From the archives: Norman Lear on the power of laughter

Legendary producer Norman Lear, who changed the face of television with his classic comedies "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons," died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the age of 101. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired January 10, 2021 (when Lear was a sprightly 98), he talked with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook (Lear's son-in-law) about the importance of laughter, and social activism, in keeping him going strong.
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[@rorymurray256]

Rest Well, Norman Lear Thanks for the Laughs and Social Commentary.

[@rhyancoleman6462]

RIP to a legend. A life well lived.

[@josephinetracy1485]

A psychological "Jim Jones" type of figure, accepted by the unthinking masses whom he hated.

[@Debbie9038]

Thank you for all the laughter🥰

[@YarnCrafts4lefties]

Sleep well Sir. Your brilliance has, and will continue to, influenced generations. Thank you for sharing your vision with us.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Norman Milton Lear, you will be missed

[@hersheyybar]

A brilliant mind. May his memory be a blessing.

[@pamelamays4186]

Mr. Lear changed the TV landscape forever.

[@vickilanger1228]

REST IN peace sir and thank you for all the wonderful memories of my childhood and early adulthood all the way to to my present age of recently turned 61💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@theodiamantis8102]

Extremely influential with his work - a true gift not just to America, but to all. Thank you Norman Lear for blessing us with your vision and work. Axios!

[@chrispnw2547]

If there was an entertainment Mt. Rushmore, Norman Lear would be at the very top. He made you laugh, think, cry, and hope for a better world. He will live on through the characters he created and dialogues he started. Norman Lear moved the ball forward in America and around the world.

[@michaellang7908]

Absolutely beautiful person… a man I we don’t even know but just have to love him. Rest well our TV king ! Thank you for all your television shows

[@Breedorable]

We miss you Norman. Nor are your colleagues forgotten. Thank you for all for the laughs in my childhood. And today on repeat.❤ 📺 ❤

[@JasonNation72]

Mr. Lear, thank you sir for all those great shows in the 70s. My childhood will always be memorable because of your talents. Rest easy and fly high sir, you deserve it!

[@acnacn1861]

He was a national treasure. Rest in peace.

[@critters16]

Love him, great person. A gift to all. Condolences to all his friends & family.

[@leoqueen300]

👁 👁 👄 Norman Lear my Leo ♌️ friend in my head July 27th 1922-December 5th 2023 thanks for the "Good Times "gone but not forgotten 😞💔

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Wow he did well. 101. Thanks for all the laughs Norman, yr shows were our lives and brought everyone so much joy!

[@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk]

The G.O.A.T. of truth telling thru stick-to-the-brain-AND HEART comedy. Damn, what a gifted, moral giant. Thank you, Mr Lear.

[@hagif.4590]

Speaks like a true master that lives in the moment !

[@mhm8922]

He’s not joking. I truly think that a good belly laugh adds years to your life. It relieves so much stress and resets you. Thank the heavens for all the people who produce sitcoms, along with everyone else who direct, write, act… and let’s not forget all of the other behind the scenes folks who help make the production happen. I think I watched every one of his shows as a kid and learned a thing or two about us humans, as I hope others did as well.

[@nancyhoward7005]

Norman Lear is Fantasticly fantastic and Wonderful. Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 up

[@dashernorthvan]

love you....thank you for the memories

[@chrisfinch8637]

Mr. Norman Lear, we've been very thankful to have you on this planet, as well as share your nostalgic work in television, comedy, as well as Breakfast Thoughts, throughout your career. We'll miss you very dearly. All of Hollywood, and the world, will.

[@akrenwinkle]

I think it's cute when comments address the deceased, as if they will read them. "Ms. Eleanor Roosevelt, you're my inspiration. We all miss you."

[@GBEL-f2u]

Norman Lear. Another cultural giant from a Jewish home like many who contributed to the American cultural treasure.

[@GG-hj6kg]

RIP🙏 ❤

[@ericbarash8496]

Norman Lear dead at the age of 101, may he rest in peace.

[@nancyhoward7005]

God Bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Norman Lear and yours

[@AnthonyJMurph]

He looked great for being 98 here. He seemed to have it together until his death.

[@APTheBoss1]

Thanks Norman for Finding Eric Monte The Actual Writer of these shows!! You found a Gem in that guy its sad you and CBS did him that way and never made things right! but at that time i can see why greed took over may you RIP!

[@swriley426]

Thank you Norman thank you very much it's hard to believe anybody but you made me laugh so much

[@michaelscot4816]

Love the porkpies. Just bought a black Kangol to wear in his honor! Thanks for helping raise me Norm! Luvu. 💙

[@beefy_thevampslayer]

RIP to Norman and Marty Krofft as well 💙

[@rebeccaelle135]

Wonder Full!! Thank you! No business..

[@mostly_insane2291]

Thank you for giving us such wonderful entertainment Mr Lear. I’m using 😂😂😂 emojis because I’m sure he’d prefer it. Growing up my favorite show was Good Times. At the time I was in it for the “ DY-NO-MITE”!! But as I grew older I realized what the show had to say about society.

[@jennifer_m.8613]

He always wore that hat!

[@rodneymyers4375]

A wonderfully full life. I admit it was strange watching the original British shows and a few years later seeing the exact same shows, even same scripts but with American accents.

[@michaelscot4816]

See your energy at the black hole at the center of our galaxy. PAZ 💜

[@janetjohnson7279]

🎄🧑🏻‍🎄 Have a Very Merry Christmas!! 🧑🏻‍🎄🎄

[@Jebbie1976]

Go with God Mr. Lear. Thanks for the memories. 💔

[@edwardbenes5015]

The reason the onion goes in the middle is taste ..... onion is sharp up front - needs to be buried under the salmon to tone it down and blend in the flavor more even .....

[@markcosenza3274]

Thank God he lived in a time when America had a sense of humor. He would be unemployed in Hollywood today.

[@kellyj.azania4371]

🥀

[@nancyhoward7005]

True. I do. Sock sock....shoe shoe

[@ahmaudarberywasaviolentkle8094]

They won't need six pall bearers, because a garbage can only has two handles!

[@Sarayah93]

RIH 🔥 that H ain’t for heaven. #thief (imo) Pay Eric Monte’s family (the true creator of those shows) They ripped Eric Monte off. If any of you have a problem with this comment. 🖕🏽🤨

[@metaleater9]

Propogandist.

[@MajorAnthonyNelson]

Jesus said you must be ‘born again’ to enter the kingdom of heaven. Sadly, I saw zero evidence Norman was

[@mmmmcolbert8787]

One of the worlds biggest thiefs...