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Creator Norman Lear originally intended that Bunker be strongly disliked by audiences.

Lear was shocked when Bunker became a beloved figure to much of middle America.

Lear thought Bunker’s opinions on race, sex, marriage, and religion were so wrong as to represent a parody of right-wing bigotry.


9 posted on 10/08/2023 2:40:02 PM PDT by Liz (“The only time Biden gets his hands dirty is when he’s taking cash from foreign countries." Trump)
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Commie pinko maybe that’s who Arche was speaking of?.


10 posted on 10/08/2023 3:08:47 PM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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Lear was shocked when Bunker became a beloved figure to much of middle America.

Carroll O'Connor was an excellent actor, and people could identify with his character's struggles. Archie, despite the malapropisms and temper, was a real man who loved his family. His instincts were often better than his rationale, and people could see that. It made for a better show.
11 posted on 10/08/2023 3:19:52 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
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