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The show is set in the Astoria section of Queens, one of New York City's five boroughs, with the vast majority of scenes taking place in the Bunkers' home (and later, frequently, the Stivics' home).The comedy revolves around Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor), a working-class World War II veteran and he constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day. His wife Edith (Jean Stapleton) is a sweet and understanding—if somewhat na?ve—woman.They have one child, Gloria (Sally Struthers), who is married to college student Michael Stivic (Rob Reiner)."Michael" is referred to as "Meathead" by Archie and "Mike" by nearly everyone else.The show broke ground in its depiction of issues previously considered unsuitable for U.S. network television comedy, such as racism, homosexuality, women's liberation, rape, miscarriage, abortion, breast cancer, the Vietnam War, menopause and impotence.
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