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Archie's Civil Rights

  • Episode aired Dec 1, 1975
  • TV-PG
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Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor, and Jean Stapleton in Archie's Civil Rights (1975)
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A mugger tries to attack Archie in his cab - but this time, Archie strikes back with some tear gas. So why is Archie the one facing criminal charges?A mugger tries to attack Archie in his cab - but this time, Archie strikes back with some tear gas. So why is Archie the one facing criminal charges?A mugger tries to attack Archie in his cab - but this time, Archie strikes back with some tear gas. So why is Archie the one facing criminal charges?

  • Director
    • Paul Bogart
  • Writers
    • Norman Lear
    • Larry Rhine
    • Mel Tolkin
  • Stars
    • Carroll O'Connor
    • Jean Stapleton
    • Rob Reiner
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    8.3/10
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    • Director
      • Paul Bogart
    • Writers
      • Norman Lear
      • Larry Rhine
      • Mel Tolkin
    • Stars
      • Carroll O'Connor
      • Jean Stapleton
      • Rob Reiner
    • 1User review
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    Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor
    • Archie Bunker
    Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton
    • Edith Bunker
    Rob Reiner
    Rob Reiner
    • Michael 'Meathead' Stivic
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    Sally Struthers
    Sally Struthers
    • Gloria Bunker-Stivic
    Paulene Myers
    Paulene Myers
    • Judge Frances MacKenzie
    Frank Campanella
    Frank Campanella
    • Officer Gorsky
    Charles Siebert
    Charles Siebert
    • D.A.
    John Alvin
    John Alvin
    • Bailiff
    Bob Harks
    Bob Harks
    • Courtroom Spectator
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    • Director
      • Paul Bogart
    • Writers
      • Norman Lear
      • Larry Rhine
      • Mel Tolkin
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    stones78

    another great one

    It's been a few days since I've seen this episode, but like many before, and many after, this is another fine segment of this great show. The story is about how Archie is almost robbed while driving the taxi cab(he works part time for Munson's Cab Company), and much to his surprise, the suspect is white; when asked later if the suspect is caucasian, Archie says, "no, he's white." It turns out that Archie escaped the situation by squirting a tear gas spray(he got in a magazine)in the kid's face, even though a cop, played by Joseph Campanella informs him that he used the weapon illegally, and is facing a fine or possible prison term; he's at the Bunkers' house after the robbery attempt was reported by Archie. There's a funny moment when Edith offers him a donut, but after she learns of the officer's lecture to her husband about the illegal spray, she takes it away form him, then throws it at him. The latter half of the episode has Archie, Edith, and Gloria in court, and it's quite a moment when Archie sees a black judge; he's think's he's going to the slammer now. All ends well when the judge discovers that the officer violated Archie's(said that name too much in this review)civil rights by seizing the weapon in a drawer without using a search warrant before doing so. Like I said above, this is another great episode for a mostly great show.

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    • Trivia
      Rob Reiner was missing from this episode due to him doing a guest role on a Rockford Files episode ("The No-Cut Contract" 1976)).
    • Goofs
      Gloria states that Archie's zodiac sign is on the cusp between Taurus the bull and Gemini the twins, placing his birthday around the third week of May. But on Archie Feels Left Out (1974) (his 50th birthday), everyone celebrates at Kelcy's, dressed as though it's winter (the episode aired in January).
    • Quotes

      Judge Frances MacKenzie: How do you plead?

      Archie: Guilty with an explanation.

      Judge Frances MacKenzie: What's the explanation?

      Archie: I ain't guilty.

    • Connections
      References All in the Family: Sammy's Visit (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Those Were the Days
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      Written by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse

      Performed by Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Tandem Productions
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      • 1.33 : 1

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