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Rob Reiner deserves a place in queer TV history for Mike 'Meathead' Stivic in 'All in the Family'

Opinion: Reiner played the liberal conscience of All in the Family, and the character remains a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and fighting for what’s right.

Rob Reiner, filmmaker and marriage equality advocate, and wife Michele dead in apparent homicide

Rob Reiner cofounded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which led the fight against California's Prop. 8.

Anthony Geary of 'All in the Family' Remembers Norman Lear Subverting Queer TV Stereotypes

Geary, a record eight-time Daytime Emmy winner for his work on General Hospital, was cast as the straight “Roger the Fairy” in an early episode of All in the Family that broke gay stereotypes.

Remembering Norman Lear and His Pioneering LGBTQ-Inclusive Shows

Lear featured some of the first gay characters on TV and founded the liberal advocacy organization People for the American Way.

How the Gay Agenda Took Over TV

Matt Baume’s new book explores the fascinating relationship between queer history and the American sitcom.