Norman Lear

2023 - 12 - 7

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Norman Lear, Television Pioneer, Dies at 101 (Vanity Fair)

The influential creator of All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, and many more shaped sitcoms for decades.

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Norman Lear, celebrated US TV writer and producer, dies aged 101 (The Guardian)

Lear, best known for popular sitcoms All in the Family and Sanford and Son, lived a life 'in awe of the world around him', family say.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Norman Lear ... (The White House)

Norman Lear was a transformational force in American culture, whose trailblazing shows redefined television with courage, conscience, and humor, ...

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Emmy-winning TV producer-writer Norman Lear dies at age 101 (Reuters)

Producer-writer Norman Lear, whose groundbreaking hit comedies such as "All in the Family" and "Maude" addressed race, abortion and other social issues ...

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Norman Lear: Sitcom writer and producer dies aged 101 (BBC News)

He was best known for his trailblazing sitcoms in the 1970s and 80s including All in the Family.

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Norman Lear, who made funny sitcoms about serious topics, dies at ... (OPB News)

Norman Lear (center) created, developed and produced the hit show All in the Family, which ran from 1971 to 1979. The politically charged sitcom starred ...

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An appreciation: How Norman Lear changed television — and with it ... (ABC News)

Norman Lear, who died this week at age 101, changed American life with the candor and comedy of his creations.

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USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center Reveals Sentinel Awards ... (Variety)

The Hollywood, Health & Society at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center honored 2023 Sentinel Awards winners including 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Mrs. Davis.'

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Norman Lear's son-in-law, Dr. Jon LaPook, reflects on the legendary ... (CBS News)

Norman Lear, the legendary television producer, was surrounded by his family before he died of natural causes Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles.

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Remembering television genius Norman Lear | 1A (the1a.org)

Norman Lear made us laugh. But what made him funny? He's being remembered as a producer and screenwriter who used his sitcoms to tackle some of life's most ...

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Norman Lear's 'Maude' Showed Us the Reality of Abortion (Rolling Stone)

TV legend aired an episode of 'Maude' in 1972 that was groundbreaking, writes 'The Daily Show' co-creator and abortion rights activist Lizz Winstead.

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Norman Lear's Shows: 'All in the Family' and Other TV Hits (Today.com)

Airing for nine seasons from 1971 until 1979, Carroll O'Connor headlined this series about outspoken working-class bigot Archie Bunker, who took issue with ...

Remembering Norman Lear, who died this week at the age of 101 (NPR)

NPR's Steve Inskeep recalls a 2008 conversation with TV producer and activist Norman Lear, who revolutionized network television.

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'One Day at a Time' and Norman Lear helped lead me to my career (Los Angeles Times)

Norman Lear showcased actors and writers of color in his work, and the reboot of 'One Day at a Time,' which he executive produced, was no exception.

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