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Norman Lear

Milestones

  • Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
  • Birthday: July 27, 1922
  • 2007

    Executive produced, "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song" about the folk artist

  • 2003

    Voiced Benjamin Franklin in an episode of "South Park" (Comedy Central)

  • 2001

    Produced (with Rob Reiner) a filmed, dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia

  • 1994

    Created and produced the short-lived CBS sitcom, "704 Hauser Street"

  • 1992

    Created and produced, "The Powers That Be" (NBC)

  • 1991

    Produced the film, "Fried Green Tomatoes"

  • 1991

    Returned to series TV as creator and executive producer of "Sunday Dinner" (CBS)

  • 1987

    Produced Rob Reiner's "The Princess Bride"

  • 1986

    Financed Rob Reiner's second film, "Stand by Me"; produced by Lear's Act III Communications

  • 1986

    Sold Embassy Communications to Columbia Pictures (then owned by the Coca-Cola Company); founded Act III Communications (with Tom McGrath)

  • 1984

    Financed Rob Reiner's mockumentary, "This is Spinal Tap"

  • 1984

    Produced the short-lived ABC sitcom, "a.k.a. Pablo"

  • 1982

    Produced the ABC variety special, "I Love Liberty"

  • 1982

    With partner Jerry Perenchio purchased Embassy Films; re-named company Embassy Communications

  • 1980 to 1981

    Co-created (with Alex Haley) and co-executive produced, "Palmerstown USA" (CBS)

  • 1976 to 1977

    Created the CBS series, "All's Fair"

  • 1976 to 1977

    Produced the soap opera parody, "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" (syndicated)

  • 1975 to 1985

    Created "The Jeffersons" (CBS), another spin-off series from "All in the Family"

  • 1975 to 1984

    Executive produced the CBS sitcom, "One Day at a Time"

  • 1974

    Ended partnership with Yorkin and went on to form TAT Communications

  • 1972 to 1977

    Co-created and co-executive produced, "Sanford and Son" (NBC)

  • 1972 to 1978

    Created and co-executive produced, "Maude" (CBS); a spin-off sitcom from "All in the Family"

  • 1971 to 1979

    Created the popular sitcom, "All in the Family" (CBS); also produced and wrote several episodes

  • 1971

    Feature directing debut "Cold Turkey" starred Dick Van Dyke

  • 1967

    Wrote and produced, "Divorce American Style"; earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay

  • 1963

    Produced first film (with Yorkin), "Come Blow Your Horn"; also scripted

  • 1962

    Produced "The Andy Williams Show" (NBC)

  • 1961

    First TV pilot as producer, "Band of Gold" (CBS)

  • 1959 to 1961

    Created first series, the half-hour NBC western starring Henry Fonda, "The Deputy"

  • 1959

    Founded Tandem Productions with Bud Yorkin

  • 1955 to 1956

    Produced the NBC series, "The Martha Raye Show"; also wrote and directed several episodes

  • 1953

    First screenwriting credit, "Scared Stiff"

  • 1951

    Joined the NBC show "Ford Star Review" as a staff writer

  • 1942 to 1945

    Served in the Air Force during WWII

  • Worked in public relations

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