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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Sony EAN: 9781404925274 Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC ISBN: 1404925279 Item Dimensions: Label: Sony Pictures Languages: Manufacturer: Sony Pictures MPN: COLD00405D Number Of Items: 3 Publisher: Sony Pictures Region Code: 99 Release Date: February 04, 2003 Running Time: 528 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 1971 Editorial Review: Product Description: More groundbreaking 1970s comedy. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 06/28/2005 Starring: Carrol Oconnor Rob Reiner Run time: 528 minutes Rating: Nr Amazon.com: With a new time slot (8:00 p.m. Saturdays) and three first-season Emmys®, All in the Family was primed for greatness, and these 24 episodes represent the series at its best. Carroll O'Connor leads the perfect cast as blue-collar bigot Archie Bunker, and the standout classic is "Sammy's Visit," in which black, Jewish rat-packer Sammy Davis Jr. visits the Bunker home, where he's hilariously horrified by Archie's prejudicial ignorance. The script was written by comedian Bill ("José Jiminez") Dana, and to borrow Archie's phrase, it's a pip, as Sammy turns Archie's racist remarks on their ear to the delight of young liberals Gloria (Sally Struthers) and husband Mike (Rob Reiner). Sammy's parting kiss on Archie's cheek is one of the series' all-time highlights. Then there's Burt Styler's Emmy-winning script for "Edith's Problem," in which Archie's "Dingbat" wife experiences the mood swings of menopause (another first, along with impotence in "Mike's Problem," in the series' taboo-busting candor). A showcase for Jean Stapleton (who deservedly won her second consecutive Emmy), it also demonstrates (as does "Archie and Edith Alone") the hurtful repercussions of Archie's unintentional cruelty. Edith's Archie-baiting cousin Maude (Bea Arthur) is introduced ("Maude" is a pilot for the character's spin-off sitcom, which premiered in '72), and credit must be given to John Rich, who directed all 24 episodes (winning an Emmy for "Sammy's Visit") with a flawless sense of ensemble chemistry, precision timing, and lasting political relevance. This season earned seven Emmys overall, including awards for O'Connor and Struthers. Given such a wealth of sitcom glory, it's a shame these DVDs are devoid of retrospective features. --Jeff Shannon Average Rating:
 Rating:  - really hits its' stride in season twohilarious stem to stern . not without flaws , but without equal (to this day) . that was and remains great writing and acting . timeless . glad they got rid of the laugh track during the poignant opening song . Rating: - #1 In The Ratings, and funnier than the first season too!All In The Family's second season was the first to top the US TV ratings, with around 21.1 million households tuned in to CBS on Saturday nights. In this season (1971/72), Norman Lear's second comedy would premiere, NBC's Sanford and Son, which ranked #6. Anyways, to the episodes (NOTE - episodes are in airdate order). 1. The Saga Of Cousin Oscar (18/9/71): Archie's Cousin Oscar has come to stay at the Bunker house and is driving Archie mad by hogging the facilities. Archie ... Read More Rating: - Great TV Show and Hilarious Too! This is truly a classic season of a classic TV show. Archie is the a real racist and sexist to boot. Nixon is the president for him and he is a loyal patriotic American who backs up the national anthem without knowing the words himself or voting for 30 years. The Jeffersons are still in this season and Maude is introduced. I think that the beginning of the season is funnier than the end. Archie the racist is funnier than Archie the sexist and Jean Stapleton is the perfect foil for Archie. Rob Reiner ... Read More Rating: - Love this ShowOne of the best shows in the history of television - it's sad that a show like this could never be made today because of "Political Correctness". The storyline of each episode is still relevant today - nothing changes in thirty-plus years. If you're too young to remember this show it may take you by surprise with the use of language. It's also a relief to have actors that aren't the typical beauty standard that infests Hollywood now. If you vaguely remember the show, get it and relive what ... Read More Rating: - All In The Family Season 2This is a great season. You can't beat Archie in rare form along with Edith, Gloria and have course, Meathead! There are so many classics lines and episodes in this set. Definitely worth buying! |
