Those were the days. This landmark and hysterical comedy features one of the most beloved families in TV history the Bunkers. Headed by the opinionated Archie (Carroll O Connor) his long-suffering wife Edith (Jean Stapleton) his daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers) and his liberal son-in-law quot;Meatheadquot; Mike (Rob Reiner) All in the Family broke incredible ground by addressing controversial subjects never tackled on sitcoms before.