by Hal Erickson
synopsis
All in the Family began its third season with this satirical jab at America's "gun culture." Angered at a television editorial advocating gun control, Archie marches down to the TV station demanding that his voice be heard. Astounded at Archie's thick-eared opinions, station manager Bennett (Sorrell Booke) puts Mr. Bunker on the air to deliver a rambling rebuttal. Archie's 15 minutes of fame attracts the attention of a smooth-talking gentleman (Val Bisoglio) who insists that he agrees with Archie 100 percent -- unfortunately. Lynnette Mettey appears unbilled as Bennett's secretary. Scripted by George Bloom and Don Nicholl from a story by Bloom, "Archie and the Editorial" first aired on September 16, 1972.
