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Tonight Norman would have been joining me in urging everyone to VOTE!
Vote the entire ticket - from Kamala for President down to your local school board.
And he would have been thrilled to see the National Comedy Center use humor to shine a light on the importance of voting and defending democracy through his shows. Check out the exhibit at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY or explore it online at ComedyCenter.org/Lear. @NtlComedyCenter #NormanLear
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Norman Lear, the television writer and producer who introduced political and social commentary into situation comedy with “All in the Family” and other shows, proving that it was possible to be topical as well as funny while attracting millions of viewers, died on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 101.
Lear reigned at the top of the television world through the 1970s and into the early ’80s, leaving a lasting mark with shows that brought the sitcom into the real world. “The Jeffersons” looked at the struggles faced by an upwardly mobile Black family; the very different Black family on “Good Times” dealt with poverty and discrimination. The protagonist of “Maude” was an outspoken feminist; the heroine of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” was plagued by all manner of modern-day problems, not least her own neurosis. His crowning achievement was “All in the Family,” and his greatest creation was Archie Bunker, the focus of that show and one of the most enduring characters in television history.
Tap the link in our bio to read Lear’s full obituary. Photo by Andrew Renneisen for The New York Times
It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Norman Lear, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Norman passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family as we told stories and sang songs until the very end.
Norman lived a life in awe of the world around him. He marveled at his cup of coffee every morning, the shape of the tree outside his window, and the sounds of beautiful music. But it was people—those he just met and those he knew for decades—who kept his mind and heart forever young.
As we celebrate his legacy and reflect on the next chapter of life without him, we would like to thank everyone for all the love and support.
One of the easiest, happiest, and most treasured decisions I ever made was to participate in this song with my glorious grandson Noah LaPook as he wrestles to make the right decisions in life. And he will, I know.
#Repost @lapookaracha
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Decisions, Decisions is now streaming wherever you get your music! This song is about my anxiety surrounding making decisions—big, small, and everything in between. How do you know you’re choosing correctly? Do you ever? It’s the part of adulthood I still can’t wrap my head around.
What I DO know is that I chose an incredible producer: @stojomusic , incredible musicians: @mattydeitch@mike_lunoe@rojoned , an incredible mastering engineer: @mariatriana_mastering , and an incredible harmonica-wielding grandfather: @thenormanlear
Animation: @logoanimator
📸: gnomistphoto
#newmusic #singersongwriter #folk
After just watching a group of writers and actors on both coasts wish me a happy birthday, I can’t help but think back to my very first WGA strike in 1960. It was a different America then and has me reflecting on all of the Americas I’ve known for 101 years.
My late and beloved friend Ginny Mancini would have been 99 years old today, just two days ahead of my 101st. Happy birthday, Ginny, and please set the table for me! Love you.
In my almost 101 years, while I have served other posts, I have been, at my core, a writer.
A writer who struggled and anguished to put words to paper that would provoke, create conversation, humanize us, help us see each other -- words that would matter.
I wrote in the very first year of television, when writers were revered. I now watch talented writers struggle to earn a living wage without the path to a career like mine.
The stories we tell, the stories I can now watch on any device, are the stories that connect us, engage us, make us laugh and cry together, and inspire understanding and compassion. That is something to be protected and cherished.
I stand with writers and with the Writers Guild of America, my union. The industry is stronger when we stand together to protect our collective community. #wgastrong
As one of our dearest friends and godmother to our twin daughters, we can’t overstate how much @drmayaangelou , her courage, brilliance, and friendship meant to our family. We bless and treasure every memory of our time together.
#celebrateangelou95 #drangelou95
My son, Ben Lear, made an impactful film called, THEY CALL US MONSTERS. This young man was a subject in the film and needs our support ASAP. Please review the petition and make your own decision. I’m choosing to sign it immediately.
#linkinbio
As a Jewish WWII combat veteran, I was proud to be a part of this important @nbcnews special with my friend @jacobsoboroff . I am also proud to have done this interview with another friend, our newly minted President of @peoplefor_ , @svantemyrick . #linkinbio
