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(0)Norman Lear
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The legendary creator of iconic television programs All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Maude, Good Times, The Jeffersons, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Norman Lear remade our television culture, while leading a life of unparalleled political, civic, and social involvement. Sharing the wealth of Lear's ninety years, this is a memoir as touching and remarkable as the life he has led.
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From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner.
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From public radio This American Life contributor and self-described "history nerd" Sarah Vowell comes a collection of humorous and personal essays investigating American history, pop culture and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
In this insightful and funny collection of personal stories Vowell travels through the American past and in doing so ponders a number of curious questions: Why is she happiest when visiting the sites of bloody...
In this insightful and funny collection of personal stories Vowell travels through the American past and in doing so ponders a number of curious questions: Why is she happiest when visiting the sites of bloody...
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"South Central L.A. junk dealer Fred Sanford and his partner-in-grime, son Lamont, are constantly struggling to make ends meet, but Fred always has just one more get-rich-quick scheme up his sleeve, sometimes involving best friend Grady. When he's not haggling over his empire of junk, he's sparring with his sister-in-law, the cantankerous, Bible-thumping Aunt Esther"--Container.
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Archie is still as irascible and highly opinionated as ever, arguing with his liberal son-in-law, 'Meathead, ' and taking refuge in his long-suffering wife, Edith, who tries her best to understand Archie's conservative ways and outdated beliefs. Contains 25 original episodes.
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Season nine finds Mike and Gloria officially moved out, leaving Archie and Edith "on their own" for the first time in a long while. Of course, that doesn't last long when Edith's cousin Floyd abandons his nine-year-old daughter Stephanie (Danielle Brisebois) on their doorstep. But, as the Bunkers have grown accustomed to doing, they make the best -- and funniest -- out of a terrible situation and take her in. Meanwhile, it turns out the Stivics are...
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One of the most acclaimed comedy series of all time returns for an eighth season with Archie still as irascible and highly opinionated as ever, arguing with his liberal son-in-law, 'Meathead', and taking refuge in his long-suffering wife, Edith, who tries her best to understand Archie's conservative ways and outdated beliefs. In this season, Archie buys a bar he can't afford, Edith questions her faith, and the Stivics plan a move to California.
15) Maude: Season 3
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Maude was first introduced as Edith Bunker's outspoken, liberal cousin on the classic TV show All in the Family. Her spinoff, set in Tuckahoe, New York, focuses on Maude's daily adventures at home with fourth husband Walter, divorced daughter Carol, and Carol's son Phillip. Contains all 23 episodes from the third season.
16) Maude: Season 1
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Maude was first introduced as Edith Bunker's outspoken, liberal cousin on the classic TV show All in the Family. Her spin-off, set in Tuckahoe, New York, focuses on Maude's daily adventures at home with fourth husband Walter, divorced daughter Carol, and Carol's son Phillip.
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George Jefferson is a wealthy and successful businessman in the dry-cleaning business who lives with his wife, Louise (Weezy), in a ritzy high-rise in New York City. The show also features the Jefferson's wise-cracking maid, Florence, and neighbors Tom and Helen Willis and Harry Bentley. In this season, George is bitten by the dance bug and comes down with a case of disco fever, Louise gets an eyeful when she sketches a nude model in her drawing class,...
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This three-disc collection contains all 24 classic episodes from the third season. Good Times tackled themes from venereal disease to U.S. Bicentennial and J.J.'s engagement, Thelma's man trouble, Michael's school problems and James buying a gun for protection. This was the last season for John Amos.