All in the Family - The Complete Sixth Season |  | Directors: Michael Kidd, Bud Yorkin, Norman Campbell, Walter C. Miller, Hal Cooper
Actors: Vincent Gardenia, Brendon T. Dillon, Bill Quinn, Jean Stapleton, Carroll O'Connor
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 612 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.9
MPN: D16236D
UPC: 043396162365
EAN: 0043396162365
Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 1971
Release Date: February 13, 2007
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The more things change, the more they stay the same? When it comes to All in the Family, the answer is an unqualified yes… and no. Considering the show's tremendous popularity (this sixth season, spanning 1975 and '76, was the fifth straight year it held down the top spot in the Nielsen ratings), creator-producer Norman Lear was unlikely to make any drastic adjustments to the basic formula. And sure enough, in these 24 episodes (on three discs, sans bonus features), the four main characters--Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor, brilliant as ever), ditzy wife Edith (Jean Stapleton), daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers), and contentious son-in-law Mike Stivic (Rob Reiner)--and their relationships remain the obvious focal point. What's more, while it's true that various new developments, including Mike and Gloria's move next door (to the house once occupied by the Jeffersons), her pregnancy, and the birth of little Joey, are more than cosmetic and account for the lion's share of the storylines, All in the Family's basic dynamic remains one of the strongest and most instantly recognizable in TV sitcom history. Ditto the writers' penchant for the trenchant; social issues include tolerance and homophobia (Archie saves a woman's life with "mouth-to-mouth restitution," only to discover that "she" is a transvestite), women's rights (Gloria gets fired for being pregnant), vigilantism (Archie fends off a mugger with illegal tear gas), religion (Archie wants his grandson baptized and raised as a Christian, but Mike has other ideas), and so on. And now more than ever, some of the language will seem a little shocking, as Archie regularly uses a variant of the gay slur that got Grey's Anatomy cast member Isaiah Washington in very hot water more than three decades later. Some changes, however, are a little more profound. The kinder, gentler Archie who began to appear a few seasons back is more in effect now; an extended and largely improvised scene in which he coddles his infant grandson is surprisingly tender, and when he hugs Mike after Joey is born, longtime viewers might wonder if what on earth has happened to TV's most unrepentant, close-minded bigot. But hey, even cavemen evolved, and the Archie Bunker we see in Season 6 bears an increasing resemblance to a character he most surely inspired, one who usually ends up removing his foot from his mouth long enough to do the right thing: Homer Simpson. --Sam Graham
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 Last season not!!! October 13, 2009
ABC Snoopy (New Jersey)
I wonder why they have not release more seasons of All in the Family? It just might be because these 6 seasons are the ones everyone enjoys the most. I have all 6 seasons and I guess it would be nice to have the others. I would also like the remaining season of The Jeffersons. These shows are funny and I enjoy them. I only wonder why isn't Sony releasing more? I'm sure more will come someday.
The Last of the Number 1 Seasons September 27, 2009
DonkeyKongFan91 (Perth, Australia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Welcome to 1975/76, no more Vietnam War, Family Viewing Hour commences, pushing AITF to a later time slot, and Archie, Edith, Gloria and Mike are no longer living under the same roof. This brings down the show a bit in quality, not saying it's gone sour grapes, by all means buy this if you loved the first 5 seasons and want more, but just saying be warned for a noticeable, but not overly large drop in quality. Gloria also gives birth to her first and only child, Joey, this season.
1. The Very Moving Day (8/9/75): On the day they move out, Gloria announces to Mike that she is pregnant, Mike is worried but Archie and Edith are delighted. 7/10
WARNING: For some of the more conservative viewers, the topic ab*****n is referred to.
