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Dec 6, 2023 · Monte also claimed Lear stole his idea for “The Jeffersons” by signing a deal behind his back. He later sued his agent, Lear, ABC, and CBS in 1977 and accepted a $1 million dollar settlement ...
Jun 26, 2022 · Creator of Cooley High Eric Monte says television producer Norman Lear is a racist who stole his idea for the 1970s hit television show, The Jeffersons.Monte worked as a writer on Good Times ...
Dec 9, 2022 · Eric Monte (L) accuses Norman Lear (R) of wrongfully taking writing credits from him on “Good Times.” Photo: Upfront TV/ YouTube, Unique Nicole/Getty Images .
I had heard murmurings of this story for years, so I decided to investigate. Norman Lear is said to have cheated Eric Monte out of proper credit and millions...
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Apr 14, 2006 · Eric Monte was a successful Hollywood writer before losing it all. Now, on a laptop in a shelter, he's got projects waiting to be pitched.
Nov 8, 2022 · Eric Monte is an American screenwriter and TV series creator. He is known for depicting 1970s African American culture; in which he wrote and co-created several sitcoms for television such as Good…