes. Danny Dayton appears as Hank Pivnik, one of Archie's pals who would frequent Kelcy's Bar and, later, Archie's Place.
Note: Originally shown as a one-hour episode, depicting Archie's surgery. Archie is recuperating after gall bladder surgery and becomes more comfortable with the fact that blood was used from a female West Indian doctor. Archie's chair actually did end up in a museum: no less than the Smithsonian Institution. In syndication, it is aired as a two-part episode. Wesley Kenney S : Jeffery Mackowsky; T : Woody Kling October 12, 1974 1974-10-12 Lionel stays with the Bunkers after an argument with his father and Archie is anxious for him to leave. However, the hospital bill is not a happy sight for Archie or learning that a pal of his has taken his position at the loading dock, that is until he learns he's been called back to work-with a raise and a promotion. He's admitted by a Puerto Rican receptionist, treated by a Jewish physician, and is forced to accept a blood transfusion from a female West Indian doctor's assistant.