Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023)
Norman Lear was a screenwriter and producer who wrote,
created or developed over 100 shows. Lear created and
produced numerous popular 1970s sitcoms, including
All in the Family (1971–1979).
Lear (right) speaks with Jean Stapleton and Carroll
O’Connor on the set of "All in the Family" (1970).
Stone as a G.I. in Vietnam / 1968.
For his service, he received military honors such as the Bronze
Star with "V" Device for valor, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf
Cluster, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service
Medal with one Silver Service Star.
Film director, producer, and screenwriter William Oliver Stone is
77 years old today.
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David Jacobs, creator of such classic soap opera series as
"Knots Landing" and "Dallas," has died. He was 84.
Jacobs died of heart failure and suffered from several health
issues leading up to his death, including a battle with
Alzheimer’s and kidney problems.
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980)
Director and producer Alfred Hitchcock is widely regarded as one
of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of
which are still widely watched today. Known as the "Master
of Suspense", his films garnered 46 Academy Award
nominations, including six wins.
George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)
was a actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who
is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio,
and theatre. He is considered to be among the greatest
and most influential filmmakers of all time.
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