Norman Lear
@TheNormanLear
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Producer of All in the Family, Good Times, One Day At A Time, The Jeffersons, Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, Princess Bride - Author of Even This I Get to Experience
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Joined July 2014
As a combat vet, I fought Nazis ofWWII. Today I #takeaknee, once more, in solidarity w/my brothers&sisters still fighting 4 equality&justice
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Today, having recently turned 100, I read Donald Trump’s appalling words about American Jews, and I am nine years old again. The phrase, a horse’s ass, was an everyday expression when I was nine and it occurs to me again now. 3/3.
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I fought Nazis in World War II. They aren’t “very fine people,” @realDonaldTrump. #Charlottesville
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Bob Saget was as lovely a human as he was funny. And to my mind, he was hilarious. We were close friends and I could not have loved him more.
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I was 9 years old when my dad was found to have committed fraud & was sent to prison for a few years. Alone in bed one night, my father away, I was playing with a crystal set radio and came across the vicious antisemitic voice of Father Coughlin railing against American Jews. 1/3.
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As a 99 year old combat veteran of World War II, the father of six, and grandfather to four, I couldn’t be more grateful to Steve Kerr, a man who expressed everything I’ve been feeling since the horror of yesterday’s killings. Please watch.
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I'm the guy on the right with my B-17 crew. We flew 52 missions and dropped bombs 35 times on the Nazis in World War II. I salute every glorious comrade who served and put their country above self. Bless them all. #veteransday
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One of the dearest people I have ever known, George Shapiro, just passed. I bless our friendship and, at 99, I’m sure I’ll see him relatively soon.
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I’m confident that that horrifying moment resulted in my early enlistment in WWII and the 52 combat missions over Nazi Germany that followed. 2/3.
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In my 98 years, I never thought I would see a president trying to eliminate the U.S. Postal Service. Please watch this beautiful video and join me in taking action to save it.
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In my almost 101 years, while I have served other posts, I have been, at my core, a writer. A writer who struggled and anguished to put words to paper that would provoke, create conversation, humanize us, help us see each other -- words that would matter. 1/4.
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As I begin my 100th year, I’m baffled that voting rights are still under attack.
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This is one of LA’s most important mayoral races ever…and I have seen a lot of races in my 100 years. Karen Bass is the one true, lifelong, pro-choice Democrat who shares our values. She is the only candidate in the race with a record of getting hard things done.
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I had more laughs with this glorious man than anyone is entitled to in a dozen lifetimes. I couldn’t love and miss you more, Carl.
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I stand with writers and with the Writers Guild of America, my union. The industry is stronger when we stand together to protect our collective community. #WGAStrong 4/4
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After just watching a group of writers and actors on both coasts wish me a happy birthday, I can’t help but think back to my very first WGA strike in 1960. It was a different America then and has me reflecting on all of the Americas I’ve known for 101 years.
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Thank you for the outpouring of love. #saveodaat . To the beloved cast, crew, and fans of @OneDayAtATime:
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I wrote in the very first year of television, when writers were revered. I now watch talented writers struggle to earn a living wage without the path to a career like mine. 2/4.
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The stories we tell, the stories I can now watch on any device, are the stories that connect us, engage us, make us laugh and cry together, and inspire understanding and compassion. That is something to be protected and cherished. 3/4.
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Dearest @Lin_Manuel, The song you sent was the gift of gifts and the treasure of treasures. I don’t have the words to tell you how lifted and touched I was by your generosity of spirit. Bless our friendship and bless you.
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It’s delighted me across the years from the moment @robreiner sent me a copy of The Princess Bride script. Today, it’s celebrating its 35th anniversary. The film is 100% Rob’s rendition of William Goldman’s story. Bless Rob for the gift he’s given audiences across the globe.
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I’m told EVERYONE is invited to ABC’s Celebration of my 100th Birthday Thursday night. Thank you, ABC, for this generous and thoughtful gift. It certainly makes up for the two pilots of ALL IN THE FAMILY you forced me to make in 1970.
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My late and beloved friend Ginny Mancini would have been 99 years old today, just two days ahead of my 101st. Happy birthday, Ginny, and please set the table for me! Love you.
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Today is @carlreiner’s birthday. I am awash in memories of the lifetime of laughter I enjoyed with him — for which HE was largely responsible.
