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SITCOM PRODUCER HAS DIED AT AGE 101

Norman Lear Flew 52 Combat Missions with the US Army Air Forces During World War II

Norman Lear's Net Worth: The TV Legend Has More Money Than You Think
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" on Dec. 22, 1970.
Lear (right) speaks with Jean Stapleton and Carroll
O’Connor on the set of "All in the Family" (1970).

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IT’S AN ACCLAIMED DIRECTORS BIRTHDAY

Oliver Stone Rewrites History — Again - The New York Times
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.

Oliver Stone – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI

Film director, producer, and screenwriter William Oliver Stone is
77 years old today.

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PRIMETIME TV SHOW CREATOR HAS DIED

The Dallas Decoder Interview: David Jacobs – Dallas Decoder

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.

'Dallas' & 'Knots Landing' Creator David Jacobs Dies at 84 - mxdwn ...

Solar Power Lures J.R. Ewing, Holy See - The Source - WSJ

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

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All in the Family - CBS
All in the Family  television sitcom aired on CBS for nine seasons, from January 12, 1971, to April 8, 1979.

How 'All in the Family' Changed American TV Forever - The Atlantic

30 Things That Went On Behind the Scenes Of 'All in the Family'

getTV - ALL IN THE FAMILY debuted on January 12, 1971! When did you start  watching? | Facebook

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PROLIFIC MOVIE MAKER HAS DIED AT 89

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Bob Rafelson (February 21, 1933 – July 23, 2022)

(Hollywood Reporter) – Bob Rafelson, the writer, director,
producer and maverick who set the tone for the swinging,
psychedelic 1960s with The Monkees, then was a pioneer
in one of the most influential eras of independent film, 
history has died.

Rafelson, who collaborated with Jack Nicholson on seven
features, including the classics Easy Rider (1969), Five
Easy Pieces
(1970) and The King of Marvin Gardens (1972),
died Saturday night of natural causes at his home in Aspen,
Colorado.

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Rafelson (far right) with The Monkees.

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