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American Masters
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Season 30
Episode 8
With unprecedented access to Lear, his work and his massive personal archives, American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking TV success and social activism. The documentary also features colorful stories from Lear’s family, friends and collaborators.
To mark the passing of legendary TV writer and producer Norman Lear, watch an encore broadcast of this program on Friday, December 8 at 8pm on PBS SoCal.
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