Topic: Norman Lear
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Bonnie Franklin played a single mother on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time'
Bonnie Franklin played mom Ann Romano on the TV show 'One Day at a Time.' Bonnie Franklin was a veteran stage and television performer before she took her breakout role on 'Day.'
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Sherman Hemsley played the 'black Archie Bunker' of sitcom
Sherman Hemsley managed to make TV's George Jefferson – a money-driven, prejudiced, temperamental boor – an endearing character. Sherman Hemlsey passed on Tuesday in Texas.
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Obama shift on gay marriage unleashes Hollywood's star power (+video)
Just as Obama is heading to Hollywood for what promises to be a blockbuster fundraiser, his shift on gay marriage is getting rave reviews in the entertainment world.
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'Golden Girl' Rue McClanahan aimed to show 'that when people mature, they add layers'
Emmy-winning actress Rue McClanahan brought the saucy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux to life on the hit TV series 'The Golden Girls.'
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April Fools' Day history? Be wary of those who say they know.
April Fools' Day history is murky, and nobody knows its origins. So beware any Boston University professors who claim it originated in the court of Constantine.
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How a little jam went global
'Stand by Me' YouTube hit started a cascade of interviews, a CD – and next month, a tour.
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Playing it safe, television sticks with the tried and true
New season offers few fresh shows, but frugal times may pull in more viewers looking for cheap entertainment.
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