Norman Lear's legacy of activism

Name: Norman Lear's legacy of activism
Uploaded: 2023-12-14T19:32:57Z
Duration: 6 min 16 s
Description: The late Norman Lear's television legacy includes bringing previously taboo topics into America's living rooms with shows like "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," and "Maude" -- but he was also well known for his progressive activism. Svante Myrick of People for the American Way, the group Lear helped found, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to remember the pioneer.

The late Norman Lear's television legacy includes bringing previously taboo topics into America's living rooms with shows like "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," and "Maude" -- but he was also well known for his progressive activism. Svante Myrick of People for the American Way, the group Lear helped found, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to remember the pioneer.

By Jim Lokay

Posted December 14, 2023 2:32pm EST