Networks Set a Simulcast Norman Lear Tribute
December 6, 2023 by Marisa Roffman
NORMAN LEAR: 100 YEARS OF MUSIC AND LAUGHTER – Honoring the life and legacy of the remarkable storyteller, activist and philanthropist Norman Lear, ABC will present a one-night-only celebration, “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter.” The special will pay homage to the man behind some of television’s greatest stories and will feature an impressive lineup of celebrity guests and musical performances to celebrate his 100th birthday, the star-studded evening airs THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Christopher Willard)
NORMAN LEAR
Norman Lear will be honored in an incredible way on Wednesday, December 6: At 8/7c, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and The CW will simulcast an on-air in memoriam card tonight honoring the TV legend.
Lear died on December 5; he was 101 years old.
Additionally, MeTV and Catchy Comedy have set tributes to the icon, set to air later this week. Check out the schedule…
The MeTV Network Remembers Norman Lear
Sunday, December 10, 2023
6:00-7:30pm – The 200th Episode Celebration of All in the Family (90-minute retrospective hosted by Norman Lear)
7:30pm – All in the Family, “Sammy’s Visit”
8:00pm – All in the Family, “Christmas Day at the Bunker’s”
8:30pm – Good Times, “Penny’s Christmas”
9:00pm – Good Times, “The Traveling Christmas”
9:30pm – Sanford and Son, “Ebenezer Sanford”
Catchy Comedy Remembers Norman Lear
Friday, December 8, 2023
8:00-9:30pm – The 200th Episode Celebration of All in the Family (90-minute retrospective hosted by Norman Lear)
Update (2:03 PM): Great Entertainment Television will host marathons of GOOD TIMES and SANFORD AND SON.
Saturday, December 9
10A – Sanford and Son, “Crossed Swords”
10:30A – Sanford and Son, “Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three”
11A – Sanford and Son, “The Puerto Ricans Are Coming!”
11:30A – