Loraine Barr is my hero.

A couple of days ago, I wrote about Loraine Barr, who had come out of the closet at 88.
Well, there's this cool blog called Newscoma. On Newscoma, this blogmaster posted Loraine's story...and guess who read it? None other than legendary producer Norman Lear!

He offered to send her an episode of his show "All in the Family" where Edith Bunker's favorite cousin ended up being a lesbian. Loraine happened upon the offer and they got in touch. How cool is the internet? I clipped their exchange and posted it here so you can read it. (I would have clipped a link to Newscoma's page where the exchange was, but it seems all I can clip is the blog address. You can check out Newscoma's regularly awesome blog here. http://newscoma.wordpress.com/

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Comment by norman lear on September 4, 07
I was touched by Ms. Barr’s Newsweek article and hope to reach her to ask:
Ms. Barr, did you ever see an episode of All In The Family where Edith and Archie went to Edith’s favorite cousin’s funeral to learn that she (her cousin) had been living with a partner all of her adult life as a teacher — and that they considered themselves married?
It is your story and, if you’d like, I would love to send you a copy of it.
Norman Lear

Comment by Loraine Barr on September 10, 07
Dear Mr. Lear, My name is Loraine Barr and I am the individual who had the story in newsweek that you said touched you. I would appreciate having a copy of the episode of All In the Family you mentioned. You can reach me at “tempmail97@aol.com”The fact that you took the time to read the article really touched me and I appreciate your interest. Sincerely, Loraine Barr
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mr. Lear, you are one cool cat. Bless you.

And way to go Newscoma! You've got some seriously cool readers too!