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treky · 11-28-2014, 03:17 AM

I just read on ewonline.com that Norman Lear is in talks with Sony about doing a re-boot of AITF that will debut next year and will be called ALL IN THE FAMILY 2015 and will probably be about a Latino family. They don't know though if it will be a series or a special.

ILuvCarolBurnett · 03-18-2015, 02:17 AM

So, it will be a show about a bigoted middle-aged Latino man? Hmmm....would be curious to see how well that goes over. But I think I would change the name to something else. Like....ALL IN THE LA FAMILIA

JSP · 03-18-2015, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

I just read on ewonline.com that Norman Lear is in talks with Sony about doing a re-boot of AITF that will debut next year and will be called ALL IN THE FAMILY 2015 and will probably be about a Latino family. They don't know though if it will be a series or a special.

If Norman Lear was so desperate to remain relevant, why didn't he put out any good sitcoms in the past 30 years?

hch · 03-19-2015, 10:29 PM

Why not a big screen version?

LittleRickyII · 03-19-2015, 10:44 PM

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If Norman Lear was so desperate to remain relevant, why didn't he put out any good sitcoms in the past 30 years?

He is not "desperate to remain relevant." Norman Lear made a decision well over 30 years ago to retire from producing and focus on other interests. And he has had plenty other things on his plate every since. He is a very busy man. He has only returned to producing on rare occasion over the years. But it is definitely not something he has pursued vigorously. Norman Lear has a net worth of $700 million. He's also 92 years old and he hardly needs a job. He has achieved everything in his career he ever dreamed of, and more. His legacy is quite secure.

MrCleveland · 03-19-2015, 11:27 PM

I doubt it will sell...

JSP · 03-20-2015, 06:53 AM

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He is not "desperate to remain relevant." Norman Lear made a decision well over 30 years ago to retire from producing and focus on other interests. And he has had plenty other things on his plate every since. He is a very busy man. He has only returned to producing on rare occasion over the years. But it is definitely not something he has pursued vigorously. Norman Lear has a net worth of $700 million. He's also 92 years old and he hardly needs a job. He has achieved everything in his career he ever dreamed of, and more. His legacy is quite secure.

Then he should just let AITF be as it was.

Clearly he doesn't need the money. What other reason would he be doing it if he's not looking for attention again?

LittleRickyII · 03-20-2015, 06:53 PM

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Then he should just let AITF be as it was.

Clearly he doesn't need the money. What other reason would he be doing it if he's not looking for attention again?

There could be a lot of reasons besides "looking for attention again." Maybe it's just fun for him putting a show together. Maybe his wife wants him out of the house for awhile. Maybe a big project like that keeps him energized and younger than his 92 years. Maybe he simply likes the creative process. You're not inside his head to know that he's just trying to get attention.

Hughsgirl · 03-21-2015, 04:12 AM

It will seriously flop! But we all know that it would be politically incorrect and/or racist if we don't watch it. Seriously - leave the classics alone!! So sick of this modern garbage!

MrCleveland · 03-21-2015, 08:22 AM

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It will seriously flop! But we all know that it would be politically incorrect and/or racist if we don't watch it. Seriously - leave the classics alone!! So sick of this modern garbage!

Second...we're getting too many TV Remakes as we speak...

Evil Zebra · 03-21-2015, 08:33 AM

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Second...we're getting too many TV Remakes as we speak...

I "THIRD" that...... what's wrong with these MEATHEADS..... is Norman Lear Broke?

hch · 03-24-2015, 06:10 PM

If there were a movie (not Tv show), the cast could be:

JOHN C. REILLY- Archie Bunker
ALEX BORSTEIN- Edith Bunker
JAMES MCAVOY- Mike Stivic
AMY SMART- Gloria Bunker Stivic
ALISON JANNEY- Maude Findley
MARTIN LAWRENCE- George Jefferson
VIOLA DAVIS- Louise Jefferson
NICK CANNON- Lionel Jefferson
CLIFTON POWELL- Henry Jefferson
CYBILL SHEPHERD- Irene Lorenzo
MIKE STARR- Frank Lorenzo
WOODY HARRELSON- Barney Hefner
JOEY KING- Stephanie Mills

sandmountainslim · 03-25-2015, 07:37 PM

They made a "modern" AITF in the nineties starring JJ Evans TV dad I believe and it flopped after maybe four episodes?

gopyle · 04-01-2015, 07:42 PM

Please no. I realize that AITF was itself a "remake" of a British show, but I really cringe whenever there is an attempt to remake or reboot shows that I enjoy.

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ILuvCarolBurnett Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 20, 2014 Location: Beverly Hills CA Posts: 312	So, it will be a show about a bigoted middle-aged Latino man? Hmmm....would be curious to see how well that goes over. But I think I would change the name to something else. Like....ALL IN THE LA FAMILIA

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Hughsgirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 22, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 804	It will seriously flop! But we all know that it would be politically incorrect and/or racist if we don't watch it. Seriously - leave the classics alone!! So sick of this modern garbage!

03-24-2015, 06:10 PM	#12
hch Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 07, 2001 Location: Montross, VA 22520 Posts: 983	If there were a movie (not Tv show), the cast could be: JOHN C. REILLY- Archie Bunker ALEX BORSTEIN- Edith Bunker JAMES MCAVOY- Mike Stivic AMY SMART- Gloria Bunker Stivic ALISON JANNEY- Maude Findley MARTIN LAWRENCE- George Jefferson VIOLA DAVIS- Louise Jefferson NICK CANNON- Lionel Jefferson CLIFTON POWELL- Henry Jefferson CYBILL SHEPHERD- Irene Lorenzo MIKE STARR- Frank Lorenzo WOODY HARRELSON- Barney Hefner JOEY KING- Stephanie Mills

03-25-2015, 07:37 PM	#13
sandmountainslim Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 13, 2013 Posts: 22	They made a "modern" AITF in the nineties starring JJ Evans TV dad I believe and it flopped after maybe four episodes?

04-01-2015, 07:42 PM	#14
gopyle Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 22, 2011 Posts: 235	Please no. I realize that AITF was itself a "remake" of a British show, but I really cringe whenever there is an attempt to remake or reboot shows that I enjoy.