ABC TV will air a live tribute to the classic 1970s sitcoms "All in the Family" and the spin-off series "The Jeffersons" on May 22. Both shows were the creations of legendary producer Norman Lear. The telecast will be star-studded with Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei taking on the roles of Archie and Edith Bunker and Jamie Foxx and Wanda Sykes portraying George and Louise Jefferson. Both sitcoms became sensational hits and ushered in a new era of realism on American television. Issues of racism and sexism were discussed openly. Gay characters were the subjects of story lines. Social issues that resonated with the American public were portrayed in a humorous but poignant manner. Although both Archie Bunker and George Jefferson could be close-minded blowhards, they were both hard-working honorable men in many ways. Click here for more.