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“We did an episode on Good Times which came out of a newspaper article about the incidence of hypertension in black males being higher than whites, and increasing. So we did a show in which James, the father on Good Times, had hypertension.”

Quote by Norman Lear

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Norman Lear, born on July 27, 1922, is an influential American television writer. His career began in the 1950s, and he is known for his innovative and influential contributions to television. Lear's works include 'All in the Family', 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', and 'Maude', which not only achieved commercial success but also had a profound cultural impact by addressing social issues. more

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