Remembering television pioneer Norman Lear

Shows like “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons,” created by the writer/director/producer revolutionized prime-time television.
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[@mcgarrygirl7884]

He will be forever missed. I'm so glad I lived in the same time that he did.

[@broccolihart1]

He is single handily responsible for entertaining BILLIONS of people during his tenure as a writer. The GOAT !!

[@2011Savere]

How come they never interviewed Eric Monte who Lear stole some of those shows from??🤔

[@natashabell5499]

Rip Mr Lear

The world won’t be the same without Lear.

[@jeanettaminton4630]

It WAS NOT HIM who came ANY of those characters...Look up Eric Monte...Norman Lear is a TYPICAL THIEF

[@markasflood8196]

RIP To The Creator Of "All In The Family" "The Jeffersons" "Good Times" "Sanford & Son" "One Day At A Time" "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman", "Maude" & Many More

[@otisroseboro5613]

Fact's

[@notmyrealname6150]

@@jeanettaminton4630 True. He ripped off British television.

[@Mamaa_Meyaa]

@@markasflood8196 the real Eric monte ❤️‼️

[@Aphrael76]

More then half my childhood TV viewing experience was created by Norman Lear. His shows were a huge influence on me when I was young and really taught me a lot about the world. We won't see that kind of genius and genuine goodness like him again in this lifetime, I think. RIP Mr. Lear, rest easy good sir.

[@grandadneal8114]

Sorry no they weren't. All in the Family and Sanford and son were based on British shows till death do us part and Steptoe and son. He most certainly did not create those shows he just did an American version of them.

[@Aphrael76]

@grandadneal8114 Wow butt hurt much! I don't know if he made those shows based on the British version or not, but for those of us who are North American, those shows he created were new and original to us, and for many like myself they in part shaped how I understand and relate to the world. So for that, he will always be remembered.

[@jm7804]

You for sure will never see another one like him. If you tried to produce All in the Family today you'd be cancelled after the first episode ran. The guy touched on topics that no one would touch with a ten foot pole and put them in the mainstream with no fear of losing sponsors or advertisers.

[@piscesempress1978]

I am from North America. and YES those were based on British Sitcoms. Please Educate yourself and get outside of the American Bubble and expand your horizons@@Aphrael76

[@nsnopper]

🎶 Boy, the way Glenn Miller played songs that made the hit parade Guys like me we had it made Those were the days🎶

[@davediamond9436]

Lee Adams and Charles Strouse

[@dennismclaurin1487]

By the way Glenn Miller played.......

[@nsnopper]

@@dennismclaurin1487 According to the SongFacts website, among other song lyric websites, it’s “Boy . . .”not “By . . . “. Plus, I was in my teens when All in the Family was appointment viewing on Saturday nights. I heard the song once a week, for years. I clearly heard - and remember - “Boy”.

[@RitaS0831]

He was one of best! Somehow he created shows, especially Archie Bunker that we all laughed at even though they crossed the line a lot of times. I still watch All in the Family. RIP Norman

[@evonza4858]

And I'll remember how he took John Amos's job away from him after Mr Amos wanted more for his TV family 😘and Norman was supposed to be his friend 😘❤️🖤💚🙏🏽❤️🖤💚live long and strong Mr Amos live long and strong 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😘and God deal with you Norman the thief and exploiter of the Black Community 🤨

[@shauntrailskinner9645]

*@evonza4858* Now do NOT be stupid, and pull out the race card to turn this thing ugly, FOOL!! These things happen in HOLLYWOOD all of the time, with salary issues, even with professional athletes! Heck, I wish I can make that much! So stop it with that nonsense and grow up!!!!😠 A WISCONSIN REPUBLICAN❤ VOTER 🇺🇲👍 Tony, an old school guy 63-year-old Black US AIR FORCE VET ✈️🇺🇲

[@munchey99508]

RIP Norman Lear. Thank you for your contribution to the world. 🙏🏼❤️

[@edgelordess999]

He stole from a black man named Eric Monte.

[@michaelunderwood6658]

My parents insisted on my bedtime in conjunction with the Sunday Night start of All in the Family …and they would order a pizza from my uncles restaurant …and I would listen to them laugh their asses off with my older brother and sister ….until I protested and insisted on being a part of this nova

[@amierichan1428]

He also purchased the copy of the Declaration of Independence for $8 million, that had famously been found in back of a $4 frame from a flea market, and then had it tour schools and libraries around the country for a year so that children could see it.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Norman Lear took television to another stratosphere

[@jasoneaton9477]

Lear wrote the racist dialogue...eric monte wrote the black dialogue

[@joseh3564]

Noman Lear made us laugh. We laughed at each other, no matter race, creed, class, etc., and most importantly, he made us laugh at ourselves. In the humor, we realize that we're all just human, and struggling in our own ways, and in need of salvation, even if he didn't know his messages did that, but he probably did. May he receive God's infinite mercy.

