The popular and controversial sitcom All in the Family (CBS, 1971-79) broke with convention and shattered taboos by depicting, in the words of creator Norman Lear, "real people dealing with real issues."

Social conflicts of the day played out in the Bunkers' living room as the bigoted Archie clashed with his liberal son-in-law and his wife Edith struggled to keep the peace. With sharp but affectionate humor, the show exposed the flaws and complexities of one American family.

subject

Television

All in the Family {Television Program}

Television

National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center

T. A. T. Productions

Credit Line

Gift of Tandem/TAT Productions (through Norman Lear)

Physical Description

wood (frame; arms; legs; stretcher material)

fabric (upholstery material)

Measurements

overall: 40 in x 26 in x 31 in; 101.6 cm x 66.04 cm x 78.74 cm

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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment

National Treasures exhibit

Domestic Furnishings

Popular Entertainment

Exhibition

American Stories

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Object Name

chair

Object Type

Chair

ID Number

1978.2146.01

accession number

1978.2146

catalog number

1978.2146.01

Related Publication

Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History

National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition

Related Web Publication

http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures