The show that made America yell at their TVs — here's how they pulled it off.
Direction
Scheinfeld & Leaf know their music docs — this has that rhythm.
Production
Rare behind-the-scenes footage of Lear being a chaotic genius.
Director
John Scheinfeld
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original pilot was rejected by ABC twice before CBS took the gamble — with orders to burn off the first season quietly in summer.
President Nixon personally denounced the show on tape; Lear kept the recording and plays it here with visible glee.
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