Which 'All in the Family' character are you?

By: Joshua Laurent
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which 'All in the Family' character are you?
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About This Quiz

Are you a Meathead?  Do you own a recliner? When it comes to television shows that were really ahead of their time, "All in the Family" is at the top of the list. It seems amazing that a show like that could even be on television way back then, let alone today. It was topical, political and took on prejudice and race relations in a way that has rarely been seen on television either before or after. Oh, and it was also totally hilarious.

The main character was Archie Bunker, who wasa  blue collar conservative with a loud mouth, but when it came right down to it he was a good family guy. Then there was his wife Edith, who got confused sometimes but was a sweet woman who wanted to take care of everyone. They had a daughter named Gloria who was stuck in the middle between her parents and her ultra-liberal husband Mike, who didn't get along with Archie at all. Then who could forget their neighbor George Jefferson, a proud African American who constantly clashed with Archie  There is no doubt that these are some of the most realistic and memorable characters that have ever been on television.  Take this quiz to find out which All in the Family character you are!

What was the best "All in the Family" spin-off?
Gloria.
Maude.
Archie Bunker's Place.
The Jeffersons.
Which one of the main actors was the best?
Sally Struthers
Jean Stapleton.
Carol O'Connor.
Rob Reiner.
Which is the most worthy non-profit of those listed?
Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education.
American Civil Liberties Union.

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TV Guide ranked "All in the Family" the 4th best TV show ever. Which of the top three is your favorite?
Seinfeld.
The Honeymooners.
I Love Lucy.
I dislike all three.
The episode 'Cousin Maude's Visit' is ranked by TV Guide as the 9th best in TV history. Which one that ranked higher is your favorite?
Seinfeld - "The Contest".
Lost - "Pilot".
Mary Tyler Moore - "Chuckles Bites the Dust".
Mad Men - "Nixon vs. Kennedy".
If you could live in any New York borough, which would it be?
Brooklyn.
The Bronx.
Queens.
Manhattan.

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Which was the most controversial topic for "All in the Family" to address in the 1970s?
Race.
Sexual Assault.
Homosexuality.
Women's Liberation.
"All in the Family" topped the Nielsen ratings five years in a row. Which of the next four shows that led the ratings is your favorite?
Happy Days.
Dallas.
60 Minutes.
Laverne & Shirley.
What's the worst insult of the following?
Little Girl.
Dingbat.
Bigot.
Meathead.

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How liberal would you say you are?
You're open to new ideas while respecting conservatives.
Very, but you try to hide it.
You're not at all liberal.
Very, and you're proud to tell everyone.
Which supporting character was your favorite?
Mr. Munson.
Maude.
Barney Hefner.
George Jefferson.
Who was the best short-term guest star to appear on the show?
Vincent Gardenia.
James Cromwell.
Sammy Davis Jr.
Richard Dysart.

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Which is your favorite television network?
ABC.
CBS.
FOX.
NBC.
Other actors were considered for the role of Archie Bunker. Who might have been better than Carroll O'Connor?
Jack Warden.
Tom Bosley.
Jackie Gleason.
Richard Dreyfus.
Who would make a good President one more time?
Franklin Roosevelt.
Lyndon Johnson.
Herbert Hoover.
John F. Kennedy.

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You buy an old Buick La Salle. How do you hope it runs?
Like a kitten.
Smoothly.
Great.
You'd never buy a gas guzzler like that.
Of the following, which is the least annoying character flaw?
Unable to make a decision.
Hiding what you really think about everything.
Saying what you think about everything.
Inability to relate to others.
"All in the Family" was the first show in decades taped in front of a live audience. Which of the following was the best at using that format?
Friends.
The Honeymooners.
You prefer non-laugh track shows like Modern Family.
Happy Days.

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"Those Were The Days" theme song featured the lead actors singing. Which of the other shows listed did it as well as 'All in The Family?'
The Brady Bunch.
Frasier.
Alice.
Gimme A Break!
Reruns of "All in the Family" ran in prime time in 1991 on CBS for several months. What old show reruns would you like to see return to prime time?
Night Court.
Baywatch.
Cheers.
Three's Company.
Who was the best President during the show's run during the 1970s?
I have no idea.
Gerald Ford.
Richard Nixon.
Jimmy Carter.

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Which sports team was the most dominant during the show's run?
Oakland As.
Pittsburgh Steelers.
New York Yankees.
Boston Celtics.
The show was 30 minutes. What length should it have been?
30 minutes was perfect.
60 minutes.
90 minutes.
120 minutes.
Which 1970s song best sums up "All in the Family"?
Stayin' Alive.
American Pie.
Seasons in the Sun.
You're So Vain.

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Who would have been a great guest star on the show?
Milton Berle.
Reggie Jackson.
Burt Reynolds.
Johnny Carson.
Which is the best Rob Reiner-directed film?
Stand by Me.
The Princess Bride.
Misery.
When Harry Met Sally.
If there could have been another character, who should it have been?
A sister for Gloria.
A close friend for Edith.
A drinking buddy for Archie.
A brother for Gloria.

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What kind of pet did they have on the show?
Two dogs.
Fish.
They had none.
Parrot.
Do you have any desire to watch reruns of the show?
If they were in on TV at the time, sure.
No, you don't watch reruns.
You own the box set.
You don't like TV in general.
Which one of these would make the world a better place today?
The way Glenn Miller played.
Songs that made the Hit Parade.
If hardworking guys had it made.
More people knowing who they really are.

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