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Norman Lear, a comedy writer turned television creator and producer, has been a defining force in American TV. In the late 1960s, Lear tirelessly pitched a TV pilot about a working-class family, facing multiple rejections until CBS…

The Enduring Legacy of "All in the Family" and Its Spin-Offs The words "Boy the way Glenn Miller played" instantly transport viewers back to the legendary sitcom All in the Family, a show that not only captivated audiences but also…

In a bold move that captured the nostalgic hearts of many, ABC brought back two of Norman Lear's most iconic sitcoms, "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," for a special live event. This ambitious project aimed to pay homage to the…

We might have just stumbled upon NRA chief Wayne LaPierre's favorite episode of “All in the Family.” In 1972, Norman Lear’s iconic patriarch Archie Bunker, played by Carroll O’Connor, delivered an unforgettable televised editorial.…

“You’re an individual, too, Ma, and you have to be free to do your own thing.” This line from Gloria Stivic to her mother Edith Bunker on a Season 1 episode of "All in the Family" encapsulates a feel-good definition of feminism.…

Mariska Hargitay experienced a tragic car accident in 1967 that claimed the lives of her mother, Jayne Mansfield, along with two others. Mariska, just three years old at the time, miraculously survived along with her two brothers,…

At 60 years old, actress Mariska Hargitay shows no signs of stepping away from her iconic role as Detective Olivia Benson on the long-running show Law & Order: SVU. Having played the character for 25 years, Hargitay remains deeply…

Emmy-winning actress Mariska Hargitay, known for her role as a dedicated cop on Law & Order: SVU, opened up about her personal experience with sexual assault in a poignant essay. She revealed that her assailant was someone she once…

At Tuesday’s inaugural Gotham TV Awards, Mariska Hargitay took the stage to accept her Anniversary Tribute honor with heartfelt sincerity, reflecting on the profound mission of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Having appeared in…

When gunshots pierced the evening air at Donald Trump’s rally in western Pennsylvania on Saturday night, they reverberated with a haunting echo of America's turbulent political past. This assassination attempt, set against…