Gee Our Old LaSalle Ran Great — Episode 10: Archie is Worried About His Job
It’s late night in the Bunker household, and Archie can’t sleep for a very good reason: layoffs are looming down at the dock.
In this episode, hosts Paul and Rick dive into this standout installment, "Archie is Worried About His Job." We break down why Carroll O’Connor is an absolute masterclass in solo comedic acting as he putters around the downstairs rooms in the middle of the night. Plus, classic TV royalty makes his debut as the great Burt Mustin turns up for the very first time as Feeney!
Between unexpected knocks, midnight prowlers, and visitors wandering in and out at all hours, Paul draws a fantastic comparison to the frantic farce of Arsenic and Old Lace. Grab a cold one from the icebox and settle in as we revisit one of the series' finest half-hours.
In this episode, we discuss:

• Carroll O’Connor’s tour-de-force performance carrying scenes entirely by himself
• Burt Mustin’s pitch-perfect debut as Feeney
• Midnight visitors, escalating chaos, and the undeniable Arsenic and Old Lace vibe
• Archie’s very real blue-collar economic anxieties—and why the episode still resonates today

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Episode 9: Twelve Angry Men (and One Edith Bunker) – Breaking Down "Edith Has Jury Duty"
Archie’s dinner isn’t on the table, the living room is in chaos, and the American justice system is in the hands of Edith Bunker.
In this episode of Gee, Our Old LaSalle Ran Great, Paul and Rick dive into Season 1, Episode 9, "Edith Has Jury Duty." When Edith gets selected for a murder trial, she takes her civic duty dead seriously—holding out as the lone vote of not guilty and causing absolute pandemonium both in the jury room and back at 704 Hauser Street.
Join Paul and Rick as they unpack:

• Archie’s utter horror at having to fend for himself while Edith performs her civic duty.
• The brilliant 12 Angry Men homage and how Edith’s pure, stubborn intuition turns the entire room on its head.
• Classic moments between Mike, Gloria, and Archie as the household dynamic completely unravels without its anchor.
• Why this episode stands out as an early masterclass in Jean Stapleton’s comedic and dramatic range.

Settle into Archie's chair, turn on the TV, and get ready for a deep dive into one of the all-time great All in the Family installments!
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Episode 8: Lionel Moves into the Neighborhood
There goes the neighborhood—at least according to Archie Bunker!
Part of the Aunt Ro was Right Podcast Network, this week on Gee, Our Old LaSalle Ran Great, hosts Paul and Rick revisit Season 1, Episode 8 of All in the Family, "Lionel Moves into the Neighborhood." When Archie discovers a Black family is buying the house next door, he goes into full panic mode, plotting petitions and scheming to protect his property values—all while hilariously unaware that the buyer is his pal Lionel Jefferson's family.
Join Paul and Rick as they break down:

• Archie’s misguided neighborhood petition and Edith’s innocent knack for seeing right through his bluster
• Lionel Jefferson's sharp, smiling subversion of Archie's prejudices
• The pivotal introduction of the Jefferson family dynamic, paving the way for one of TV's most iconic spinoffs
• How Norman Lear and the writing team balanced sharp social commentary with character-driven comedy that still resonates today

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