Norman Lear on how Sammy Davis, Jr. Broke Barriers on TV

Season 33 Episode 2

About the Episode

Norman Lear talks about Sammy Davis, Jr.’s guest appearance on All in the Family and how it became an iconic television moment.

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Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL]

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Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [EAD + OC Trailer]

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Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL Trailer]

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

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3 classic songs Brenda Lee performed as a teenager

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Official music video for "I Am A Renegade" by theRing, the theme song for "Renegades."

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How Brenda Lee's collaboration with producer Owen Bradley changed the course of her career

Owen Bradley, producer at Decca Records, took Brenda Lee under his wing and became a mentor to her.

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Brenda Lee made appearances on television, radio and live shows all before she even signed a deal.

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