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Richard Belzer, renowned for his portrayal of John Munch in the long-running series "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Law & Order: SVU," has died at the age of 78. His passing marks the end of a storied career that spanned decades…

Norman Lear, the visionary force behind some of America's most groundbreaking sitcoms, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 101, his family announced. Across a career spanning over six decades, Lear reshaped television with his…

In the realm of television critique, Carroll O'Connor wielded words as sharply as his character Archie Bunker's tongue. Known for his role in "All in the Family," O'Connor was not one to mince words when it came to his disdain for TV…

The American sitcom landscape boasts numerous entries, but few rival the enduring impact and controversy of Norman Lear's "All in the Family". Adapted from the British sitcom "Til Death Do Us Part", Lear's creation became a cultural…

I don't recall my mother watching much prime-time TV in the early 1970s. If anything, she would have been watching Spanish-language soap operas, as a bookend to the English-language soaps she enjoyed in the afternoon. But somehow,…

In 1978, CBS made a questionable decision by inviting Carroll O'Connor, the iconic star of "All in the Family," to dine with some of the most prominent TV critics at the Gingerman restaurant. What followed was a night that became…

Ending a beloved TV series is a delicate task. Recent examples like "The Good Place" and "Succession" concluded after four seasons, leaving fans with an emotional impact rather than overstaying their welcome. However, for less…

ABC emerged victorious on the final night of the 2018-19 season with a stellar performance by "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons." The live re-staging of these classic sitcoms,…

Illinois Rock and Roll Museum Hall of Fame Welcomes a Stellar Class of 2023 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 698 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Celebrating Classic Sitcom Couples of the 1970s The 1970s was a golden…

Few television shows have left as lasting an impression on audiences as All in the Family. This groundbreaking series, which spawned numerous spinoffs, tackled extremely serious topics with a deft touch of humor, making it…