Norman Lear: A Life on Television

2023Movie43 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Story

An ET special that features new interviews with stars of the long-running comedies Lear created and never-before-seen interviews from the ET vault. This one-hour special features new interviews with stars of the long-running comedies Lear created, including Jimmie Walker and Mackenzie Phillips. Also included with this new footage and interviews is an in-depth sit-down interview with Lear that ET host Kevin Frazier conducted when Lear celebrated his 100th birthday, in which he reflected on his lengthy, groundbreaking career.

Feels like

  • TV History
  • Sitcom Icon
  • Pop Culture Retrospective
  • Nostalgic
  • Informative
  • Archival Footage
  • Centennial Celebration
  • Behind-the-Scenes

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Produced by
Erin Johnson

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Facts

December 8, 2023 · 43 min · Documentary

Released
December 8, 2023
Runtime
43 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States

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4 questions, like "Is Norman Lear: A Life on Television worth watching?"

Questions about Norman Lear: A Life on Television

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Norman Lear: A Life on Television worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Norman Lear: A Life on Television okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Norman Lear: A Life on Television?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Norman Lear: A Life on Television?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.