“Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You” documentary coming to PBS
Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear’s name is synonymous with the sitcom. With unprecedented access to Lear, his work and his massive personal archives, American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking […]
The Laugh Button Podcast #92: Norman Lear, just another version of you
Mark is in Japan this week so Bram Teitelman, the Editor In Chief of our sister site, Metal Insider joins us to talk about comedy in politics. We also dive into the Spinal Tap lawsuit filed this week. Then, comedy legend Norman Lear joins us to talk about the American Masters PBS documentary, Just Another […]
Judd Apatow is publishing a second book of interviews with comedians, “Sicker in the Head”
Filmmaker and occasional comic Judd Apatow has his hands in just about every hit production out there – Netflix’s Love, HBO’s Crashing, Chris Gethard’s Career Suicide. But way back in the day, he got his start soliciting interviews from legendary comics like Jerry Seinfeld and Mel Books, his enthusiasm for their craft shining through in his […]
This Week In Comedy: Celebrities do classic Norman Lear live
This week we’re seeing the resurrection of some iconic Norman Lear sitcoms for a new generation. For those unfamiliar with Lear, he’s the man responsible for the creation of legendary sitcoms like All In The Family, The Jeffersons, Sandford & Son, and Good Times. Lear is a huge advocate for First Amendment rights and progressive […]
National Comedy Center Opens Norman Lear Exhibit For Legacy & Civic Engagement
Photo by Peter Yang. Illustration courtesy of Shepard Faire & the National Comedy Center. Norman Lear, the famed TV creator of hit shows & groundbreaking sitcoms including All in the Family, Maude, Good Times, & Sanford and Son, is being honored by the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York with a new exhibit honoring Lear’s […]
“Good Times” Is Back As An Animated Netflix Series
It’s time to go back to the 70’s with a reboot of another classic sitcom. This one has been given the animated twist, as Good Times is being rebooted on Netflix next month. Based on the Norman Lear sitcom of the same name that premiered in 1974, the new animated series is centered on the fourth […]
Famed TV Producer & Legend Norman Lear Has Died At 101
Norman Lear. Some sad news broke this morning. TV legend Norman Lear has passed away at the age of 101 of natural causes at his home. “Thank you for the moving outpouring of love and support in honor of our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather,” Lear’s family said in a statement. “Norman lived a life […]
Watch: Judd Apatow Talks Please Don’t Destroy And Hanging Out At Mel Brooks’ House
Before Judd Apatow became the household name he is today directing producing some of the biggest comedy films of all time (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Step Brothers, & Bridesmaids to name a few), the comedian turned film-maker & comedy writer got his start learning from comics who lead the way before him. Many of […]
Exploring the Norman Lear Connected Universe
Few names in comedy have made more of an impact than Norman Lear, who turns 101 years old today. Mere mention of the name alone brings to mind countless projects he’s had a hand in over the years, including All in the Family, Good Times, Maude, Sanford and Son, The Jefferson’s, One Day at a […]
The 2023 Emmy Awards Nominations: All Your Comedy Favorites
This morning, the TV Academy announced the annual Emmy Award nominations, celebrating your TV favorites in 2022 and 2023. As usual, there were some surprises with the nominations. The biggest surprise came from Jury Duty. Everyone knew Barry, Ted Lasso, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, and Abbott Elementary would be […]