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For many fans of Law & Order: SVU, imagining the series without Mariska Hargitay or Ice-T is nearly impossible. Hargitay has been a fixture since the show's inception, playing Detective Olivia Benson from the very first episode of…

When Isabel Sanford began working on All in the Family early in its first season in 1971, she quickly realized that her character, Louise Jefferson, was being shaped in the mold of housewives like Edith Bunker. While Sanford had…

When Carroll O’Connor took on the role of the loudmouthed, prejudiced Archie Bunker in All in the Family in 1971, he couldn’t have known how much it would change his life and the landscape of television forever. A Close Call: The…

When Carroll O’Connor accepted the role of Archie Bunker on All in the Family, Norman Lear, the show’s creator, had no idea that some of the character’s stubbornness would manifest in O’Connor himself. This tenacity proved challenging…

When Carroll O’Connor was approached to star in All in the Family, he was convinced the sitcom would never succeed, believing it was too controversial for American audiences. With this in mind, he made a unique demand before agreeing to…

For many artists, there comes a moment when they draw a line in the sand, indicating a firm stance on their creative boundaries. For Carroll O’Connor, star of the iconic sitcom All in the Family, that line was drawn over a particular…

To hear Norman Lear, the creator and producer of All in the Family, recount his experience working with Carroll O’Connor is to understand a dynamic filled with both immense gratitude and significant challenges. O’Connor’s…

Attending an estate or garage sale, one might hope to uncover some furniture, antiques, or perhaps even some jewelry. But stumbling upon an artifact from a beloved and classic television comedy? That’s exactly what happened to one…

The iconic sitcom All in the Family first graced television screens on January 12, 1971, and remained a beloved fixture until its final episode on April 8, 1979. Created by Norman Lear, the show starred Carroll O’Connor as Archie…

Mariska Hargitay is not only celebrated for her role on Law & Order: SVU, but she is also a dedicated mother to three children: August, Amaya, and Andrew. Happily married to fellow actor Peter Hermann, Hargitay often reflects on the…