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Which television producer created 'All in the Family' and reportedly worried audiences would sympathize with its bigoted lead character instead of recognizing the show's satire?
Answer
Norman Lear
Norman Lear created 'All in the Family' and was concerned that Archie Bunker's blatant prejudice might be misread by some viewers as an endorsement rather than the intended criticism.
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All in the Family's Archie Bunker was originally written as obviously wrong, but Norman Lear worried audiences would miss satire and side with him instead.
Other options people guess
- Garry Marshall
- James L. Brooks
- Larry Gelbart
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