Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as “All in the Family” and “Maude,” has died. He was 101.

"Norman Lear: His Life and Times" is a new biography by Tripp Whetsell. Credit: ApplauseIn the intro you write that you tried to get Lear's input and got a response back saying he was too busy.