In 1972, a year before Roe, Norman Lear made the decision to air this episode about Maude, 47, choosing an abortion. 65 million people in America tuned in; it was a watershed moment that brought the issue of abortion into American living rooms.
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) December 7, 2023
Lear died this week at age 100. pic.twitter.com/D07JXoZHe9
Norman Lear’s son-in-law, CBS News chief medical correspondent @DrLaPook, calls the legendary TV producer one of his best friends.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) December 7, 2023
He told @GayleKing about Lear’s final moments — and some of his favorite things about his father-in-law. https://t.co/7kfvthIL5I pic.twitter.com/Y777xeGu9B
What was once a satirical punchline is now Republican policy. #NormanLear pic.twitter.com/Og7llOKND6
— Bob Cesca (@bobcesca_go) December 7, 2023