Norman Lear has enjoyed ... and philanthropist. Mr. Lear began his television writing career in 1950 when he and his partner, Ed Simmons, were signed to write for "The Ford Star Revue" starring Jack ...

At 11 seasons, “The Jeffersons” ran longer than any of producer Norman Lear’s classic 1970s comedies ... Some of these “Black shows” ‒ a series adaptation of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot ...

Tripp Whetsell is no meathead when he talks about Norman Lear. Having grown up on the legendary producer's groundbreaking sitcoms like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "Good Times," Whetsell has ...