Norman Lear just turned 100 and worries he’s in ‘better shape than our democracy is’

Norman Lear, the legendary television writer and producer, turned 100 on Wednesday. “To be honest, I’m a bit worried that I may be in better shape than our democracy is.” Awards Norman Lear receives the Carol Burnett Award at the 2021 Golden Globes Norman Lear receives the Golden Globes’ highest award for television, the Carol Burnett Award The centenarian was “deeply troubled” by the Jan. 6 riots and supporters of former President Donald Trump. “Those encounters renew my belief that Americans will find ways to build solidarity on behalf of our values, our country and our fragile planet.” Entertainment & Arts Heidi Schreck and Norman Lear on abortion, ‘Maude’ and deflecting the haters “What the Constitution Means to Me” author Heidi Schreck interviews Norman Lear as her play about women’s rights, or lack thereof, hits Amazon Prime. “GOAT gets thrown around a lot, but it’s important we preserve its meaning so that it can be applied appropriately to people like Norman Lear,” tweeted film executive Franklin Leonard. “Happy 100th Birthday to the most alive in the moment man I know ~ a thoughtful man living a purposeful life, a genius show biz giant, a citizen and patriot, an entertainer, a great family man, a leader, an inspiration, still, to this day ~ Norman Lear,” she tweeted.