Norman Lear Turns 100 Years Old Today

Norman Lear's 'Wonderful' Family Celebrates His 100th in Vermont

The award-winning Hollywood writer and producer reflects on his career in this week's problem of People.

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her exceptional journey on both and off the display!

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...-and discusses his big centennial birthday plans.

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Lear, who turned 100 on Wednesday, has devoted more than 60 years to

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He spends the majority of time generating groundbreaking tv show & beloved movies.

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'70s sitcoms like All in the Family, Maude, The Jeffersons, etc. addressed political and social issues.

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"I've never selected anything I didn't like doing," he asserts.

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"My awards and plaudits mean a lot to me, and nothing relates to the drive to the studio today.

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Each time, I am overcome with joy, enthusiasm, curiosity, and sheer delight."

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