Norman Lear

Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created or developed over 100 shows, including many 1970s sitcoms such as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time, The Jeffersons, Good Times, and Maude. During his later years, he continued to actively produce television, including the 2017 remake of One Day at a Time and the Netflix revival of Good Times in 2022. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization People for the American Way in 1981 and supported First Amendment rights and progressive causes.