Over time, his many early projects were seen as a crucial bridge to wider acceptance of Black stories in pop culture. (JTA) — Norman Lear, the Jewish TV pioneer behind iconic comedies of the ...

Last year's Sentinel Awards took place the day after Norman Lear's death, turning the event into a tribute to him. "He was such an amazing man and so beloved, not just for his creativity ...

After serving in the U.S. Air Force and flying missions during World War II, Lear relocated to Los Angeles ... Van Dyke and Debbie Reynolds, in 1967. “Norman lived a life of creativity, tenacity ...