With Norman Lear, I think the novelty of his shows started to wear off. America was in an angry place in 1971 when these shows were first airing—you had the tail end of the civil rights movement ...
legendary TV writer and producer Norman Lear. “Every time you see a black man on the tube, he is dirt poor, wears s--- clothes, can’t afford nothing ... That’s bulls---,” one of them told ...
Norman Lear, the legendary TV impresario who died at the age of 101 15 months ago, has a brand new project. "Clean Slate" on Prime Video pairs George Wallace and Laverne Cox. He's an Alabama car ...
When a project has the name Norman Lear attached, you know it’s going to be special—but add Orange is the New Black's Laverne Cox into the mix, and it becomes something truly groundbreaking.
Inspired by Cox’s personal journey and serving as the final project from legendary producer Norman Lear, ‘Clean Slate’ dives into a fresh comedic perspective on family, identity, and acceptance.
As the 50th anniversary of the beloved sitcom’s December 1975 premiere approaches, the actress, now 64, is reflecting on her early days on set and the impact of the Norman Lear-produced series.
When Trump took office in 2017, legendary television producer Norman Lear and singer Lionel Richie debated not participating if the president attended. Lear cited what he saw as Trump's disdain ...
By Elisabeth Bumiller Reporting from Washington The trouble started in August 2017 when the television producer Norman Lear said he was skipping a White House reception for his Kennedy Center ...
When it comes to creative reigns, few in Hollywood can claim to have a more consistent, high-quality streak than writer/producer Norman Lear did in the 1970s. Debuting in 1971, All the Family ...