Network: CBS
Episodes: 97 (half-hour)
Seasons: Four
TV show dates: September 23, 1979 — April 4, 1983
Series status: Cancelled/ended
Performers include: Carroll O’Connor, Jean Stapleton, Danielle Brisebois, Jason Wingreen, Bill Quinn, Allan Melvin, Abraham Alvarez, Martin Balsam, Anne Meara, and Barry Gordon.
TV show description:
In this spin-off of the long-running All in the Family series, the lives of beloved characters Archie (Carroll O’Connor) and Edith Bunker (Jean Stapleton) continue to play out on television. Unlike the original series, much of this sitcom’s focus is in Archie’s bar, “Archie’s Place,” which operate as a short-order restaurant after Archie partners with Jewish liberal Martin Balsam (Murray Klein).
While trying to get their business off the ground, the two face a slew of problems: a prostitute operating her business out of the restaurant threatens the reputation of the establishment while the IRS threatens to close down the neighborhood bar when it’s discovered Archie hasn’t been paying sales tax. Martin isn’t without incident either — while protesting the use of napalm in Vietnam, he punched a cop and that jeopardizes the restaurant’s chances of obtaining a liquor license.
Though there are many bumps in the road, the restaurant’s patrons make the challenges all worthwhile in the end. Regulars include one of Archie’s best friends, Barney Hefner (Allan Melvin), blind Edgar Van Ranseleer (Bill Quinn), and Hank Pivnik (Danny Dayton). The staff at Archie’s Place consists of sassy cook Veronica Rooney (Anne Meara), and her assistants, Jose and Raoul Rosario (Abraham Alvarez and Joe Rosario).
Archie’s home life with Edith and her niece Stephanie (Danielle Brisebois) isn’t without its share of conflicts either. Archie is continually in dispute with Stephanie’s grandmother Estelle Harris (Celeste Holm) over how the little girl should be raised. And when Edith dies suddenly of a stroke, Archie devotes himself to taking care of Stephanie as lovingly as his wife had. With the support of the friends and patrons at his restaurant, Archie’s Place feels a lot like home.
Episode #97 — “I’m Torn Here”
Billie and Gary agree to be friends, but this is tested when Billie falls for Rick Baxter who, unbeknownst to Billie, is an old childhood rival of Gary’s. Gary tells her he would like to start dating her again, but she wants them to remain just friends. All is put out in the open when Archie tries to clear up the situation.
First aired: April 4, 1983
What do you think? Do you like the Archie Bunker’s Place TV series? Do you think it’s as good as All in the Family?
I loved Archie Bunker’s Place! It was nice to see Archie out there at the Bar with Murray going out on double dates! I loved the one where Archie and Murray did the double date with Stephanie’s music teacher and her friend!!! Hilarious!! Archie telling the teacher that him and Murray were an item! . He said “He was fresh out of the Cubbard” LOL
This show was so well done and entertaining! Daniele and Denise complemented Caroll ‘s Archie perfectly. The subject matter is still prevalent today. In our “woke “ era , Archie bigotry would never make it to production. A bygone era of reality TV.
I love this show, I miss Edith of course, but this brings out a side of Archie that noone can expect, ********** 10 Stars,
Great
Yes, I really liked Archie Bunker’s place a lot. Stories were different from All In The
Family. No more arguing with his son in law. Different cast members. I like the show very much.
I love it put it back on the air and take off the stuip ones
Love the show and cast keep the reruns going
Never liked the show.
I don’t think t was as good as All In The Family because they had to kill off Edith,and Gloria and Mike weren’t there,and they spun Gloria off instead of keeping her home with Archie to help raise Stephanie,although Billie Bunker was as cute as a bug in a rug and sexy too.
i like archie bunker place its more challenging and fun
athough it is not the same without edith and mike and gloria
How did the final episode of Archie Bunkers place end? A quick synopsis of the ending
Live this show! Have been trying to find the complete series to purchase so far I have not had any luck finding it. Only the first season.
I love the show, despite that it’s so different from “All In The Family”.
In 1980 my daughter & i were living in Hollywood, CA. I was fortunate to have a friend who is an actor & he submitted my picture to the studio. I got a call to do a sitdown spot at the bar on the “Archie Bunker Place sitcom. I cany tell you how excited that made me. I believe it was March 1980 episode 23 in which the dynamic comedy team Stiller & Meara also costared. Can anyone tell me if I can still obtain a copy of that fabulous show from anywhere?
Always Archie he is the best.
It was a great show just as good as all in the family. They were both great TV shows and I miss them both. Harvey