I remember reading somewhere that he pushed for an episode to be written where the Bunkers go to Italy just so he could return for a while but it never came to pass. He lived in Italy throughout the 60's and was living there when he was offered the role. He only accepted the role on the condition that he would get a free ticket back to Italy if the show wasn't picked up. He also lived in Ireland for a while where he also went to college. He came from an Irish upper-middle class family and was a staunch liberal Democrat. He was very different from the character that made him famous other than being from Queens, New York City.
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Well in All in the Family i think if i can remember he sings in Italian on All in the Family, The ep is Archie's breif Encounter, although i may be wrong i fast foward through that scene alot since it's when Archie Kisses the waitress. Yeah I;m crazy i know i know lol

It is true. He lived in Italy for a while. Thats where he adopted his son, Hugh. He also knew a little Yiddish as well. Read his autobiography, its very good.

It is true. He lived in Italy for a while. Thats where he adopted his son, Hugh. He also knew a little Yiddish as well. Read his autobiography, its very good.

Don't be surprised if it isn't true. IMDB has a habit of putting up false user information.