RIP Norman Lear

[CycloneRulzzz]

Passed today at 101. Too often the word legend is thrown around but it definitely applies to Mr. Lear.

A comedic genius. RIP

Norman Lear, boundary-breaking TV master behind ‘All in the Family’ and progressive activist, dies at 101

Lear created or developed some of the most seminal comedies in television history, including “Sanford and Son,” “Maude,” “Good Times,” “The Jeffersons” and “One Day at a Time.”

www.nbcnews.com

 

[cyclones500]

Encountered the news within the past hour (hadn't seen your thread until now). I didn't realize he was 100+. Definite groundbreaker in TV realm.

 

[4cy16]

The fact that he fathered twins at the age of 72 makes him a legend. The tv stuff was just gravy.

 

[Die4Cy]

Goodbye Mr. Roper, you'll be sadly missed.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Encountered the news within the past hour (hadn't seen your thread until now). I didn't realize he was 100+. Definite groundbreaker in TV realm.

This makes me sad for the day soon approaching when we will lose Mel Brooks. 2 comedic geniuses that thankfully for us fans have been able to give us so much great stuff.

 

[NENick]

This makes me sad for the day soon approaching when we will lose Mel Brooks. 2 comedic geniuses that thankfully for us fans have been able to give us so much great stuff.

Add Carl Reiner, who hasn't been gone too long, and you've got 3 from an era.