Lear Stole Series Ideas from Black Writer
A black writer named Eric Monte who worked on All in the Family created The Jeffersons, Good Times and other black shows, but Lear took credit for them. Monte had pitched an idea about a series revolving around a black family for 3 years before Lear finally agreed.
Monte had to sue. He received $1 million and a small royalty for one series, but no royalty for his others. Then, he was blacklisted by Lear and his Hollywood friends, therefore he couldn't find any more work in the industry.
Very disappointed in Lear considering his anti-racist, liberal reputation. Not cool at all! Like Edith would say, "Shame, shame on you!"
https://globalgrind.com/5462299/eric-monte-story/