Norman Lear's controversial work led to a disclaimer from CBS. Please SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed! bit.ly/1JmUCu5 **More info & videos below** Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear’s name is synonymous with the sitcom. The first documentary about the 94-year-old television legend, "American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You," premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). PBS Distribution will release the film on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD the same day with additional bonus features. For full episodes, visit www.pbs.org/americanmasters Find us on: www.facebook.com/americanmasters twitter.com/PBSAmerMasters #AmericanMasters pbsamericanmasters.tumblr.com #American Masters instagram.com/pbsamericanmasters #AmericanMasters ___ American Masters, THIRTEEN’s award-winning biography series, celebrates our arts and culture. Launched in 1986, the series has set the standard for documentary film profiles, accruing widespread critical acclaim. Awards include 70 Emmy nominations and 28 awards — 10 for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series since 1999 and five for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special — 12 Peabody Awards; three Grammys; an Oscar; two Producers Guild Awards for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television; and the 2012 IDA Award for Best Continuing Series. American Masters enjoys recognition from film events across the country and international festivals from London to Berlin and Toronto to Melbourne. Other honors include The Christopher Awards and the Chicago International Television Awards as Outstanding Documentary Series, and the Banff Grand Prize and the Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Movies.

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