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5. Archie Bunker was based on Norman’s father

Herman Lear frequently told a young Norman that he was the “laziest white kid I’ve ever seen,” and referred to his wife as a “dingbat.” Norman channeled this homelife directly into his work, even down to the detail of everyone speaking so loudly. Undoubtedly, many people in the audience recognized a bit of Archie in a neighbor, uncle or co-worker too, as people certainly responded to the character.

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