The Sitcoms of Norman Lear
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers; McFarland & Co.
Published: October 27, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9780786427635
Subjects: Biography: film, television & music; Television; United States - General; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; Performing Arts; Cinema/Film: Book; Television - History & Criticism; Reference; Film & Video - History & Criticism; Criticism and interpretation; History and criticism; Lear, Norman; Television comedies; United States
Description: "With an analysis of Norman Lear's sitcoms, this volume explores his production career during the 1970s. It emphasizes how Lear's shows reflected the political and cultural milieu, and how they addressed societal issues including racism, child abuse and gun control. Interviews with some of the actors and actresses such as Rue McClanahan and Marla Gibbs are included"--Provided by publisher.