Mike Milligan, writer and producer of 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons,' dies at 77

Mike Milligan, a writer and producer known for shows like "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," passed away on December 20 at the age of 77 due to acute respiratory failure. Milligan was born on January 28, 1947, in Los Angeles and graduated from Loyola Marymount University. He served in the Air Force before pursuing a career in television, collaborating with Jay Moriarty for 18 years. He received an NAACP Image Award for his work on "The Jeffersons," which addressed significant social issues. Milligan also contributed to various other shows and worked on initiatives related to trauma-informed care for the homeless.