
 NPR's Book of the Day Norman Lear's memoir recalls a life and career that shaped American television
 Dec 6, 2023 
 Norman Lear, TV writer and producer, recalls his challenges in shaping American television, from his unconventional upbringing to the struggle to get All In the Family on air. The podcast explores his impact on the sitcom genre, his wartime experiences, and the pushback he faced from ABC. Lear also shares his idea for a new TV show. 
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