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JamesG · 08-24-2014, 06:51 PM

Norman Lear on CBS' "All in the Family" Concerns
8/24/2014
by THR Staff

Norman Lear appeared alongside fellow producers Carl Reiner and Allan Burns for THR's Emmy Producer's photoshoot. He said that CBS had major concerns about "All in the Family's" groundbreaking material.

"It took 3 years to get the show on the air. They were worried that we were saying the wrong thing. The network was worried about everything concerning the tone of the show.

Especially the main character and what he might say next. It was real people facing real problems."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...y-tyler-727207

comedyfreak · 08-25-2014, 03:41 AM

At least the show was aired and became a hit.

TVFactFan · 08-30-2014, 04:02 PM

Plus it wasn't any controversial sitcoms on in the 60's so that;s probably why it took so long

ILuvCarolBurnett · 12-01-2014, 05:33 PM

It is too bad that networks don't take a risk with something new now, because Lord knows the prime-time TV schedule could use a major shakeup.

08-24-2014, 06:51 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,072	Norman Lear on CBS' "All in the Family" Concerns *Norman Lear on CBS' "All in the Family" Concerns* 8/24/2014 by THR Staff Norman Lear appeared alongside fellow producers Carl Reiner and Allan Burns for THR's Emmy Producer's photoshoot. He said that CBS had major concerns about "All in the Family's" groundbreaking material. "It took 3 years to get the show on the air. They were worried that we were saying the wrong thing. The network was worried about everything concerning the tone of the show. Especially the main character and what he might say next. It was real people facing real problems." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...y-tyler-727207

08-25-2014, 03:41 AM	#2
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,059	At least the show was aired and became a hit.
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08-30-2014, 04:02 PM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,038	Plus it wasn't any controversial sitcoms on in the 60's so that;s probably why it took so long

12-01-2014, 05:33 PM	#4
ILuvCarolBurnett Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 20, 2014 Location: Beverly Hills CA Posts: 312	It is too bad that networks don't take a risk with something new now, because Lord knows the prime-time TV schedule could use a major shakeup.