NORMAN LEAR

Born July 27, 1922 in New Haven, CT

Died 2023

Master screenwriter and producer who wrote and created over 100 popular TV shows.

Using humor to address racism and anti-semitism, his all-time classics include All in the Family, Sanford and Son, One Day At A Time and The Jeffersons.

His shows introduced edgy social and political themes into sitcoms which were revolutionary at the time.

Member of the Television Academy Hall of Fame who won 6 Emmys and 2 Peabody Awards.

US Air Force Veteran who flew 52 combat missions.

“I am culturally Jewish but I am not a religious person.”