There was no real controversy with All In The Family. That came from the people on the business end.

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.

I think what's dangerous is 24 hours a day, 335 channels, or whatever the hell there is. Too much is too much.

You know, you throw rocks in the lake and scientists will tell you you're raising the level of the lake, but all you get to see is the ripple.

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

I think America, unfortunately, collectively thinks of itself as the 'chosen people.' To my knowledge, there are no chosen people, we are all human beings.

Archie Bunker used to call me 'the laziest white kid he'd ever met.'