William Loud, the patriarch of one of the first reality TV families, died today of natural causes. His death was announced on the Loud Family Facebook page.
According to the post, he died at 9:40 Am and was attended by all surviving members of his family. He was 97 and died at home.
An American Family was a television documentary that was filmed from May 30 through December 31, 1971 and first aired in the United States on the Public Broadcasting Service. The series ran one season of 12 episodes.
The documentary was a cultural hotspot in its time, showcasing family turmoil and the coming out of Lance Loud, one of the family sons, who is credited as one of the first openly gay TV characters.
It was one of the first reality TV series and spawned a nationwide discussion on the various issues spotlighted in the Santa Barbara, Calif. family. The resulting fallout led...
According to the post, he died at 9:40 Am and was attended by all surviving members of his family. He was 97 and died at home.
An American Family was a television documentary that was filmed from May 30 through December 31, 1971 and first aired in the United States on the Public Broadcasting Service. The series ran one season of 12 episodes.
The documentary was a cultural hotspot in its time, showcasing family turmoil and the coming out of Lance Loud, one of the family sons, who is credited as one of the first openly gay TV characters.
It was one of the first reality TV series and spawned a nationwide discussion on the various issues spotlighted in the Santa Barbara, Calif. family. The resulting fallout led...
- 7/27/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar News
Edgar Lansbury Dies: Tony Winner And Brother Of Angela Lansbury Was 94
- 5/4/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Crow Returning to Theaters for 30th Anniversary
- 5/4/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Matt Roloff on 'Lpbw' Future After Season 25
- 5/4/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
PBS Boards ‘Pompeii: The New Dig’ as All3Media Intl. Signs New Deal for Lion Television Project (Exclusive)
- 4/9/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
PBS Intl. Delivers Squad of Sports-Themed Documentaries to MipTV Ahead of Paris Olympics (Exclusive)
- 4/4/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
WGA East & Editors Guild Win Joint Campaign To Organize Workers At Documentary Powerhouse Story Syndicate
- 8/8/2023
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
A state of suspended discovery by Anne-Katrin Titze
- 9/24/2022
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Review – The Revolution Is Hummable
- 5/19/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Remembering Pat Loud, America’s First Reality TV Mom (Guest Blog)
- 1/12/2021
- by Robert Hofler
- The Wrap
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.