Norman Lear’s work focused on real people and real conversations.
Written Features
Video Features
Norman Lear - All in The Family Disclaimer
Norman Lear's controversial work led to a disclaimer from CBS.
Norman Lear's "Maude" on Tough Issues
The groundbreaking show "Maude" addressed women's issues, like abortion, head-on.
Phil Rosenthal Discusses Norman Lear's Impact
Phil Rosenthal discusses the changes brought about by "All In the Family."
Norman Lear and Inspiration from The Jeffersons
Commentary and discussion on Norman Lear's legacy.
Norman Lear on Network Censorship
In his prolific career, Norman Lear often found himself arguing with network censors.
Norman Lear on Tough Conversations
Norman Lear's work focused on real people and real conversations.
Norman Lear on Legacy
Norman Lear discusses his work and legacy.
Norman Lear's Psychiatrist
A conversation with his psychiatrist helps Norman decide to sell syndication rights.
Rob Reiner on "All in the Family" Success
Rob Reiner talks about the series' 8-season run.
TRANSCRIPT
- I don't think we're having many of the conversations we should be having at all.
They're not open conversations.
I thought of us as dealing with subjects that were household subjects.
There wasn't anything we dealt with that wasn't being discussed up the street or across the street.
We were talking about the things we should be talking about, period.
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