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CBS Plans Norman Lear Tribute Special

CBS will air a special dedicated to Norman Lear. “Norman Lear: A Life on Television,” An “Entertainment Tonight” will air on Friday, December 8. Hosted by “Entertainment Tonight’s” Nischelle Turner, the special will celebrate Norman Lear’s career.

The one-hour special features new interviews with stars of the long-running comedies Lear created, including Jimmie Walker from GOOD TIMES and Mackenzie Phillips from ONE DAY AT A TIME, in addition to never-before-seen interviews from the ET vault. Also included with this new footage and interviews is an in-depth sit-down interview with Lear that ET host Kevin Frazier conducted when Lear celebrated his 100th birthday, in which he reflected on his lengthy, groundbreaking career.

Lear’s legacy includes iconic comedies SANFORD AND SON (1972-1977), ALL IN THE FAMILY (1971-1979), ONE DAY AT A TIME (1975-1984), THE JEFFERSONS (1975-1985), GOOD TIMES (1974-1979) and MAUDE (1972-1978), all for the CBS Television Network. His shows introduced political and social themes to the sitcom.

Phyllis Thomas

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