Norman Lear Celebrates 100th Birthday

Norman Lear celebrates his 100th birthday with an ABC special.

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Norman Lear celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday with his family in Vermont.

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In September, ABC will telecast a programme about his life called "Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter.

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Lear created "All in the Family," "Maude," "Good Times," "The Jeffersons," "One Day at a Time" and "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.

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Hollywood's biggest names toast and roast the television classic on his 100th birthday.

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Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment President Craig Erwich stated.

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We've been honoured to work with Norman over the years, and it's only fitting that

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Lear commented on his birthday in a video, noting that "living in the moment" is the most essential thing."Keep it safe.Use it, "He stated.

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