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Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'

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Celebrities -- including Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei -- re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'

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A charming, well-executed recreation of Normal Lear's classic sitcoms featuring sterling performances from an all-star cast that proves there's still a lot of fun to be had Live In Front of a Studio Audience.

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Emily St. James Vox 05/29/2019
This special might have grown out of nostalgia, or Jimmy Kimmel's ego, or a genuine desire to fete [Norman] Lear while he's still alive. But there's a comfort in ritual, in recreating the same basic ceremony over and over again. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone 05/28/2019
There was enough of interest last night to be worth trying again, whether with more Lear shows or another classic. Hopefully, though, the next attempt will try to be its own thing rather than just a lovingly slavish recreation. Go to Full Review Eric Deggans NPR 05/24/2019
So even while I was impressed by the scope of ABC's revival, I was also a bit disappointed. Is the future of network television really going to be so focused on re-creating its past? Still, there were amazing moments. Go to Full Review Neal Pollack Book & Film Globe 01/30/2020
It was fine, a kind of lukewarm TV bath. Go to Full Review Gena Radcliffe The Spool 01/18/2020
[I]t comes off more like you're overhearing something you shouldn't at a cocktail party. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 05/28/2019
...in our very divided political and social environment, the messages both these episodes imparted are relevant. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'

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James Burrows

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Woody Harrelson

Archie Bunker

Marisa Tomei

Edith Bunker

Jamie Foxx

George Jefferson

Wanda Sykes

Louise Jefferson

Ellie Kemper

Gloria Stivic

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Synopsis Celebrities -- including Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei -- re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."
Director
James Burrows
Genre
Comedy
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2019
Runtime
1h 31m