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Norman Lear and Inspiration from The Jeffersons

Commentary and discussion on Norman Lear's legacy.

Aired 10/20/2016 | Rating NR

American Masters

Norman Lear and Inspiration from The Jeffersons

Clip: 10/20/2016 | 2m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

Commentary and discussion on Norman Lear's legacy.

Commentary and discussion on Norman Lear's legacy.

Aired 10/20/2016 | Rating NR

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Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady on Mentorship

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Clip: 10/26/2016 | 1m 14s | Filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady talk about their work as directors and mentors. (1m 14s)

Phil Rosenthal Discusses Norman Lear's Impact

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Clip: 10/25/2016 | 1m 9s | Phil Rosenthal discusses the changes brought about by "All In the Family." (1m 9s)

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

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Preview: 10/24/2016 | 2m 18s | Trailer for the American Masters film Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You. (2m 18s)

Rob Reiner on "All in the Family" Success

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Clip: 10/24/2016 | 51s | Rob Reiner talks about the series' 8-season run. (51s)

Norman Lear on Tough Conversations

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Clip: 10/20/2016 | 28s | Norman Lear's work focused on real people and real conversations. (28s)

Norman Lear on the Red Carpet

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Clip: 10/18/2016 | 1m 6s | Norman Lear at the red carpet premiere of "Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You." (1m 6s)

Norman Lear - All in The Family Disclaimer

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Clip: 10/17/2016 | 57s | Norman Lear's controversial work led to a disclaimer from CBS. (57s)

Norman Lear on Legacy

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Clip: 10/13/2016 | 27s | Norman Lear discusses his work and legacy. (27s)

Norman Lear's Psychiatrist

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Clip: 10/3/2016 | 1m 51s | A conversation with his psychiatrist helps Norman decide to sell syndication rights. (1m 51s)

Norman Lear on Network Censorship

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Clip: 9/25/2016 | 1m 23s | In his prolific career, Norman Lear often found himself arguing with network censors. (1m 23s)

Norman Lear's "Maude" on Tough Issues

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Clip: 9/18/2016 | 31s | The groundbreaking show "Maude" addressed women's issues, like abortion, head-on. (31s)

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