The Elevator Story

Episode aired Jan 1, 1972
TV-PG
26m

IMDb RATING

8.6/10

377

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Archie is a passenger in an elevator that stalls between floors, and reacts predictably to his fellow passengers: A black businessman, a scatterbrained secretary and a Puerto Rican man and h... Read allArchie is a passenger in an elevator that stalls between floors, and reacts predictably to his fellow passengers: A black businessman, a scatterbrained secretary and a Puerto Rican man and his very pregnant wife, who goes into labor.Archie is a passenger in an elevator that stalls between floors, and reacts predictably to his fellow passengers: A black businessman, a scatterbrained secretary and a Puerto Rican man and his very pregnant wife, who goes into labor.

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IMDb RATING

8.6/10

377

YOUR RATING

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Did you know

Trivia
This was the first episode of the series with no scenes taking place inside the Bunkers' house.

Goofs
This episode was aired in January and the family was celebrating Edith's birthday, but in the later episode "The Very Moving Day" Edith says that her birthday is in October.

Quotes
Archie Bunker: [trapped in an elevator; trying the elevator phone] Hello? Operator?
Carlos Mendoza: [to Archie] Señor?
Archie Bunker: [into phone] Operator?
Carlos Mendoza: [to Archie] Señor?
Archie Bunker: Would somebody translate for this Spic here and tell him I'm trying to use the phone?
Carlos Mendoza: [Hispanic accent] Is no need; this? uh? "Spic" speak English.
Archie Bunker: Well, then you oughta know that I'm trying to call for help.
Carlos Mendoza: I try to tell you, the phone only rings in the janitor's office.
Archie Bunker: Well, then, that's who I'm trying to call.
Carlos Mendoza: I am the janitor.