RIP Norman Lear dead at 101 creator Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman among other things.
good times, the jeffersons, all in the family, sanford and son, one day at a time. essentially owned that cbs sunday night lineup in the 70s. and then theres maude.
dont know the full story behind this but soured me a little on him.
In 1977, African American screenwriter Eric Monte filed a lawsuit accusing ABC and CBS producers Norman Lear, Bud Yorkin, and others of stealing his ideas for Good Times, The Jeffersons, and What's Happening!! Monte received a $1-million settlement and a small percentage of the residuals from Good Times and one percent ownership of the show. Monte, due to his lack of business knowledge and experience as well as legal representation, would not receive royalties for other shows which he created. However, Lear and other Hollywood producers, outraged over the lawsuit, blacklisted Monte and labeled him too difficult to work with.[39]
Also the short lived Hot L Baltimore
Right Steve ?
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RIP Norman Lear dead at 101 creator Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman among other things.
- bill 12-06-2023 10:57 am
good times, the jeffersons, all in the family, sanford and son, one day at a time. essentially owned that cbs sunday night lineup in the 70s. and then theres maude.
dont know the full story behind this but soured me a little on him.
In 1977, African American screenwriter Eric Monte filed a lawsuit accusing ABC and CBS producers Norman Lear, Bud Yorkin, and others of stealing his ideas for Good Times, The Jeffersons, and What's Happening!! Monte received a $1-million settlement and a small percentage of the residuals from Good Times and one percent ownership of the show. Monte, due to his lack of business knowledge and experience as well as legal representation, would not receive royalties for other shows which he created. However, Lear and other Hollywood producers, outraged over the lawsuit, blacklisted Monte and labeled him too difficult to work with.[39]
- dave 12-06-2023 11:47 am [add a comment]
Also the short lived Hot L Baltimore
Right Steve ?
- anonymous (guest) 12-06-2023 12:03 pm [add a comment]
correct
- steve 12-06-2023 1:10 pm [add a comment]