Tony Bravo

arts and culture writer for The San Francisco Chronicle

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TV legend Norman Lear will be remembered for iconic shows like “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons.” The theme songs of these shows have also become classics.

‘Those Were The Days’: Celebrating Norman Lear through songs

TV legend Norman Lear will be remembered for iconic shows like “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons.” The theme songs of these shows have also become classics.

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