Today in TV history: Archie Bunker’s grandson is born

On Dec. 22, 1975, baby Joey was born to Mike “Meathead” and Gloria Stivic on All in the Family.

Inexplicably, the first anatomically correct male doll was named after this infant character. “Archie Bunker’s Grandson – Joey Stivic” was manufactured by Ideal in 1976. The doll even peed through its little penis.

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