This episode is a primary example of how this great sitcom took serious situations and issues and presented it with a mixture of comedy and drama to create very high-quality episodes. Although this show has its funny moments like the previous five episodes, this is definitely the first episode out of many where "All in the Family" has some very dramatic moments as well.
Gloria and Edith go to the doctor and find out that Gloria is pregnant. Initially, Mike is nervous because he does not know how he and Gloria are going to support the baby because he is still in school and does not have a job. This news does not go over well with Archie, who is already trying to push Mike and Gloria out of his house. As Mike sees Archie get more upset, he decides to quit school, get a job, and move out of the Bunker house.
When asked what the finest sitcom of the 1970's is, there no doubt is a lot of shows to choose from. At that time, there was practically a good sitcom on every night of the week. After a final verdict, I would have to choose "All in the Family". I watched every single episode from beginning to end about five years ago. Now I am starting to watch them all again. However, the second time around, I find that I am appreciating this show more than I did the first time around. This episode in particular shows what great performers each member of the cast was. There is a very dramatic scene towards the end with Archie and Gloria that is wonderfully acted by Carroll O'Connor and Sally Struthers. The comedic highlights from this episode for me is the scene where Lionel comes to visit. Lionel was a recurring character throughout the first couple of years, and was no doubt at his best here in this episode.
Gloria and Edith go to the doctor and find out that Gloria is pregnant. Initially, Mike is nervous because he does not know how he and Gloria are going to support the baby because he is still in school and does not have a job. This news does not go over well with Archie, who is already trying to push Mike and Gloria out of his house. As Mike sees Archie get more upset, he decides to quit school, get a job, and move out of the Bunker house.
When asked what the finest sitcom of the 1970's is, there no doubt is a lot of shows to choose from. At that time, there was practically a good sitcom on every night of the week. After a final verdict, I would have to choose "All in the Family". I watched every single episode from beginning to end about five years ago. Now I am starting to watch them all again. However, the second time around, I find that I am appreciating this show more than I did the first time around. This episode in particular shows what great performers each member of the cast was. There is a very dramatic scene towards the end with Archie and Gloria that is wonderfully acted by Carroll O'Connor and Sally Struthers. The comedic highlights from this episode for me is the scene where Lionel comes to visit. Lionel was a recurring character throughout the first couple of years, and was no doubt at his best here in this episode.
