Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created, or developed over 100 shows. Lear created and produced numerous popular … See more

1950–1959
After World War II Lear had a career in public relations. The career choice was inspired by his Uncle … See more

Lear was an outspoken supporter of First Amendment and liberal causes. The only time that he did not support the Democratic candidate … See more

Norman Milton Lear was born on July 27, 1922, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Jeanette (née Seicol) and Hyman "Herman" Lear, a … See more

Lear enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in September 1942. He served in the Mediterranean theater as a radio operator and gunner on See more

Lear has been honored for his influence on American television and culture. Before All in the Family, television sitcoms in the 1950s and 1960s generally portrayed white American family life as comfortable and avoided raising issues such as racial discrimination and … See more

Lear was married three times. His first marriage was to Charlotte Rosen in 1943. They divorced in 1956.
He was married to Frances Loeb, from 1956 to 1985. They separated in 1983, with Loeb eventually receiving $112 million from Lear in their … See more