Norman Lear TV Shows: How They Redefined Female Characters
When you consider the television series created by Norman Lear, one tends to focus on the humor that pushed every envelope it ...
Long line of Jewish comedians ahead of Seinfeld
Handed down since Moses was kvetching about having to cross the desert in his bare feet, Jewish humor emanated from Eastern Europe where the Hebrews overcame some seriously hellacious circumstances on ...
A group of Black Panthers helped launch ‘The Jeffersons’ 50 years ago
The Jeffersons,” which debuted a half-century ago this year, presented the image of an upwardly mobile Black businessman, ...
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How a ‘Sanford and Son’ Reboot Pitch to Norman Lear Led to George Wallace and Laverne Cox’s ‘Clean Slate’
Seven years ago, as Hollywood was diving headfirst into its TV reboot era, comedian George Wallace wanted to add one more nostalgic series to the docket: a reimagined version of Sanford and Son.
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George Wallace discusses his new show 'Clean Slate' and working with Norman Lear
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with comedian George Wallace, co-creator and star of the new sitcom "Clean Slate," one of the last projects produced by Norman Lear.
Comedian George Wallace on Trump’s BS and His Beef With Johnny Carson
The comedy veteran and star of Norman Lear’s final sitcom discusses what he hopes MAGA nation takes away from his new show—and shares some unflattering memories about Johnny Carson.
Glenn Padnick, TV Executive Who Brought 'Seinfeld' to Life, Dead at 77
Glenn Padnick, the TV executive who guided Jerry Seinfeld's eponymous NBC sitcom through all nine seasons, has died. He was ...
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Why Telma Hopkins and George Wallace are grateful for Laverne Cox after starring together in Amazon Prime’s ‘Clean Slate’
One of TV’s first sympathetic trans characters, Edie Stokes, appeared in a 1977 episode of the epic Norman Lear comedy “The Jeffersons.” In the episode, George Jefferson is waiting for a ...