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Randall- Enjoyed your column about Norman Lear! I was unaware of his New Haven ties until I saw his New Haven Notable banner on Howe St a few years ago (and being an amateur shutterbug I took a picture). An interesting tidbit is that I was an All in the Family fan. I lived in Omaha NE, where my Mom was originally from, very briefly fall/winter ‘77/‘78. Anyway, I looked forward to watching the show to help ease my adjustment to my NE. Only to learn that All in the Family was not televised because it was deemed controversial (for Midwestern sensibilities). Needless to say the great Midwestern experiment was short lived! And I arrived back in CT a few days ahead of the Blizzard of ‘78.

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Great article. I knew he was from New Haven but didn't know what you mentioned about his parents. That's sad. His grandparents did a good job raising him. Didn't he go to Hillhouse? Do you know where he lived when he was here? I wonder if he ever came back to visit or for a reunion. Thanks. Bill O'Brien.

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