Behind the Scenes: The Decision to Kill Off Edith Bunker in ‘All in the Family
Jean Stapleton’s portrayal of Edith Bunker in the television sitcom “All in the Family” endeared her to audiences worldwide, making her an integral part of the show’s success. However, after appearing in all 205 episodes of “All in the Family” and reprising her role for the spin-off series “Archie Bunker’s Place,” Stapleton made the difficult…