Two hit sitcoms from the 1970s are coming back for a live, one-night-only event.

Archie, Edith, George and Weezy from "All in the Family," and its spin-off "The Jeffersons" will air next month on ABC for a prime-time special, The Associated Press reported.

Woody Harrelson will play Archie Bunker, Marisa Tomei will portray his wife Edith. Jamie Foxx will play Archie’s former neighbor George Jefferson and Wanda Sykes will play his wife Louise.

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Ellie Kemper, Justina Machado and Will Ferrell will also star in the event with more stars expected to be announced later, the AP reported.

But why bring back such classic shows, ones that hit many hot button topics like racism and women’s rights head on?

Norman Lear, who created both programs said in a statement, people say “These two shows were meant for the ‘70s and would not work today. We disagree with them and are here to prove, with two great casts depicting ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons,’ the timelessness of human nature.”

The show, "Live in front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All In The Family' and 'The Jeffersons'" will air May 22, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET, Deadline reported.

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