1923 – 2013
Actress Jean Stapleton, who we all remember as “Edith Bunker” in the groundbreaking television series, “All In The Family” died today at the age of 90. She won three Emmys for her role as the loveable “dingbat” who played straight man to Carroll O’Connor‘s “Archie.
Rest in Peace, Jean, you were always part of our family!
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Gee, our old LaSalle ran great. Those were the days….
So sad to lose another such a wonderful actress. Remember when, because of their horrible singing talents, no one knew the words “Gee, our old LaSalle ran Great?” Loved this show.
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I loved that character …always made me laugh!
They made her look frumpy and she was actually a pretty lady!
RIP Jean. You will be missed.
Such a sweet lady…she had class!
Hey, I remember her! She was my favorite actress in “All in the Family”. May she rest well.
She won three Emmy awards for her role as “Edith” the dingbat! I grew up watching that show..she’ll be missed.
Ah…and another great person leaves us…R.I.P. Edith.
These are the times I start to feel my age. I just found out the “Beaver” is 65. Owww.
OMG…Sahm told me not more than two hours ago that he hadn’t heard the Pondarosa Ranch (as in Bonanza) is such a long time…devastating!
We get Bonanza reruns here..let’s the kids get familiar with Hoss and Little Joe on a regular basis. But, yeah, we’re getting older my friend.
sigh…
and in our family too ;( ;( ;(
Hard to lose the good ones!
They definitely do NOT make family shows like those anymore “…those were the days….”
Great post. I think many who saw this news felt a sadness for the loss of an icon. People rooted for her character and were pained when Archie was mean to her. They applauded when she fought back and felt her joy when he would do something nice for her even in his Archie like way. What I did not know is she started out as a Broadway singer and performer, so her singing at the beginning of “All in the Family” was also an act. Thanks, BTG
Yes, they certainly dressed her down for the part. She was actually a very gifted actress of stage and screen. It’s a loss!
That’s so sad, I remember watching her in that show with my family. May she rest in peace.
She’ll be missed..that’s for sure!