When we went on the air, I didn't want to be interrupted for an act-one curtain.

It seems to me that any full grown, mature adult would have a desire to be responsible, to help where he can in a world that needs so very much, that threatens us so very much.

In this nation, leadership is dollars.

As H.L. Mencken once said, 'nobody ever when broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people.' Our show [All in the Family] countered that witticism. I think he was wrong.

I got a call from an agent to come to New York City, and write for the 'Ford Star Revue.' Because at the time there wasn't much 'national television'.

Life is about having a good time, and it was a good time. We did some things well and some things poorly, but that was always the case.

Bud [Yorkin] was the kindest and dearest man, and one of the most talented directors there was.