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Sally Struthers Accuses Norman Lear, Betty White in Podcast

1/18/2025

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Sally Struthers unleashed a storm of controversy in a recent podcast, accusing Norman Lear of pilfering the concept for "All in the Family" from Carroll O'Connor, while revealing a strained bond with him. She didn’t hold back on Betty White either, alleging that White fat-shamed her during a game show pilot, labeling her behavior as "passive-aggressive."

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Sally Struthers unleashed a storm of controversy in a recent podcast, accusing Norman Lear of pilfering the concept for "All in the Family" from Carroll O'Connor, while revealing a strained bond with him. She didn’t hold back on Betty White either, alleging that White fat-shamed her during a game show pilot, labeling her behavior as "passive-aggressive."