Edith Bunker is a fictional character on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family, played by Jean Stapleton. She is the wife of Archie Bunker, mother of Gloria Stivic, mother-in-law of Michael "Meathead" Stivic and after 1975, grandmother of Joey Stivic. Her cousin is Maude Findlay, one of Archie's nemeses.

Why did Edith leave the Archie Bunker show?

Jean Stapleton, who plays the dizzy, lovable foil to Carroll O'Connor's bombastic Archie Bunker, said yesterday that she had had enough of the weekly series and was anxious to leave it to resume her career on the stage and in movies.

Are Jean and Maureen Stapleton related?

Stapleton performed regularly at the theatre with the resident company. Stapleton's brother, Jack Stapleton, was a stage actor. Her cousin was actress Betty Jane Watson. ... Stapleton was not related to the actress Maureen Stapleton as is commonly believed.

Who played Gloria in Archie Bunker?

Sally Anne Struthers (born July 28, 1947) is an American actress and activist. She is best known for playing Gloria Stivic, the daughter of Archie and Edith Bunker (played by Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton) on All in the Family, for which she won two Emmy awards, and Babette on Gilmore Girls.

Did Gloria and Michael divorce in All in the Family?

The only child of Archie and Edith Bunker, Gloria is married to—and eventually divorced from—Michael Stivic.

Why Edith Was Killed off All in the Family

Why did Archie Bunker wear rings on middle finger?

What is the significance of the rings? A: O'Connor, who played Archie Bunker on "All in the Family" from 1971-79, wore his grandfather's diamond ring on the middle finger of his right hand for sentimental reasons, "People" reported in 1975.

Is Edith from All in the family still alive?

NEW YORK (AP) — Jean Stapleton, the stage-trained character actress who played Archie Bunker's far better half, the sweetly naive Edith, in TV's groundbreaking 1970s comedy All in the Family, has died. She was 90.

How old is Archie Bunker?

Character Biography. Archibald 'Archie' Bunker was born 20 May 1924 to parents David and Sarah Bunker. Information on his siblings is inconsistent (three are mentioned, but he is also stated to be an only child). Archie celebrated his 50th birthday in 1974, and was still alive on 4 April 1983.

How old was Carroll O'Connor during Archie Bunker?

But at age 46, Carroll O'Connor became Archie Bunker, the endearing bigot who grew to accept diversity (somewhat) on the ground-breaking CBS series, "All in the Family." When the series premiered in January 1971, audiences did not quite know what to make of it--a sitcom which followed the lives of a conservative, ...

Is there an episode when Edith Bunker dies?

Archie's worst nightmare came true in 1980, on the All in the Family continuation series Archie Bunker's Place, when Edith died (off-camera) of a stroke in the 1-hour second season premiere, "Archie Alone," which originally aired on CBS on November 2, 1980.

Who turned down the role of Archie Bunker?

Harrison Ford turned down the role, citing Archie Bunker's bigotry. Reiner appeared in 174 of the 202 episodes of the series during the first eight seasons—from January 12, 1971, to March 19, 1978.

What happened to Carroll O Connor's son?

Tragedy struck O'Connor and his family when his only son committed suicide on March 28, 1995. His son, 32-year-old Hugh, killed himself in his home with a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. Following the suicide, his father confessed that his son was a habitual drug addict and had been using for 16 years.

Who is Hugh O Connor's father?

Hugh O'Connor, an actor and the only son of the television star Carroll O'Connor, died of a gunshot wound at his home here on Tuesday. He was 33.

What was Archie Bunker's real name?

Archibald "Archie" Bunker is a fictional character from the 1970s American television sitcom All in the Family and its spin-off Archie Bunker's Place, played by Carroll O'Connor. Bunker, a main character of the series, is a World War II veteran, blue-collar worker, and family man.

Why did Gloria and Mike leave all in the family?

Part 1 of two-part story. Gloria, recently divorced from Mike, and son Joey return home to Queens. Archie then learns Gloria left Mike because he joined a commune in California, where he was living with other women. Gloria is determined to make it on her own.

Where Can I Find All in the Family reruns?

All in the Family may have ended its run decades ago, but it still endures in reruns, and now will live on Amazon Prime/IMDb TV, in a recent announcement about not only the comedy but several other of Lear's hitmakers.

Why was Edith written out of All in the Family?

Producer Norman Lear, who invented Edith as the '70s began, announced in New York this month that the decision had been made to eliminate her. Stapleton wanted out of the show; Carrol O'Connor, as Archie, wanted to be free of this semi-visible wife who appeared on only a few episodes during the season.

What happened to Mike Stivic?

Initially, Reiner had been asked to participate in the series, resurrecting his Michael Stivic character, but he declined. It is explained (on the show) that Michael had left his wife and young son Joey (then played by Christian Jacobs) to live on a California commune with a former 1960s "flower child".

Where did Archie Bunker go when he went missing?

Summary: Mike and Gloria worry about Archie's sudden disappearance while on his way to a union convention in Buffalo.