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Comedy writer laments lack of substance on TV
Los Angeles AP interview with Mort Lachman, executive producer of CBS Kate & Allie, who argues modern TV comedy lacks social or political substance and mirrors trivia. He recalls past shows like All in the Family and MASH, notes his own career, and cites writing for politicians and anchors of the era. Lachman, nicknamed The Owl, has Emmys and other honors and envisions future political gag work.
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