In the 1970s (and decades following), TV producer Norman Lear touched the lives of millions with culture-altering sitcoms like All in the Family, The Jeffersons and Good Times, pushing the boundaries of the era and giving a primetime voice to underrepresented Americans. In an intimate, smart conversation with Eric Hirshberg, he shares with humility and humor how his early relationship with "the foolishness of the human condition" shaped his life and creative vision.

Norman Lear: An entertainment icon on living a life of meaning

An entertainment icon on living a life of meaning

Lear's philosophy: We're all equal in our capacity to impact, underscoring the vastness of human influence and creativity.

Pushing cultural frontiers, 120M weekly viewers tuned into shows that amplified underrepresented voices, shaping societal views.

Transforming adversity into insight, early encounters with 'the foolishness of the human condition' crafted a prolific TV narrative.