[@jasoneaton9477]

@@joseh3564well give credit to the real genius behind " all in the family " ... " the Jeffersons ".."sanford and son" Eric Monte " show him the same reverence..say his name!!!

[@jasoneaton9477]

@@joseh3564 lear didn't write a single word .the writers made u laugh

[@jasoneaton9477]

And lear had monte blackballed from ever working in Hollywood are he sued for royalties

[@steviegee7116]

Who will ever forget Sammy Davis Jr kissing Archie--classic

[@EmmyPierz-ek7hi]

When television went to #€££, we went from innocent Green Acres to offensive “ GALL in the Family”, SANDPAPER &Sin, Fraude, etc.😳😬😠. CB

[@nkemokeke9891]

Norman Lear got credit for a lot of things he didn't have anything to do with..like...Sanford and Son...Good Times etc...the black writers made those shows, he knew nothing about our culture.

[@joseh3564]

Norman Lear made us laugh. We laughed at each other, no matter race, creed, class, etc., and most importantly, he made us laugh at ourselves. We realize that we're all just human, and struggling in our own ways, and in need of salvation, even if he didn't know his messages did that, but he probably did. May he receive God's infinite mercy. 🙏

[@TheY2AProblem]

Those were my sick days from school. In the late 90s and ealry 00s, if I stayed home from school, I would go back to sleep, wake up at about 10, turn on UPN, and watch All in the Family. Everyone else watch the Price is Right, I watched Archie call Mike a "meathead."

[@AlexusYoung-t5k]

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour has been canceled. Sherwood Schwartz is very upset.😂😂😂

[@AlexusYoung-t5k]

It's a sunshine day. 🌞 (especially to be singing for a whole hour once a month). Who the f**k would wanna miss this.

[@barbarahering1310]

If shows like this were not on the country might have been nothing but bigots.

[@lamarjohnson4023]

They were all just actors,but it was Norman Lear they had many LGBTQ+ characters in the TV episodes,with the transgender person in a episode of "The Jeffersons". Had them before Billy Crystal played the part of a homosexual man in the TV series "Soap".

[@True_Christian]

And what do they all have in common? They all either already went, and/or are going, to the Bottomless Pit, just like Lear has already done!

[@mikewright9547]

What a genius he was.

[@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.

[@EmilyTienne]

He got out just before Trump launches his dictatorship. Lucky him. May he RIP.

[@davewollenberg1518]

Trump wasn't gonna be a dictator.

[@EmilyTienne]

@@davewollenberg1518 But now he’s changed his mind.

[@zacharypeacock6278]

This man influence both Baby Boomers and gen xers. He made us see the world as it was and helped shaped who we are today. RIP

[@DefLeppardFanGirl]

R.I.P.Norman Lear thank you for making me laugh❤😢

[@fallonparks1883]

Never be forgotten 😢😢😢😢 prayers for his family

[@sniperk2004]

Thief

[@stacystoltz8722]

👋🏻 🇺🇸 ❤🎉😊

[@bluediver2]

He allowed the using of the n word a disgusting word where are crickets on this subject ????????? Huh SAY

[@stewartvolk5156]

Happy Birthday today, Norman, even though you have been gone since late last year.

[@holly20022004]

We lost a legend that’s for sure ❤❤❤❤

[@destineetyson7756]

Rip Mr Norman Lear ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰🥰❤️🥰❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🙏🏻

[@LisaTiller-qg4vy]

The best sitcoms. Made us laugh. Thank you Norman. Rest easy🇺🇸

[@pascale5667]

He made a real contribution 2 🇺🇸 culture.

[@bobbiewi1188]

LORD JESUS PLEASE COMFORT HIS FAMILY ❤ IN YOUR HOLY NAME I PRAY. AMEN ✝️

[@rexiiforsure9558]

I enjoyed all his shows, but in my opinion, All in the Family topped all them all

[@video198712]

They reused that storyline about Bea Arthur's chacters (Maude and then Dorothy years later) having to get married because of pregnancy .

[@bethtyree6346]

RIP angel

[@michaelstorm2165]

Brilliantly creator, and man😎

[@nancyhoward7005]

Norman Lear. You are simply the BEST. Tell Tima Turner 🌺 hello 👋 as y'all enjoy the other side. Gid Bless

[@michaelgarcia8602]

Thank you for The Classic Sit Com. Of All in The Family The Jeffersons. Good Times & Others Shows.

