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An appreciation: How Norman Lear changed television — and with it American life
By DAVID BAUDERAP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Norman Lear, who died this week at age 101, changed American life with the candor and comedy of his creations. Television, still in its early days as the 1970s began, used its entertainment to escape from reality before Lear’s “All in the Family” burst onto the…
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An appreciation: How Norman Lear changed television — and with it American life
NEW YORK — In many American living rooms, the 1960s didn’t really begin until Jan. 12, 1971. That was the night the comedy “All in the Family” debuted, almost instantly changing television and American society with it. Creator Norman Lear, who died at age 101 on Tuesday, was the man behind that transformation. The series…
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Normal Lear | Passing of a TV Icon | The South Pasadenan
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Islamic radio and television union hold pro-Palestine conference in Beirut
Mariam SalehPress TV, Beirut The Islamic Radio and Television Union has held a Conference in the Lebanese capital Beirut to honor the journalists who have fallen victim to the continuous Israeli aggression in the Gaza strip. The attendees called for empowering the media, which has played a significant role in revealing the truth and winning…
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The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts announces the debut of the AACTA Festival
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) proudly announces the debut of the AACTA Festival, a four-day celebration of Australia’s vibrant screen industry that promises an immersive experience for all, from industry professionals to film enthusiasts, school-leavers, families, and aspiring creatives. The festival, including the AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group, will be hosted at the Home of…
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How Norman Lear changed television — and with it American life
NEW YORK — In many American living rooms, the 1960s didn’t really begin until Jan. 12, 1971. That was the night the comedy “All in the Family” debuted, almost instantly changing television and American society with it. Creator Norman Lear, who died at age 101 on Tuesday, was the man behind that transformation. FILE –…
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75th Emmy Nominee Celebration: Night One
The Television Academy cordially invites members to this year’s Nominee Celebration honoring nominees in the following categories: Cinematography, Emerging Media Programming, Picture Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Special Visual Effects, and Technical Direction and Camerawork. Cocktail Attire Please select from the following two options: RSVP is essential by December 22, 2023. Categories being honored are: Sound Mixing…
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Italian TV market facing uncertainty
Despite reaching a value exceeding €8 billion in 2023, the TV market in Italy faces a future clouded by uncertainty due to inflation and signs of crisis within the streaming industry. This prediction comes from Rome-based ITmedia Consulting in its report The Television Market in Italy: 2023-2025. While the TV market technically grew by 1.5…
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Channel 4 Married at First Sight FAST channel
Channel 4 is launching MAFS Live – a dedicated FAST channel offering Married at First Sight UK fans the chance to watch back-to-back episodes from Seasons 6 to 8 around the clock. MAFS Live will make its debut on the Channel 4 streaming platform on December 7th, becoming Channel 4’s first Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST)…
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‘M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television,’ an all-new, 2-hour celebration of television’s most influential sitcom
“M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television” (FOX graphic) Thu, Dec 7th 2023 01:35 pm New original special airs Monday, Jan. 1, on FOX √ Featuring new interviews with cast members Alan Alda, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Wayne Rogers and Loretta Swit, as well as original series executive producers Gene Reynolds & Burt Metcalfe – plus rarely…