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Ryan Murphy Discusses ‘Shards’ and Norman Lear Connection

Updated 2026-08-12 18:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

TV producer Ryan Murphy discusses his plans for a three-season run of the show 'Shards' and reflects on his connection to Norman Lear, the influential creator of groundbreaking television series.

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Ryan Murphy on His Three-Season ‘Shards’ Plan, What Past Seasons Will Pop Up in ‘AHS13’ and His Powerful Connection to Norman Lear

Ryan Murphy knows one thing for certain: 1981 was the year that made him. He was 16, growing up in a Catholic family but getting his first taste of freedom. That included television. It was only a few years earlier that his mother had even let him watch it for the first time, an experience […]

2026-08-12 18:00 UTC