Another of Edith’s castoff relations, Aunt Iola (Nedra Volz) has been passed from relative to relative, with no willing to keep her on a permanent basis. Inevitably, Iola ends up at the Bunker household, and despite Edith’s feeling of obligation, Archie likewise wants to rid himself of the troublesome old woman. Albert E. Lewin wrote the script from a story by Michael Loman. “Aunt Iola’s Visit” was first telecast on January 22, 1978., Much to Archie’s discomfort, Edith’s Aunt Iola (Nedra Volz) comes to visit, and he fears that she may plan to stay permanently. Edith: Jean Stapleton. Mike: Rob Reiner. Archie: Carroll O’Connor., Much to Archie’s discomfort, Edith’s Aunt Iola comes to visit, and he fears that she may plan to stay permanently.