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Norman Lear

Bio: Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was a legendary American television writer and producer who produced such 1970s sitcoms as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Maude. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization People for the American Way in 1981 and has supported First Amendment rights and progressive causes

Born: Thu, Jul 27 1922

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death: Tue, Dec 05 2023

Norman Lear is 101 years old

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Norman Lear: A Life on Television

Norman Lear would have been no older than

101 in Norman Lear: A Life on Television

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 08 2023

Being Mary Tyler Moore

Norman Lear was

100 in Being Mary Tyler Moore

as 'Self (voice)'.

Mon, Mar 13 2023

A Case for Kindness

Norman Lear was

100 in A Case for Kindness

as 'Self'.

Wed, Oct 19 2022

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Norman Lear was

100 in Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

as 'Self'.

Thu, Sep 22 2022

Gratitude Revealed

Norman Lear was

100 in Gratitude Revealed

as 'Himself'.

Fri, Sep 16 2022

"Sr."

Norman Lear was

100 in "Sr."

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 02 2022

Lucy and Desi

Norman Lear was

99 in Lucy and Desi

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 21 2022

The Super Bob Einstein Movie

Norman Lear was

99 in The Super Bob Einstein Movie

as 'Self'.

Tue, Dec 28 2021

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes

Norman Lear was

99 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes

as 'Self - Host'.

Tue, Dec 07 2021

Adventures In Christmasing

Norman Lear was

99 in Adventures In Christmasing

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Nov 29 2021

Dean Martin: King of Cool

Norman Lear was

99 in Dean Martin: King of Cool

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 14 2021

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

Norman Lear was

98 in Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 18 2021

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

Norman Lear was

98 in A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

as 'Self'.

Sun, Sep 13 2020

Find Your Groove

Norman Lear was

97 in Find Your Groove

as 'Self'.

Tue, Mar 24 2020

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

Norman Lear was

97 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

as 'Self - Co-Host'.

Wed, Dec 18 2019

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

Norman Lear was

96 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

as 'Himself (host)'.

Wed, May 22 2019

I Want My MTV

Norman Lear was

96 in I Want My MTV

as 'Self'.

Wed, May 01 2019

Robert Scheer: Above the Fold

Norman Lear was

96 in Robert Scheer: Above the Fold

as 'Self'.

Mon, Jan 28 2019

Viewer Direction Advised

Norman Lear was

96 in Viewer Direction Advised

as 'Self'.

Wed, Nov 14 2018

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee

Norman Lear was

95 in The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee

as 'Self'.

Mon, Dec 04 2017

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

Norman Lear was

94 in If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

as 'Self'.

Fri, May 19 2017

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Norman Lear was

93 in Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 21 2016

Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption

Norman Lear was

91 in Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 10 2013

Casting By

Norman Lear was

90 in Casting By

as 'Self'.

Thu, Nov 01 2012

Pablo

Norman Lear was

90 in Pablo

as 'Self'.

Wed, Oct 17 2012

The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air

Norman Lear was

86 in The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jun 09 2009

Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"

Norman Lear was

86 in Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jun 09 2009

The Brothers Warner

Norman Lear was

86 in The Brothers Warner

as 'Self - Producer'.

Thu, Oct 16 2008

A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin

Norman Lear was

83 in A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin

Fri, Aug 19 2005

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

Norman Lear was

80 in The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Funny Is Money

Norman Lear was

77 in Funny Is Money

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 01 1999

Perfect Moment

Norman Lear was

74 in Perfect Moment

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 21 1997

Color Adjustment

Norman Lear was

69 in Color Adjustment

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 29 1992

All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special

Norman Lear was

68 in All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special

as 'Self - Host'.

Sat, Feb 16 1991

A Different Approach

Norman Lear was

55 in A Different Approach

Sun, Jan 01 1978

Cold Turkey

Norman Lear was

48 in Cold Turkey

as 'Crying Man (uncredited)'.

Fri, Feb 19 1971

Come Blow Your Horn

Norman Lear was

40 in Come Blow Your Horn

as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Wed, Jun 05 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Good Times

Norman Lear would have been no older than

101 in Good Times

as 'Self (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 2024

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

Norman Lear was

99+ in Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

First Air Date
Wed, Jun 29 2022

JANET JACKSON.

Norman Lear was

99+ in JANET JACKSON.

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 28 2022

Stars in the House

Norman Lear was

97+ in Stars in the House

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020

Visible: Out on Television

Norman Lear was

97+ in Visible: Out on Television

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 14 2020

America Divided

Norman Lear was

94+ in America Divided

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 2016

To Tell the Truth

Norman Lear was

93+ in To Tell the Truth

as 'Self - Panelist'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Norman Lear was

92+ in StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Norman Lear was

91+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Finding Your Roots

Norman Lear was

89+ in Finding Your Roots

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012

Iconoclasts

Norman Lear was

83+ in Iconoclasts

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2005

Jack & Bobby

Norman Lear was

82+ in Jack & Bobby

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2004

TV Revolution

Norman Lear was

81+ in TV Revolution

First Air Date
Sun, May 23 2004

South Park

Norman Lear was

75+ in South Park

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Norman Lear was

74+ in E! True Hollywood Story

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Daily Show

Norman Lear was

73+ in The Daily Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Intimate Portrait

Norman Lear was

71+ in Intimate Portrait

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

The Simpsons

Norman Lear was

67+ in The Simpsons

as 'Norman Lear (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Saturday Night Live

Norman Lear was

53+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Dinah!

Norman Lear was

52+ in Dinah!

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

The Dick Cavett Show

Norman Lear was

45+ in The Dick Cavett Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Norman Lear was

40+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Norman Lear was

39+ in The Mike Douglas Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961