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Few sitcoms have left as indelible a mark on television history as All in the Family. Created by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin in 1971, the show ran for nine years before evolving into Archie Bunker's Place. During its tenure, it tackled…

The first drag queen to be "afforded dignity, love, and respect" on mainstream television appeared 34 years before the debut of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” in a 1975 episode of “All in the Family.” In Season Six of the CBS…

Bud Yorkin, the celebrated director-producer and former partner of Norman Lear, was known for his easygoing nature and his dedication to making actors feel at ease on set. Rob Reiner, who collaborated with Yorkin on "All in the Family,"…

Boy, the way Glenn Miller played, songs that made 'The Hit Parade.' Guys like us, we had it made. Those were the days!" This iconic theme song opened All in the Family, which premiered on January 12, 1971, exactly 40 years ago today.…

All In The Family broke new ground during a pivotal moment in American history. With the civil rights movement in full swing, issues of race, creed, and sex became common topics at dinner tables across the country. Emerging in the…

In 1971, writer-producer Norman Lear created television's first sympathetic gay character, Archie’s friend on “All in the Family.” By 1975, “Hot L Baltimore” featured TV’s first gay couple as regular characters. Lear also founded People…

Ariel Winter, known for her role as Alex Dunphy in Modern Family, ventured into Law & Order: SVU in 2019, marking a significant departure from her comedic roots. Her guest appearance in the episode "The Darkest Journey…

Mariska Hargitay, best known for her iconic role as Olivia Benson on the hit crime drama Law & Order: SVU, has been the show's cornerstone since it premiered in the 1990s. While many cast members, including her on-screen partner…

Mariska Hargitay, renowned for her iconic portrayal of Lt. Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, has a compelling story both on and off screen. Her lineage includes her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, and her father, Mickey…

Many fans of Law & Order: SVU can't envision the series without Mariska Hargitay leading the charge. Portraying Olivia Benson, who ascends to the rank of Captain of the SVU squad, Hargitay has become synonymous with the…