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 / Modified nov 3, 2011 1:08 p.m.

America in Primetime: Man of the House

Tonight’s program showcases the evolution of the man of the house – examining characters from classic family sitcoms to modern shows. Sunday at 7 p.m. on PBS-HD 6. by Colleen Greer

AMERICA IN PRIMETIME presents some of the most compelling shows on television today, as well as those of the past, by focusing on key character archetypes— the man of the house, the independent woman, the misfit and the crusader — that have remained a staple of primetime through the generations, capturing both the continuity of the character and the evolution.

american_primetime-romano_spot Ray Romano (right) and producer Phil Rosenthal (center) from the hit TV series "Everybody Loves Raymond," which is featured in AMERICA IN PRIMETIME
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This episode showcases the evolution of the man of the house from the king of his castle in classic family sitcoms to a more intricate, conflicted figure in modern shows. Interviews include Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner (“The Cosby Show”); David Chase (“The Sopranos”); Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”); Ron Howard (“The Andy Griffith Show”); Carl Reiner and Dick Van Dyke (“The Dick Van Dyke Show”); and Phil Rosenthal and Patricia Heaton (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), among others.

Sunday at 7 p.m. on PBS-HD 6

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