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    As Norman Lear reaps new attention from TV classics, partner Bud Yorkin is again left out of the picture

    by Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times Jul 29, 2019 6 minutes

    Not all of the announced Emmy nominations were accompanied by unanimous congratulations and Champagne toasts.

    The recognition for ABC's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons,'" a revival of the groundbreaking 1970s comedies, shines a fresh, harsh light on an ugly, largely hidden Hollywood split involving one of the most fruitful partnerships in TV history. The rift between Lear and his former partner, Emmy-winning producer Bud Yorkin, shows how even some of Hollywood's brightest success stories can be tainted by darkness.

    "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and its three nominations, including variety special, was the latest triumph for Lear, who at 96 is one of TV's most well-known and beloved producers. The special, which featured Woody Harrelson, Jamie Foxx, Marisa Tomei and others re-creating vintage episodes of those classic series, scored strong ratings when it aired in May. Lear and executive producer Brent Miller have been exploring additional specials with ABC executives, which would be promoted as major prime-time events.

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