Cutting-Edge Facts You Don’t Know About ‘All in the Family’

Published on July 30, 2017
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Scott Brady was almost a part of the show.

In fact, Brady turned down the role of Archie Bunker. But that didn’t stop the actor from appearing in a later episode as a different character, however, as Joe Foley.

Scott Brady Was Almost A Part Of The Show

Scott Brady Was Almost A Part Of The Show

All in the Family was almost filmed in black and white.

Norman Lear initially wanted to air the show in black and white as a nod to how Archie Bunker viewed the world. CBS balked on the idea and the show would be produced in color.

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All In The Family Was Almost Filmed In Black And White

All In The Family Was Almost Filmed In Black And White