Actress Sally Struthers, known for her role in the 1970s sitcom 'All in the Family', has opened up about her strained re

Michael Miller  ; 2026-04-21 11:37

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Sally Struthers discusses her relationship with Norman Lear and her efforts to exit the show

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Struthers shared her feelings about Lear on the 'Let's Talk About That!' podcast (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic, Getty Images).

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent podcast interview, Sally Struthers discussed her time on the popular 1970s sitcom 'All in the Family'. 

She revealed to the podcast's hosts, Larry Saperstein and Jacob Bellotti, that her relationship with Lear was not a positive one, as reported by People.

Struthers admits she 'wasn't particularly fond of' Lear.

Following Lear's passing in December 2023 at the age of 101, Struthers felt liberated to share her true feelings, stating, "I wasn't particularly fond of him."

The actress, who played Gloria Stivic on the show, explained, "Throughout the years, Lear and his wife would host dinner parties," which other cast members attended, but she "was never invited to his home in eight years."

Sally Struthers at an event

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Struthers at the premiere of Lifetime's 'Christmas Harmony' in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images).

"It wasn't a pleasant experience," shared Struthers, who portrayed the daughter of Archie and Edith Bunker on the series.

Lear's selection criteria for Struthers' role revealed.

The 'Gilmore Girls' star recounted a negative interaction with Lear, where she asked if she was chosen for her comedic talent, to which he simply replied, "No."

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