With over 180 interviews, the series has taken two years to make and began before the pandemic struck. “He was a thousand per cent Mel Brooks,” said Carter, who interviewed both for the series. Others who took part died before the series premiered, including Gavin MacLeod (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show”) and Dawn Wells (“Gilligan’s Island”). The younger family members (played by Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers) were recast twice before the series landed at CBS. You are part of the family.”“History of the Sitcom” debuts July 11 at 9 p.m. on CNN.

Source: thestar July 10, 2021 12:00 UTC