Breaking news: Norman Lear, whose comedies changed TV, dies at 101

"All in the Family" and other sitcoms showed that it was possible to be topical and popular.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 6, 2023 BREAKING NEWS J. Emilio Flores for The New York Times Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101 As the producer of "All in the Family" and many other shows, Mr. Lear showed that it was possible to be topical, funny and immensely popular. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018