<P> Michael Casimir `` Mike '' Stivic is a fictional character on the 1970s American television sitcom All in the Family . He was the live - in son - in - law of the series ' lead character , Archie Bunker , who frequently called him `` Meathead '' . Michael was the husband of Archie 's daughter Gloria ( played by Sally Struthers ) . Rob Reiner played the role of Michael Stivic throughout the series . </P>
who played mike stivic on all in the family
Rob Reiner