The series was based in reality!
Norman Lear, the developer of the show, based the entire Bunker family off of his own childhood. Norm’s father, Lear, was the entire basis for Archie – albeit in a much funnier way.
The Series Was Based In Reality
CBS tried to regulate the screenwriters.
When Norman Lear was developing the initial 13 episodes he would keep receiving memos from CBS as to what words to use and not use. They wanted ‘edgy’ but not too edgy. Lear ignored the memos.
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CBS Tried To Regulate The Screenwriters
