Jean Stapleton
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in August 2026.
publication date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (part of August 2026)
category: 
Television
clue: Her real family included opera singing, Vaudeville performing, and stage acting. Her screen Family sang about days that were and called her a dingbat.
explanation: Stapleton was the daughter of an opera singer, niece of a Vaudeville performer, and sister of a stage actor. She was best known for playing Edith Bunker in All in the Family, and with Carroll O'Connor, performing its theme song "Those Were the Days." more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
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