[@StephenKon-wq3ki]

Great shows.

[@candicewitzkoske3155]

Who remembers Good Times and how both the Evans were deliberately removed from the script because of their discontent of how blacks were being portrayed?! Doesn’t seem to be such a good man after all.

[@PennyGrey-pl7no]

How were they portrayed?The Jeffersons were rich and decent.

[@candicewitzkoske3155]

@@PennyGrey-pl7no Good Times not the Jeffersons

[@True_Christian]

Only absolute lunatics would *ever* describe Norman as a "good man." He was only a few notches below the antichrist.

[@jamesh7571]

I liked Normans last words there, RIP in a deluxe apt in the sky my man 👍

[@jakobscreativecorner3538]

Prayers, Prayers! I did not know this! 101, man!

[@AMDbAmber-Mad-Database]

I'm not here to see, but all I can say that the late Norman Lear lived a longer life than most others have had anyway. I'd watch either show right away, but I still have too much in my plate right now!

[@vantrelllewis943]

He was the best

[@margaretek5350]

🙏🙏🙏🕯️🕯️🕯️🤍🤍🤍

[@du-wonnreuben2289]

GOD bless him, Rest in peace

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

Why do the good ones die so young?

[@MELINDASSIMPLEBLESSINGS]

RIP

[@leedebarros7434]

RIP❤

[@fallonparks1883]

😢❤

Oh my - his creativeness! RIH Mr. Lear and thank you!

[@anthonyboyd9053]

He was such a great pioneer. He took so much advantage of black people . He judgment day is coming

[@paymonbidari278]

A revolutionary in so many ways. I needed to be reminded of inspiration.al. ❤

[@otisroseboro5613]

R.I.P To The Greatest Producer Of All Time Norman Lear,You Will Be Missed 😢,I Can't Believe He's Gone 😢

[@nannerz1994]

Thank you Norman You definitely changed America for the better through laughter

[@MELINDASSIMPLEBLESSINGS]

Love his shows

[@coupdegras107]

Not even gonna parade him around like Jimmy Carter

[@CarmenRodriguez-gc9jn]

Much love for this man 😊

[@maxhubmann1696]

RIP to an absolute legend.

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

The man was a genius.

[@ishmael802]

Oh No He passed AWAY!!!! Wow 101. I have alot of respect for his legacy. His shows always kept me entertained during the summer! RIP sir.

[@andrewanderson3554]

R.I.P. One of the all time greats. Thanks for all of the memories and classic hits🙏😇😁🌷🌸🌷🌸🌟

[@ralphabreu5022]

Norman Lear was a one of kind Real television Thank you for wonderful show's that shaped my childhood and really reminded me of my grandparents...

[@jeffwindrim975]

Those were great shows when I was a kid growing up I remember them well. Thank You for all entertaining memories and laughs. God Bless

[@welldweller22]

It’s fascinating to learn about this icon here, Norman Lear. How much did he contribute, write and produce for our entertainment? The show’s listed here are classic and have much more style, wit, and messages that are still relevant today. Peace to Norman Lear.

[@christieroche-rennie3522]

RIP Mr.Lear condolences to his family, I'm 61 grew up watching these classic sitcoms, as is Mr.Lear ❤. those r the Best. Which r still in our home every week to this day.And yes he did make us laugh as is todays times it seems they have continued to do the job,which he created them to do... Thank you for the laugh,an laugh we did.an still does,

[@myidentityisinjesus8880]

You totally took Norm Lears entire life and turned it into a race issue 👏 bravo for once again finding a way to turn the screw.

[@Mr64Duke]

Sho is cause ppls like Norman Lear have always took advantage of black ppls and thts a fact!!

[@myidentityisinjesus8880]

@@Mr64Duke I think you missed my point. The media is not your friend, they did not do this for good hearted reasons, they did this to keep dividing us. That's what they do daily. They make sure we KNOW we are Black and white and we are different. They want to make sure the blacks know they are the victims and the whites are the evil ones towards blacks. Our country can't prosper if we are fighting ourselves, those in Washington can't control us if we are fighting and not watching them steal our tax money. Our roads, bridges, train systems, buildings, houses are all falling apart and we are broke. Why do we have billions to send to Ukraine but our citizens are homeless? Because they keep us divided and poor so they can stay rich

[@donaldallen9804]

Did hearing the truth hurt your feelings?

[@myidentityisinjesus8880]

@@donaldallen9804 over your head too🙄🤪