Notoriously, the first toilet flush in American prime time television was heard on this show.
An ongoing gag is Edith's incompetent singing. In actuality, Jean Stapleton was a professionally trained and accomplished singer who had performed in musical theatre and productions throughout her career.
Archie and Edith's easy-chairs are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Carroll O'Connor was living in Italy when he was offered the role of Archie Bunker. He accepted the role only on the condition that the producers would pay for his flight back to Italy if the pilot was not picked up.
Archie Bunker always wore his wedding ring on his middle finger.