To the editor: With so many accolades being expressed to Norman Lear, really a towering determine in altering the course of tv exhibits within the Nineteen Seventies to handle the variations in American society, we must always not overlook his contribution within the years that follows. (“Norman Lear, who revolutionized prime-time TV with ‘All within the Household,’ dies,” Dec. 6)
He was a visionary in his formation of Folks for the American Approach, a corporation that works to encourage and defend democracy so that every one could take pleasure in freedom.
Unknown to many, he was additionally instrumental in selling Enjoying For Change, a multimedia effort to unite musicians and vocalists from completely different components of the world whereas attempting to immerse audiences in a motion to encourage, join and produce peace to the world by way of music.
Lear’s imprint is gigantic and few can declare to have affected as many lives as he did. He was really a silent big and a genius.
Alice Lynn, Pacific Palisades
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To the editor: We misplaced an important humanitarian effort. Lear gave us one of many best items – comedy that covers controversial topics.
His loss of life is a good loss, however his work will final perpetually.
Beverly Bender, Seal Seashore
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To the editor: There isn’t any doubt that Lear was a prolific producer of groundbreaking, superbly written comedy, “All within the Household” particularly. His character Archie Bunker was intentionally portrayed as a bigot to spotlight the ignorance of such prejudices.
Sadly and sarcastically, a present like “All within the Household” most likely could not be produced at the moment for worry that somebody is likely to be offended.
Martin Marks, Oceanside