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Sitcom creator Norman Lear talks evolution of TV

Legendary TV writer and producer Norman Lear discusses the changing medium of television.

10/15/2014 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Sitcom creator Norman Lear talks evolution of TV

Clip: 10/15/2014 | 6m 15s

Legendary TV writer and producer Norman Lear discusses the changing medium of television.

Groundbreaking in its day, ‘70s sitcom “All in the Family” didn’t back down from tackling controversial topics. Legendary TV writer and producer Norman Lear, author of a new memoir, “Even This I Get To Experience,” discusses the changing medium and changing audiences with Jeffrey Brown.

10/15/2014 | Rating NR

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