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Norman Lear: A Life on Television

2023·Movie
43min
IMDb5.7

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

A real life story, show business, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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.
TV HistorySitcom IconPop Culture RetrospectiveNostalgicInformativeArchival FootageCentennial CelebrationBehind-the-Scenes

Crew

Produced by:
Erin Johnson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Norman Lear: A Life on Television worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Norman Lear: A Life on Television?

0 h 43 min

Norman Lear: A Life on Television runs 0 h 43 min.

Is Norman Lear: A Life on Television based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Norman Lear: A Life on Television in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.