2. Alone At Last (15/9/75): First night for Mike and Gloria in their new house, with no utilities because Mike forgot to turn them on! 9/10
3. Archie, The Donor (22/9/75): While going for a higher-earning job, Archie donates his organs to science, and becomes frightened when he finds out. 8/10
4. Archie The Hero (29/9/75): One night driving Bert Munson's cab, Archie saves the life of a woman, not knowing she's a transvestite. 5/10
5. Mike's Pains (6/10/75): Mike wants to be with Gloria in the delivery room when their baby is born, but on hearing advice from none other than Archie, has second thoughts. 7.5/10
6. Chain Letter (20/10/75): Back luck strikes Archie after he refuses to pass on a chain letter delivered to him. 7/10
7. Mike Faces Life (27/10/75): Fed up with having to fix everything in the house by himself, Mike is further angered when Gloria loses her job over her pregnancy. 9/10
8. Edith Breaks Out (3/11/75): Fed up of Archie's constant orders to stop, Edith stays a volunteer at the nursing home. 6.5/10
9. Grandpa Blues (10/11/75): Worried about a physical and his impending grandfather status, Edith, Gloria and Mike attempt to play calm for Archie. 6.5/10
10. Gloria Suspects Mike (17/11/75): One of Mike's students has been receiving extra "lessons" from him, making Gloria highly suspicious. 7.5/10
11. The Little Atheist (24/11/75): A brawl brews at Thanksgiving over unborn Joey's religion - Archie and Edith insist on him being raised as a Christian, whilst Mike and Gloria believe he should make up his mind when he's old enough. 9/10
12. Archie's Civil Rights (1/12/75): One night driving Munson's cab, Archie uses tear gas against a mugger, which turns out to be a crime itself. Archie must then defend himself in court.10/10
13. Gloria Is Nervous (8/12/75): Nine days overdue, Gloria is extremely distressed and lashes out on Mike. 8.5/10
14. The Birth of the Baby, Part One (15/12/75): Gloria goes into labour while Mike and herself are at a restaurant celebrating their last night as a twosome. Meanwhile, Archie is trying to bail out of his lodge's minstrel show. 10/10
15. The Birth of the Baby, Part Two (22/12/75): After a traumatizing experience in a phone booth and many, many contractions, Gloria gives birth to a healthy baby boy.10/10
16. New Year's Wedding (5/1/76): Mike is making too many decisions in his marriage without consulting Gloria, even allowing the wedding of his best friends. 7/10
17. Archie The Babysitter (12/1/76): Mike and Gloria go out one evening, and with Archie disapproving of their choice of babysitter, Archie chooses to babysit Joey himself... at a poker game. 5/10
18. Archie Finds A Friend (26/1/76): A Jewish man lures Archie into a business deal, but Edith is strongly against investing a large quantity of their money. 8/10
19. Mike's Move (2/2/76): Mike is up for a promotion that involves moving to Minnesota, but he loses it to a black man of equal qualifications. 9/10
20. Archie's Weighty Problem (9/2/76): A fight between Archie and Edith erupts over Archie's new diet, which Edith strictly enforces. 10/10
21. Love By Appointment (16/2/76): Gloria is very busy with housework and caring for Joey, frustrating Mike as he does not spend enough time with her. 7/10
22. Joey's Baptism (23/2/76): Mike does not want Joey baptized, much to Archie's dismay, so Archie sneaks him down to church and does it himself. 7.5/10
23. Gloria and Mike's House Guests (1/3/76): Archie and Edith stay the weekend at Mike and Gloria's house, with the usual family arguments taking place until a sudden change that is too good to spoil in this review. 9/10
24. Edith's Night Out (8/3/76): Fed up with Archie's negativity to nights out, Edith goes to Kelcy's Bar alone and makes friends with the regulars. 8/10.
Average rating for first season: 7.88/10
Average rating for second season: 9.03/10
Average rating for third season: 9.25/10
Average rating for fourth season: 9.27/10
Average rating for fifth season: 9.19/10
Average rating for sixth season: 7.96/10
And one word to Sony if you ever read this: Please release Seasons 7-9 of All In The Family on DVD! I, amongst many other fans will buy them!
Along with the lower average rating for this season, this explains why I have only given this season four stars.
I LOVE ALL IN THE FAMILY May 17, 2009
Laura Thomas (Northern Virginia)
I grew up watching "All in the Family". And have never outgrown my love for Archie, Edith, Michael and Gloria. "All in the Family" is brave, honest, funny and sad at times as well. I've passed my love of "All in the Family" on to my children and co-workers. I highly recommend Season 6 of "All in the Family"; don't hesitate to purchase and watch the first 5 seasons as well. On a slow TV day I put in a DVD and chuckle while relaxing to Archie and the gang.
I want more seasons! January 30, 2009
ADRIENNE MILLER (TENNESSEE)
All in the Family - The Complete Sixth Season was released almost 2 years ago and I want the last two seasons released! I like this season, baby Joey was born and Gloria and Mike move in to the Jefferson's old house. Archie and Edith are the perfect married couple even though he teases her to death. I highly recommend this excellent season, can't wait for seasons 7 & 8, fingers crossed.
ALL IN THE FAMILY January 13, 2009
yukon ho (vermont)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
THESE ARE GREAT!
THIS WILL REALLY TAKE YOU BACK AND MAKE YOU LAUGH SO HARD YOU WILL CRY!
ONE OF THE BEST TV SHOWS EVER!
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