Thread: StarTalk : Norman Lear 4000pts

Synopsis: Exploring the diverse landscape and evolving American culture of television, with American television writer and producer Norman Lear; writer Saul Austerlitz and comic Chuck Nice weigh in.

What did Bill Nye remember "Archie Bunker" doing in an episode of "All in the Family," as Nye rode in a taxi cab?
Deciding whether to sip from a beer

What did Chuck Nice note the creators of animated cartoons could do, before Saul Austerlitz noted "Seinfeld" had been the most influential sitcom in his life?
Express thoughts that were irreverent

What did Chuck Nice say his father did, after Neil deGrasse Tyson asked how he made "difficult" topics funny?
Stayed in the hospital for a period of time

What did Neil deGrasse Tyson note the title character did on "Maude," before Chuck Nice covered his face with his hand?
Discussed whether she should have an abortion

What did Norman Lear say he suggested Claire do, before Neil deGrasse Tyson realized she would not have the same influence as Lear?
Write a letter to her community leader

What did Norman Lear say he did in reaction to the proliferation of evangelicals who mixed religion and politics?
Filmed a public service announcement

What did Norman Lear say he noticed many young people around him did, before Lear discussed "pebbles on the beach"?
Studied business in order to make money

What did Norman Lear say he did after he turned ninety years old?
Realized he was supposed to have wisdom

What did Norman Lear say "Edith Bunker" wanted to do on "All in the Family," before Lear said there was a kind of "amusement" in her situation?
Reveal she might have breast cancer

What did Saul Austerlitz say the creators of shows like "All in the Family" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" did, which had not really been done before?
Engaged with topical social issues

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In a commercial during this show, what happened as a hotel that provided a weekend to remember was discussed?
Family ran to a window and pointed at a spectacular view, after admiring the large pool and hot tub
NOT--Children jumped on a king size bed and then flipped through a wide selection of movie channels
Friends exercised in a state-of-the-art fitness center, and used a computer to check out local bars
Couple accepted cookies from an associate at check-in, before enjoying breakfast outside together

In a commercial during this show, what did a cartoon young woman do in a car that her father surprised her with, after a white character threw tires at the vehicle?
Avoided collisions by breaking just in time, including with a high speed train
Michelin
Provides safety that lasts longer

In a commercial during this show, what did a young man do as he tried a hearty snack food that he took out of a microwave?
Played an action video game using virtual reality headsets with friends, before tackling one to protect him from an attack
Hot Pockets
Snack Bites

In a commercial during this show, who surprised those around her after she got into a car that "qualifies as more," before it cruised along a city street?
Auto show model who was attracted to other aspects than just its sleekness and aggressive styling, as she maneuvered around the showroom
BMW 3-Series
Infiniti Q50
NOT--Audi A4
Lexus IS

In a commercial during this show, what ingredients were featured and added to ice cream before various scoops in bowls and a bar were presented, as a song with the lyrics "I just wanna make love to you" played?
Chocolate pieces, some of which were melted to cover almonds before being drizzled down
​Häagen-Dazs
Boasts a flavorful collection

In a commercial during this show, what was discussed about a hair conditioner as droplets from a gold capsule penetrated an animated strand of hair?
That it made hair two times stronger, as two women walked toward each other and then playfully held hands
Pantene
Works all the way to the hair's core

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