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Norman Lear his life and times

"An affectionate and candid tribute to a figure who singlehandedly redefined an entire medium by reflecting the world around him"--

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Main Author:	Whetsell, Tripp (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, MD : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, [2025]
Subjects:	Lear, Norman. Television producers and directors > United States > Biography. Television comedy writers > United States > Biography. Television comedies > United States > History and criticism. Biographies.
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Summary:	"An affectionate and candid tribute to a figure who singlehandedly redefined an entire medium by reflecting the world around him"--
Physical Description:	viii, 352 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-333) and index. "Norman Lear complete filmography": pages 289-315.
ISBN:	9781493068401 1493068407
Author Notes:	Tripp Whetsell is a bestselling author, entertainment journalist, show-business historian, and adjunct media studies professor at Emerson College in Boston. His previous books include The Improv: An Oral History of the Comedy Club that Revolutionized Stand-Up . As a journalist, he has covered TV, film, comedy, music, theater, and other aspects of popular culture for more than two decades. His articles have appeared in The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , Vulture, and Variety, Vanity Fair, The Los Angeles Times , The Hollywood Reporter and TV Guide , among others. He lives in Manhattan.