He grew up in the great depression. His father went to prison when he was nine years old for seeing fake securities in Boston." Lear, who famously produced the hit 70s sitcoms "All in the Family ...

After serving in the U.S. Air Force and flying missions during World War II, Lear relocated ... in 1967. “Norman lived a life of creativity, tenacity, and empathy,” his family said in a ...

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime-time television with such topical hits as "All in the Family" and “Maude” and propelled political and social turmoil ...