“All in the Family” was notable for many things — including the fact that it spawned seven other TV series. The influential sitcom was controversial when it first aired on 50 years ago on Jan. 12, 1971, and it went on to confront numerous issues that hadn’t previously been portrayed on television. The show’s spin-off series continued to break boundaries with discussions of abortion, alcoholism and racism. The characters and mood set by “All in the Family” left a big mark on television history, including these seven spin-offs:
“Maude” (1972-78)
The title character, played by Bea Arthur, was a tall, ultra-liberal feminist who drove Archie crazy; she was introduced in as Edith’s cousin in two “All in the Family” episodes in the 1971-72 season.
The two-part season opener for “Maude” in 1973 dealt with the alcoholism of her husband Walter (Bill Macy). Variety said it “underscored that sitcoms this year are treading...
“Maude” (1972-78)
The title character, played by Bea Arthur, was a tall, ultra-liberal feminist who drove Archie crazy; she was introduced in as Edith’s cousin in two “All in the Family” episodes in the 1971-72 season.
The two-part season opener for “Maude” in 1973 dealt with the alcoholism of her husband Walter (Bill Macy). Variety said it “underscored that sitcoms this year are treading...
- 1/12/2021
- by Tim Gray
- Variety Film + TV
The folks over at Warner Bros have sent us a great Supernatural coming attractions preview, which many viewers may have noticed ran at the end of last week’s episode (you know, the one where Paris Hilton tried to lunch on the brothers Winchester). The clip contains some interesting scenes, including what looks like a roving red Cylon eye on the front of the Impala and veteran actor Chad Everett as an older version of Dean Winchester. (Older TV viewers will probably recall that Everett has been around since the early '60s, and really came to fame for his role as Dr. Joe Gannon in the long-running CBS series Medical Center.)
To watch, click on the video tab at the top of this article page. Meanwhile, below are the deets on each of the next three upcoming episodes (along with air dates). Enjoy...
"I Believe the Children Are Our Future" (Thurs.
To watch, click on the video tab at the top of this article page. Meanwhile, below are the deets on each of the next three upcoming episodes (along with air dates). Enjoy...
"I Believe the Children Are Our Future" (Thurs.
- 10/14/2009
- CinemaSpy
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