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Another Look    By Hank Silverberg It was groundbreaking television in 1972. Norman Lear’s “All in the Family”looked at many social issues, from menopause to equal rights to racism. Carol O’Conner’s masterful portrayal of Archie Bunker put a comedic edge on some of the nation’s biggest problems. It entertained us while at the same time teaching us all a lesson or two.   One particular episode has remained forever in my mind. Sammy Davis Jr. ends up in a cab that Archie is driving for extra bucks, and Davis leaves his briefcase behind. He then must go to 704 Howser Street, Archie’s house, to pick it up. There is a great deal of good comedy in the episode and a fantastic assessment of Archie's bigotry by Sammy Davis Jr. The scene's ending with Davis kissing Archie on the cheek got the most attention,  but one other part of the exchange stands out.   Here is the dialogue involving Gloria (Sally Struthers), Sammy Davis Jr and Lionel Jefferson (Mike Evans),

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