Speaking Freely: Norman Lear

Producer and writer Norman Lear describes making sitcoms such as ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Maude’, starting in the 1970’s, that included socially-challenging subject matter like racial epithets and strong language. He describes his experience working with television networks to get the shows on air, and audience reactions to his shows.
S03 E09
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Originally aired on March 1, 2002