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I’m the guy on the right with my B-17 crew – or as our current president would have it, I’m one of the “losers and suckers” who were credited with 52 missions and dropped bombs 35 times in World War II. Shame on you, Mr. President, and Happy Veterans Day. #veteransday
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One of the people I love addresses the country I love. Hear him and do as he says on November 6th. Thank you for sharing @carlreiner & @robreiner.
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The Lincoln Project will inform the younger generation about the nature of their democracy today. It’s good for my kids and grandkids and that means everything to me. @ProjectLincoln #thelincolnproject.
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Rita and I are rolling into the #GoldenGlobes, proud to support our show One Day At a Time and #TimesUp.
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A better person might have the modesty not to retweet this. Bless you, Seth. @SethMacFarlane.
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@tyleroakley Funny how despite our age difference, we can be legends to one another. #NATPE2015.
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98 years old and this could be the most joyous invitation I have ever extended. Bring your family together and don’t miss the Sunday, September 13, 4pm PT/6pm CT/7pm ET live reading of #PrincessBrideReunion. Perhaps the greatest comedy/fairy tale ever filmed. #DumpTrumperdinck.
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His face, his expressions - all matched the kindness of his heart. Sidney was a noble man and will be missed dearly.
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If there’s a more loving, inclusive, entertaining and enjoyable family on television -- in front and behind the camera -- I can’t imagine who that might be. 📺🗳✔️🇨🇺@odaatnetflix @televisionacad #saveodaat #emmys #fyc
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In our nation’s history, there has never been a more #UNFIT President. Everyone should see this film and understand the importance of voting him OUT.
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As a recently minted centenarian, I have so much to be thankful for - - and as a combat veteran of WWII, I could not be more grateful for the the primarily black Tuskegee airmen who flew fighter planes escorting our B-17s to our targets over Germany. 1/3.
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I can’t bear to repeat it - - but if you want to learn of a true horse’s ass, take a look at Jim Jordan’s tweet posted on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Any film, play, or book that recommends impeaching Donald Trump is a smash hit with me. @neal_katyal #impeachbook
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I must express my gratitude to all those who made Weds night a success, and to those responsible for making the shows possible and successful nearly 50 years ago – writers, casts, directors, and crews – and my then-partners Bud Yorkin, Jerry Perenchio, and Alan Horn.
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Getting ready to present with the amazing Carol Burnett. Photobomb from the delightful @iamrashidajones. #Emmys
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SO SO happy for the time you've added to my life with "Hamilton" @Lin_Manuel. As we dive into @TheRitaMoreno's life together, I can only imagine the amount of time her story will add to generations to come.
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I could never turn my back on the @kencen. It represents the Arts and Humanities which mean everything to me. Of course, I’m accepting. .
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I’m glad I made it to 100 years old, so I could live to see #TheGreatestBeerRunEver. Opens in NY and LA today. In more theaters nationwide and @appletvplus on September 30.
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We should value lifelong public servants and should not dismiss them for something shiny and new. Experience and knowledge are invaluable. Running a city isn’t the same as building a mall. Los Angeles needs a leader who understands the challenges Angelenos face every day - -.
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and that leader is Karen Bass. Karen is endorsed by the LA Times, La Opinión, and many other leaders because she has real plans - - not just things that sound good - - to solve homelessness and make LA safer and more affordable. #vote #karenbassformayor.
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There is no greater act of citizenship than voting. We voted early. We voted safe. We voted for #BidenHarris. Signed. Sealed. Delivered. 🇺🇸🗳
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I’m not sure I have the stamina for 4-inch heels, but I’m standing in total solidarity with my friend @NancyPelosi & #DREAMers everywhere. #DreamActNow #GoNancyGo.
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Nearing 100, and the only one left of this glorious B-17 crew, my heart is singing “God Bless America.” #veteransday #uso
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Here’s a taste of what we’re going to see tonight. As soon as the evening ends, I’ll be sharing a few special performances I’m told the network just didn’t have time to program. Be sure to check them out!
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Ja’Net DuBois was all light and will be missed. I love that she wrote the theme song for her passing, “Movin’ on Up.” #GoodTimes #TheJeffersons
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Some people don't have to fake their covers because they're the real deal. Couldn't be prouder of @peoplefor @YEOnetwork's @IlhanMN.
