Remembering TV Pioneer Norman Lear's Legacy at 101
On December 5, we bid farewell to the iconic TV trailblazer Norman Lear, who passed away at the remarkable age of 101, as confirmed by Variety. In a poignant Instagram video on his final birthday, July 27, he reflected on "living in the moment," emphasizing the uniqueness of his second childhood. Turning 101, Norman shared, "It feels like that, in terms of the care I am getting. I get the kind of care at this age that I see children getting. And so, I am now a 101-year-old toddler, and I am thinking about two little words that we don’t think about often enough: over and next." With a career spanning decades from the Golden Age of TV to the modern streaming era, Norman left an indelible mark as a producer, screenwriter, and show developer. His acclaimed works include All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Good Times, and Live in Front of a Studio Audience. At the age of 92, he penned his memoir, Even This I Get to Experience, offering a captiva...