All in the Family is my second favorite sitcom of all time. It was ground breaking. It pushed social boundaries and norms by touching topics no one else would touch. It portrayed the American family as an imperfect group of people, where the past conflicts with the present. Rob Reiner's role as Michael Stivic, the educated, liberal meathead to counter balance the old, racist Archie Bunker, was perfect. Reiner and Carol O'Connor were perfect for one another on screen. Together, they produced so many iconic and downright hilarious moments. Rob Reiner, you will certainly be missed. RIP!