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She was portrayed by child actress Danielle Brisebois, who joined All in the Family in 1978. Danielle continued in the role until Archie Bunker's Place ended its run in 1983. Danielle Brisebois Danielle Brisebois (born June 28, 1969) was a child actress in the 1970s, most recognized for her role as Stephanie Mills on the sitcoms All in the Family and its spin-off/continuation Archie Bunkers Place. ...

About Stephanie

Stephanie was introduced in the All in the Family's ninth season premiere as the 9-year old niece of Archie and Edith Bunker. According to the storyline, Stephanie was abandoned at the doorstep of the Bunkers' home by her father, Edith's cousin and chronic alcoholic Floyd Mills. Her mother and Floyd's wife, Marilyn, had died some time earlier in a car accident. In television, a season premiere refers to the first episode of a new television season for a series that has been renewed. ... This article is about the domestic group. ... Archie Bunker on the cover of TV Guide (August 8-14, 1981) Archie Bunker was a fictional character in the long-running and top-rated American television sitcom All in the Family and its spin-off Archie Bunkers Place. ... Edith Bunker (née Baines) is a fictional 1970s sitcom mom on All in the Family (and occasionally Archie Bunkers Place), played by Jean Stapleton. ...

Edith is more than delighted to take in Stephanie, but Archie is decidedly less so (especially since he was finally looking forward to some peace and quiet after his daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Mike Stivic, the ladder referred to by archie as meat-head had moved to California). Eventually, Stephanie wins over Archie and he grows to love her as his own daughter. Gloria Stivic is the name of the fictional character played by Sally Struthers on the American television situation comedy All in the Family, which aired on the CBS network from 1971 until 1979. ... Mike Stivic, played by Rob Reiner. ...

Shortly after moving in with the Bunkers, Stephanie reveals herself to be Jewish, something that at first upset Archie. While he learns to live with Stephanie's religious beliefs, Archie was not stopped from making his usual bigoted remarks against Judaism from time to time. She eventually becomes a member of the Temple Beth Shalom. This article describes some ethnic, historic, and cultural aspects of the Jewish identity; for a consideration of the Jewish religion, refer to the article Judaism. ... Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people. ...

Stephanie proved to be very talented as a singer and dancer, showcasing her talents on several episodes of All in the Family and Archie Bunker's Place. She once applied to a fine arts school (despite Archie's decidedly reluctant support), but was turned down because of her less-than-stellar grades.

On several occasions, Stephanie's relatives tried to take Stephanie away from the Bunkers. Not long after Edith died, Stephanie's wealthy grandmother Estelle Harris (portrayed by Celeste Holm), sued Archie for custody, citing his bigoted attitudes and blue-collar background. A judge sided with Archie but granted Estelle liberal visitation rights. Floyd (Ben Slack) also showed up on occasion, asking to take his daughter back. However, the Bunkers managed to foil him each time. Holm, circa 1950 Celeste Holm (born April 29, 1919, but some sources indicate 1917) is an American stage, film, and television actress. ...

Stephanie first attended an unnamed elementary school, and later Ditmars Junior High School. Her best friend – and sometimes rival – was classmate Amy Bloom (played by Seven Anne MacDonald).

In the latter years of Archie Bunker's Place, Stephanie would be one of two teen-aged girls living under Archie's roof – the other being Archie's attractive 18-year-old niece Barbara Lee "Billie" Bunker (portrayed by Denise Miller). Denise Miller on Archie Bunkers Place. ...

Links

• Web resource dedicated to All in the Family and Archie Bunker's Place