Pilot
Once ABC viewed the show’s pilot, they actually requested a second pilot. Why? Oh, they didn’t the actors! Candice Azzara and Chip Oliver were originally cast to play the roles of Gloria and Michael. Guess ABC knew what they were talking about!
Pilot
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Kiss Me
We’ve already mentioned that Archie Bunker was a bit of a “lovable bigot” and there was no changing that. Which is why “that” kiss was so instrumental to the show’s overall image. Moreover, when Sammy Davis kissed Bunker, it received the biggest laugh in the show’s entire run. Hey, when it works, it works.
Kiss Me