Norman Lear To Write South Park
Norman Lear To Write South Park
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Norman Lear to Co-Write ‘South Park’
LOS ANGELES - Archie Bunker, meet Cartman.
Norman Lear, the Emmy-winning producer of TV’s “All in the Family,” said Wednesday he will collaborate on several episodes of the crude — and crudely animated — Comedy Central satire “South Park.”
Among the subjects he hopes to mock on the show, about four foul-mouthed little boys and their conflicts with the world, are the U.S. push for war in Iraq (news - web sites), reality TV shows and immigration.
“This is a show that always has something on its mind — as funny as it is, as outrageous and ridiculous,” said Lear, who began watching “South Park” several years ago with his 14-year-old son.
Lear, 80, is best known for the politically charged comedies “All in the Family,” “Sanford and Son,” “Maude” and “The Jeffersons,” which confronted issues such as abortion, racial prejudice, homosexuality and anti-Semitism.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who created the cartoon world of “South Park” and voice most of the characters, said they became friends with Lear by appearing alongside him on panels to discuss censorship and the challenges of producing controversial programming.
“We just love his company and love people who have an opinion about things,” Parker said.
Since its debut in 1997, “South Park” has made fun of everything from religious extremism to genetic engineering while chronicling the antics of tubby embittered Cartman, level-headed Kyle, nervous Stan and perpetually killed Kenny as they revolt against their parents and teachers.
The new season is set to start on March 19 (10 p.m. PST) on the cable channel.
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