Opinion: Norman Lear shocked, thrilled, and stirred television viewers
NPR's Scott Simon remembers television producer Norman Lear, who died this week at age 101.
Norman Lear
Norman Lear, who made funny sitcoms about serious topics, dies at 101
Lear's revolutionary comedies, including All in the Family and The Jeffersons, didn't shy away from issues of race, struggle and inequality. He believed that all people are "versions of each other."
Rita Moreno To 'My Gente': Be Proud Of Who You Are, And Don't Give Up
Moreno is being honored by the Ellis Honor Society for her work with immigrant communities. She talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her career, her advocacy, and progress in the Latino community.
40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Recognize Hip-Hop For The First Time
LL Cool J, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Norman Lear and Carmen de Lavallade are honored as President Trump skips the ceremony.