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Lionel Steps Out
Archie is upset when he discovers that his visiting niece is dating Lionel., It is no surprise that Archie is livid over the fact that his lily-white niece Linda (Diane Hull) has gone out dancing with Lionel Jefferson. What is surprising is that Archie’s opinions are in alignment with those of Lionel’s uncle Henry, who is likewise dead set against “mixed dating.” Michael Ross and Bernie West wrote the script from a story by Ross, West, and Terry Ryan. “Lionel Steps Out” originally aired on October 14, 1972., Archie is upset when he discovers that his visiting niece (Diane Hull) is dating Lionel (Mike Evans). Henry Jefferson: Melvin Stewart. Edith: Jean Stapleton. Mike: Rob Reiner. Archie: Carroll O’Connor.
