Norman Lear was an artist that used the rich tapestry of language, fostering diverse communication and challenging conventional boundaries. Every subject was fair game, regardless of its controversial nature.
Never shying away from challenging preconceived stereotypes while still incorporating those same stereotypes into his characters and writing. Because he was about truth.
He wrote about interesting individuals with a complexity and multifaceted nature using the truthfulness or accuracy of something.
A pioneer in sitcom writing and producing. With his openness of heart and mind, he created some of the most iconic characters and sitcoms of the twentieth century, that even today people watch, talk about and love.
I introduced my children when they were young to these shows and they loved them. Binge watching during 2020 shutdowns.
Even at the age of 101 he seemed like a young soul during interviews. He loved making people laugh and watching people laugh, rolling back and forth.
With Norman Lear’s passing a piece of me is also gone. As he was a significant part of my night time as a child in the 1970’s. I will always remember my family laughing while one of his shows were on the television set. My dad even rolling back and forth until he fell on the floor, still laughing.
I was enthusiastic decades ago to discover that he went to Emerson College. My Alma-mater. I hoped I would one day meet him. Through his writing and interviews, it seems I already have.
Thank you Mr. Lear, for the many belly laughs.
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