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Television, still in its early days as the 1970s began, used its entertainment to escape from reality before Norman Lears “All in the Family” burst onto the scene in 1971.

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as "All in the Family" and “Maude” and propelled political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of sitcoms, has died. He was 101.

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as “All in the Family” and “Maude,” has...

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as "All in the Family" and "Maude" and propelled political and social turmoil into

The liberal activist died in his sleep, surrounded by his family.

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as “All in the Family” and “Maude,” has...

The “All in the Family” producer was “surrounded by his family as we told stories and sang songs until the very end,” a post on his Facebook page read.

Writer-producer-developer Norman Lear, who revolutionized American comedy with such daring, immensely popular early-‘70s sitcoms as “All in the Family” and “Sanford and Son,” died on Tuesday. He was 101. Lear’s publicist confirmed to Variety that he died at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes. A private service for immediate family will be held …

Norman Lear, who revolutionized American comedy with popular early-‘70s sitcoms “All in the Family” and “Sanford and Son,” has died. He was 101.

The creator of some of the most influential shows in TV history, including 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons,' has died at 101.