An NFL player almost starred in the show!
Back during the pilot phase, Norman Lear had cast Oakland Raider linebacker Chip Oliver to play Michael Stivic. However, the networks did not love these pilots.
An NFL Player Almost Starred In The Show
Rob Reiner was the key to production!
As we stated above, All in the Family struggled to get greenlit by CBS. Only after Rob Reiner was cast would the show finally be greenlit!
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Rob Reiner Was The Key To Production
