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   LACMA Raises Record $3 Million for New Works With Support of Brian Grazer, Bryan Lourd

   9:01 pm 4/14/2013

   • by Maxwell Williams

   The museum's annual Collectors Committee Weekend included curator presentations and a gala dinner attended by Will Ferrell, Robert Iger and Francis Ford Coppola.Read more

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   Website for Frat Kids to Become Raunchy Feature Film (Video)

   9:00 am 3/8/2013

   • by Paul Bond

   "Southern, conservative, God-fearing, gun-toting, patriotic Americans leave the bosom of their mother and go crazy. It’s George W. Bush and Rick Perry in college,” says producer Bob Sanitsky.Read more

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   Nancy Pelosi Briefs Barbra Streisand, Hollywood Politicos on Plans to Recapture the House

   10:25 pm 1/31/2013

   • by Tina Daunt

   More than 40 industry supporters heard the Democratic party's plans at a closed-door meeting at Norman Lear's mansion, where the crowd also watched the "30 Rock" finale, featuring a cameo by Pelosi.Read more

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   NRA Gun Control Arguments Predicted by 'All in the Family' (Video)

   3:50 pm 12/21/2012

   • by Seth Abramovitch

   TV icon Norman Lear sent along the four-decade-old Archie Bunker clip to THR.Read more

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   International Emmy Awards: Jessica Lange Praises Ryan Murphy's 'Wicked' Humor, 'Zeitgeist' Instincts

   8:27 pm 11/19/2012

   • by Erin Carlson

   The "American Horror Story" actress bestowed the Founders Award upon the creator of the FX drama and the Fox musical "Glee."Read more

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   George McGovern's Presidential Run Helped Hollywood Shed Blacklist Fears (Analysis)

   10:08 am 10/21/2012

   • by Tina Daunt

   With the help of Norman Lear and the "Malibu Mafia," the former U.S. senator who died on Sunday at 90 brought the entertainment industry's political potential into focus -- and turned the town into the Democrat's ATM.Read more

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   A Convertible, Nicki Minaj and Lunch in Beverly Hills: A Day With Norman Lear at 90

   9:31 pm 9/11/2012

   • by Kim Masters

   With a memoir in the works, the "All in the Family" creator reflects on his favorite series ("Maude"), his most difficult star (Carroll O'Connor) and why his continued fear of the Christian right overcame his disappointment in the president: "There's nothing I wouldn't do for Obama. ... Nothing."Read more

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   Four Hollywood Reporter Covers Celebrate Emmy Icons

   8:55 pm 9/11/2012

   • by Leslie Bruce

   The magazine’s second annual Icons package features Sarah Jessica Parker, Ted Danson and Glenn Close, J.J. Abrams and Norman Lear, as well as a 17-page portfolio celebrating another 19 recipients of TV’s biggest honor.Read more

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   Emmys 2012: Intimate Conversations With 24 Winners (Video)

   8:41 pm 9/11/2012

   • by THR Staff

   In behind-the-scenes video of THR's "Emmy Icons" photo shoots, J.J. Abrams reveals his biggest fear when giving his first acceptance speech, David E. Kelley explains why his first win was a "profound relief," and Glenn Close and Ted Danson engage in some arm wrestling (really!).Read more

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10. Norman Lear: The Life and Career of a TV Legend

    9:05 AM PDT 9/12/2012

    The producer sits down with THR for the "Emmy Icons" cover story. Read More