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  • Matt Dillon
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    • Oct 2014
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    Norman Lear, who brought social commentary to the sitcom, dies at 101

    Norman Lear, the TV writer and producer who transformed the bland porridge of situation comedy into a zesty stew of sociopolitical strife and brutally funny speech and who gave the world such embattled comic archetypes as Archie Bunker, Fred Sanford, Maude Findlay and George Jefferson, died Dec. 5 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 101.

    Norman Lear, who brought social commentary to the sitcom, dies at 101 (msn.com)​
    Philippians 4:11-4:13
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    • CATHYnKY
      Senior Member
      • Oct 2014
      • 5561
      #2
      All of the above made me laugh every episode. Miss great shows like Mr Lear created
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        • TrueblueCATfan
          Senior Member
          • Oct 2014
          • 16247
          #3
          He brought us the best sitcoms

          RIP Mr. Lear

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