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As one of our dearest friends and godmother to our twin daughters, we can’t overstate how much @drmayaangelou, her courage, brilliance, and friendship meant to our family. We bless and treasure every memory of our time together. #celebrateangelou95 #drangelou95
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Lyn and I pray we see this duo, daily, starting November 3rd, over the next eight years -- and bless us all. #VOTE.
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This day changed my life. It changed our country’s history.
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Congratulations @AndrewGillum, the next governor of Florida. My kids and grandkids need your influence over the next decades on the political course of our blessed America.
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As I was sitting here thinking about tomorrow night, this thought occurred to me and you can watch it above. And it occurs to me now as I write this, I hope you all join me - and watch with your family and friends.
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For the sake of your children and every tomorrow, read this.
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LIVE TONIGHT! 8/7c on @abcnetwork 📺 #AllInTheFamily and #TheJeffersons with @iamjamiefoxx #WillFerrell @woodyharrelson @iamwandasykes @kerrywashington @marisatomei @anthonyanderson and many more! #LiveInFrontOfAStudioAudience
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Minnesota Dentist: #MEATHEAD of the week and winner of the BENEATH CONTEMPT award. #NoMoreCecils
http://t.co/mIxx9zKOcl.
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The internet is home to my show @OneDayAtATime and my podcast. It is how I Skype family across the globe and can write to you now. A free and open internet is access, mobility, connection -- every nonagenarian's dream! Stop the @FCC. Save #netneutrality -
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70 years ago I may have been married to her. I don’t remember. But today we’re doing a show together. Hear @OneDayAtATime's very own @TheRitaMoreno on my podcast:
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Thankfully, the conversation continues. @TheRitaMoreno @everythingloria @MikeRoyce @JustinaMachado @toddgrinnell @Isabella_Gomez @themarcelruiz @Tobolowsky
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As I reflect on One Day At A Time, leadership and voting, I had this thought…
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Happy Mother’s Day to you veteran Mothers. Civilians, find out what you can do for #SheWhoBorneTheBattle here -- and check out @OneDayAtATime's very own veteran single mom, Penelope. @iava
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@foxsearchlight's @jojorabbitmovie is a wonderful film. How @TaikaWaititi managed to deliver such tragically oriented content with such tenderness and humanity is a wonder. Hats off to him, his film and, of course, that boy.
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One of Vanita Gupta’s earliest civil rights battles was her successful fight to free 40 wrongfully convicted people in the infamous town of Tulia, Texas. Now, join me and @PeopleFor as we make #HerFightOurFight and tell our senators to #ConfirmGupta.
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“There would be no ALL IN THE FAMILY or MAUDE without Fred Silverman. Bless his every memory.”.
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Across 35 bomb runs for the 15th Air Force in the Western theatre -- oh how we depended on one another. I could not be more grateful for having each of them to remember. #VeteransDay
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LIVE TOMORROW night on @abcnetwork at 8/7c, @jimmykimmel and I are bringing back #AllInTheFamily and #TheJeffersons with @iamjamiefoxx #WillFerrell @woodyharrelson @iamwandasykes @kerrywashington @marisatomei and many more! 📺 #LiveInFrontOfAStudioAudience
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As fine, funny, and meaningful as any half hour I have ever been associated with. Bless you, @MikeRoyce and @everythingloria. Tune in to a special episode of #ODAAT at 9:30|8:30c on @PopTV and @tvland!
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Me with my youngest and eldest of 5 daughters. I’d want this for children and parents everywhere. Hug your loved ones and donate to keep #ImmigrantFamiliesTogether . #OneVidaAtaTimeHUGchallenge
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There was only one Marilyn Bergman. No one knew that more than her husband and partner in music, Alan. To those of us who loved the Bergman’s lyrics, Marilyn takes a bit of our hearts and souls with her today.
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I could not enjoy or appreciate this video and everyone who participated more. Bless, you, bless you, bless you and thank you for filling my heart with laughter. And thank you, @EW, for your time and sharing our conversation.
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If anything can bring us hope & encouragement in these difficult times, it has to be the arts and humanities. TY @kencen for this honor.
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What a special treat to see @TonyDanza on stage tonight. Who knew the man could sing so well? I was fortunate enough to experience the full performance in the room that night and wanted to be sure all of you could share in my enjoyment.
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