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Norman Lear on what prompted him to create shows about upwardly mobile black families with Good Times and The Jeffersons 04:34
Interview: Norman Lear | Topic: Underrepresented Voices
On moving to Los Angeles and seeing Charlie Chaplin; on partnering with comedy writer Ed Simmons and their struggles to 'make it' as writers, and on scheming to meet Danny Thomas 18:28
Interview: Norman Lear
On writing for a variety show and having a sketch get noticed by Jerry Lewis, which lead to a gig on The Colgate Comedy Hour; on meeting Bud Yorkin 08:19
Interview: Norman Lear
Norman Lear on writing for Ford Star Review and The Colgate Comedy Hour 08:19
Interview: Norman Lear | Genre: Music Shows & Variety Shows/Specials
Norman Lear on his very first day in Los Angeles, and being treated to a surprise performance by Charlie Chaplin 03:33
Interview: Norman Lear | Person: Charlie Chaplin
Norman Lear on Jerry Lewis asking for him to write on The Colgate Comedy Hour after seeing a sketch he had written on the Ford Star Revue 03:28
Interview: Norman Lear | Person: Jerry Lewis
Norman Lear on how he schemed to reach out to Danny Thomas and write a bit for him that turned out to be his big break 05:46
Interview: Norman Lear | Person: Danny Thomas
Norman Lear on how he schemed to reach out to Danny Thomas and write a bit for him that turned out to be his big break 05:46
Interview: Norman Lear
Norman Lear on Jerry Lewis asking for him to write on the Colgate Comedy Hour after seeing a sketch he had written on the Ford Star Revue 03:28
Interview: Norman Lear
Norman Lear on writing for the Ford Star Revue and its host Jack Haley 02:24
Interview: Norman Lear | Show: Ford Star Revue
Norman Lear on Jerry Lewis asking for him to write on The Colgate Comedy Hour after seeing a sketch he had written on the Ford Star Revue 03:28
Interview: Norman Lear | Show: Colgate Comedy Hour, The
Norman Lear on the revolving hosts of The Colgate Comedy Hour 01:28
Interview: Norman Lear | Show: Colgate Comedy Hour, The
Norman Lear on how he schemed to reach out to Danny Thomas and write a bit for him that turned out to be his big break 05:29
Interview: Norman Lear | Topic: Pivotal Career Moments
Norman Lear on how he schemed to reach out to Danny Thomas and write a bit for him that turned out to be his big break 05:29
Interview: Norman Lear | Topic: First Big Break
On how the events of 9/11 did not fundamentally alter NYPD Blue and what he thinks is the show's signature 02:47
Interview: Steven Bochco
Steven Bochco on Dennis Franz's portrayal of Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue 01:29
Interview: Steven Bochco | Person: Dennis Franz
Steven Bochco on NYPD Blue's Sherry Stringfield and his dismay at the way she left the series 00:43
Interview: Steven Bochco | Person: Sherry Stringfield
Steven Bochco on NYPD Blue actress Amy Brenneman and the writing out of her character, "Officer Janice Licalsi" 01:15
Interview: Steven Bochco | Person: Amy Brenneman
Steven Bochco on NYPD Blue actor James McDaniel, who played "Lt. Fancy" 01:08
Interview: Steven Bochco | Person: James McDaniel
Steven Bochco on David Milch's writing on race relationships on NYPD Blue as being the best in TV history 01:08
Interview: Steven Bochco | Person: David Milch
Steven Bochco on NYPD Blue actor Rick Schroder 00:46
Interview: Steven Bochco | Person: Rick Schroder
Steven Bochco on NYPD Blue actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar 00:29
Interview: Steven Bochco | Person: Mark-Paul Gosselaar