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Premiering on January 12, 1971, the first season of All in the Family permanently changed the landscape of American television comedy. All In The Family - Season 1 -Classic TV Comedy-
The primary tension exists between , a working-class, bigoted conservative who longs for "the good old days," and his son-in-law Michael "Meathead" Stivic , an unemployed college student and liberal activist. Mike and his wife, Gloria (Archie's daughter), live in the Bunker home to save money, forcing Archie to constantly confront the very "counterculture" he despises. Archie's sweet but naive wife, Edith , often serves as the family's emotional center, trying to maintain peace between her husband and son-in-law. Key Season 1 Storylines But here is the lasting lesson: Premiering on