We had a Judeo-Christian ethic hanging around a couple thousand years that didn't help erase racism at all. So the notion of the little half-hour comedy changing things is something I think is silly.
Norman LearI think America, unfortunately, collectively thinks of itself as the 'chosen people.' To my knowledge, there are no chosen people, we are all human beings.
Norman LearThat's the heart of it: My shows were not that controversial with the American people. They were controversial with the people who think for the American people.
Norman Lear