If you wanted to find the Vietnam War in American television shows, you mostly had to wait until it was long over.

Norman Lear, who died this week at age 101, changed American life with the candor and comedy of his creations.

Norman Lear and Jimmy Kimmel are returning with two more editions of their "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" for ABC. In addition to Lear and Kimmel, the specials are executive produced by Will Ferrell, Justin Theroux and Lear's producing partner, Brent Miller. The special was a ratings hit and is currently contending for three Emmy Awards, including outstanding live variety special. Almost immediately, it caused fan chatter as to which of Lear's other shows or episodes could be next. We can get it so easily now and there's no longer that excitement of finding a Playboy under a blanket."

1971: The sitcom "All in the Family," starring Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker, premieres. The show, known for its depiction of issues previously considered too controversial for network television comedies, lasted nine seasons until ending