"All in the Family": TV's Beloved Comedy Quiz

Answer: Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Archie Bunker. Carroll played the character on "All in the Family" from 1971-1979 and "Archie Bunker's Place" from 1979-1983. He went on to star in the TV drama "In the Heat of the Night" from 1988-1995 as police chief William Gillespie, for which he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1989. Mr. O'Connor passed away in 2001 at the age of 76.

Answer: Jean Stapleton

Jean Stapleton, born in 1923, played the role of Edith from 1971 until her character died in 1980. Jean won three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Edith. Ms. Stapleton was offered the role of Jessica Fletcher in the TV series "Murder She Wrote" (1984-1996), but turned down the part, so it went to Angela Lansbury.

Answer: Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner, born in 1947, played the part of son-in-law Michael Stivic from 1971-1978. Rob won two Emmy Awards for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1974 and 1978. Mr. Reiner went on to direct movies such as "The Princess Bride" (1987) and "When Harry Met Sally" (1989). Rob is the son of legendary TV actor/comedian/writer/producer, Carl Reiner.

Answer: Sally Struthers

Sally Struthers, born in 1948, is best known for her role as Gloria, the only child of Archie and Edith Bunker, and wife of Michael Stivic. Sally won two Emmy Awards for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1972 and 1979. Ms. Struthers was a longtime spokesperson for the Christian Children's Fund, an international child sponsorship group.

Answer: Vincent Gardenia

Vincent Gardenia played the Bunkers' Italian-American neighbor from 1973-1974. Archie often ridiculed Frank Lorenzo for doing the cooking, while his wife Irene did all the handy work around the house. Vincent was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in the movies "Bang the Drum Slowly" (1973) and "Moonstruck" (1987). Mr Gardenia passed away in 1992.

Answer: Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett played the role of Irish-American neighbor, Irene Lorenzo from 1973-1975 for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Ms. Garrett is also well known for playing the part of Edna Babish DeFazio in the TV comedy "Laverne & Shirley" (1976-1983). Betty passed away in 2011 at the age of 91.

Answer: Allan Melvin

Allan Melvin played the recurring character of Barney Hefner on "All in the Family" (1971-1979) and then became a regular on "Archie Bunker's Place" (1979-1983). Mr. Melvin is also known to fans as Sam Franklin, the butcher, on TV's "The Brady Bunch" (1969-1974), and the voice of Magilla Gorilla from the "The Magilla Gorilla Show" (1963-1967). Allan passed away in 2008.

Answer: Danielle Brisebois

Danielle Brisebois, born in 1969, started playing the role of Stephanie Mills in 1978, and continued with the character until 1983. Stephanie was referred to as the "niece" of Archie and Edith Bunker, but was in reality the daughter of Edith's step-cousin. Ms. Brisebois is also an accomplished singer and songwriter.

Answer: Mike Evans

Mike Evans started playing the role of Lionel Jefferson on "All in the Family" (1971-1979) in 1971, and continued later on "The Jeffersons" (1975-1985). Mike was the co-creator of the hit TV comedy "Good Times" (1974-1979). Mr. Evans passed away in 2006 at the age of 57.

Answer: Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr. appeared as himself in the 1972 episode titled "Sammy's Visit", in which Sammy left his briefcase in Archie's cab, and later made a visit to the Bunker household to pick up the item. Sammy personally asked to appear on the hit TV comedy. Mr. Davis passed away in 1990.