If you loved watching TV in the 1970s, you’ve got Norman Lear to thank. But have you ever thanked Eric Monte?
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Norman Lear’s Career 01:46 - Eric Monte 03:18 - Bad Times With Good Times 04:58 - Norman Lear’s Legacy 05:43 - What’s Eric Monte up to Today? 07:10 - Outro
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Norman Lear was instrumental in creating some of the greatest sitcoms in America. These shows included All in the Family, The Jeffersons, and Good Times. These shows were not only funny, but they also introduced audiences to some of the most popular black American characters. These shows provided opportunities for many talented black actors.
But, there’s another person who never got the credit he was due for his work on these shows. This person created George and Louise Jefferson as well the Evans family. He also wrote a popular film which inspired the sitcom What’s Happennin!!
Yet, this talented writer never got the credit he deserved. He also didn’t receive the remuneration that he deserved. In fact, he even sued Norman Lear over Good Times…
But what was the fate of this writer? Did this lawsuit cause any problems with Norman Lear’s career?
Norman Lear remains an icon of American television. He’s in his 90s now and is still seen as an inspiration for anyone in the industry. He continues to greenlight many TV shows to this day.
Things didn’t turn out so well for writer Eric Monte. He came from humble beginnings and hitchhiked all the way from Illinois to California, with the dreams of becoming a successful film and TV writer. One of his biggest dreams was to create black American characters that he’d be proud of watching.
So, what’s Eric Monte up to today? Did he manage to revamp his career after his falling out with Norman Lear? How did his life turn out?
Join FactsVerse to learn about why Norman Lear was SUED over Good Times and how Eric Monte created the wonderful characters whom we still love today…
Why Norman Lear was SUED Over Good Times (His Tragic Memoir)
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