Honest Edith just can't lie during a detergent commercial.Honest Edith just can't lie during a detergent commercial.Honest Edith just can't lie during a detergent commercial.
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- TriviaIronically, Jean Stapleton actually did do some various laundry detergent commercials previously before the All In The Family series.
- GoofsAfter showing the producer that she doesn't photograph well, Edith breaks the 4th wall when she makes a face for the camera.
- SoundtracksThose Were the Days
(Opening Theme)
Written by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse
Performed by Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton
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Edith Bunker's Appearance On Television!!
The opening clip of "The Commercial" started with Edith Bunker entering a laundromat. She sorted out her dirty clothes -- on a typical day -- and placed them in the washer. Little did she know that Archie Bunker's shirt from Walt Disney World -- while on vacation -- was ripped into two halves. She chose the brand of detergent that removed stains better than the other product. For her trouble: she earned 50 dollars for appearing in front of the cameras for the taping of the commercial. Not Bad!!
Mr. Prescott eventually came to the Bunker household to have his wife appear in the commercial. Archie had balked at the idea of Edith appearing in front of the television cameras. He later reconsidered the notion and allowed Edith to participate in the taping. At first, Edith was so sure about choosing the right brand of detergent in the commercial. All she had to do was to pick the right brand. She would later hesitate in front of the director's cameras for the taping of the commercial. The director acted quite impatient after Edith did not follow through with her role in choosing the right detergent in the taping.
Eventually, Edith Bunker was released from any further responsibilities in the commercial. She would earn an additional 218 dollars for her trouble. Edith disappointed herself in not choosing the right detergent in the taping of the commercial. Even so, she maintained a principle that money was second to needs at home. I rated the following episode a 10.5 from back in the 1977-1978 Television Season. Enjoy!!
Mr. Prescott eventually came to the Bunker household to have his wife appear in the commercial. Archie had balked at the idea of Edith appearing in front of the television cameras. He later reconsidered the notion and allowed Edith to participate in the taping. At first, Edith was so sure about choosing the right brand of detergent in the commercial. All she had to do was to pick the right brand. She would later hesitate in front of the director's cameras for the taping of the commercial. The director acted quite impatient after Edith did not follow through with her role in choosing the right detergent in the taping.
Eventually, Edith Bunker was released from any further responsibilities in the commercial. She would earn an additional 218 dollars for her trouble. Edith disappointed herself in not choosing the right detergent in the taping of the commercial. Even so, she maintained a principle that money was second to needs at home. I rated the following episode a 10.5 from back in the 1977-1978 Television Season. Enjoy!!
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- ellisel
- Dec 6, 2007
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