What were some of Norman Lear's most iconic sitcoms?

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Norman Lear, the influential creator of groundbreaking sitcoms such as "All in the Family," "Sanford and Son," "The Jeffersons," and "Maude," has passed away at the age of 101. His work is credited with introducing social commentary and addressing complex issues through comedy, significantly shaping American television. The discussion highlights the potential for a modern remake of "All in the Family," suggesting it could explore the evolution of its characters into contemporary archetypes, reflecting current societal divides. The idea emphasizes the blend of humor and serious themes that characterized Lear's original work, while also acknowledging the challenges and risks involved in producing such content today.
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I think "All in the family" was the most incisive. A remake today will have to show the (d)evolution of Archie and Meathead respectively into MAGA and woke entities. Just imagine the possibilities for laughter with a measure of its success being (no laughing matter) the number of death threats to its producers.
 
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