Thoughts on plagiarism,
I watched the recent PBS show 'Finding Your Roots' where one of the participants was screen writer Norman Lear, I was surprised to see him appear to take credit for a couple of very popular N.A. shows 'All in the Family' and Sanford & Son'.
I have seen others credit him with the ideas for these shows but put it down to ignorance on the part of the writer.
It is public knowledge that these were plagiarized from two UK shows namely 'Til Death Us Do Part' and 'Steptoe & Son'. even in some cases down to the exact script.
I have seen both versions and can confirm it.
Max.
I watched the recent PBS show 'Finding Your Roots' where one of the participants was screen writer Norman Lear, I was surprised to see him appear to take credit for a couple of very popular N.A. shows 'All in the Family' and Sanford & Son'.
I have seen others credit him with the ideas for these shows but put it down to ignorance on the part of the writer.
It is public knowledge that these were plagiarized from two UK shows namely 'Til Death Us Do Part' and 'Steptoe & Son'. even in some cases down to the exact script.
I have seen both versions and can confirm it.
Max.