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| − | '''Norman Lear''' (b. 1922) is an American television producers known for his comedy shows that were popular in the | + | '''Norman Lear''' (b. 1922) is an American television producers known for his comedy shows that were popular in the 1970s, such as "All in the Family" (1971-79). |
In 1981, Lear founded [[People For the American Way]], a liberal organization that aggressively promotes secularism and tries to discredit Christian political activity. In 2007 the organization had a budget of $13 million, mostly raised by diorect mail, which it used to organize local chapters around the country, especially in university towns. | In 1981, Lear founded [[People For the American Way]], a liberal organization that aggressively promotes secularism and tries to discredit Christian political activity. In 2007 the organization had a budget of $13 million, mostly raised by diorect mail, which it used to organize local chapters around the country, especially in university towns. | ||
Revision as of 21:32, December 11, 2009
Norman Lear (b. 1922) is an American television producers known for his comedy shows that were popular in the 1970s, such as "All in the Family" (1971-79).
In 1981, Lear founded People For the American Way, a liberal organization that aggressively promotes secularism and tries to discredit Christian political activity. In 2007 the organization had a budget of $13 million, mostly raised by diorect mail, which it used to organize local chapters around the country, especially in university towns.
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Further reading
- Hunter, James Davison. Culture Wars: The Struggle to Define America (1991). online edition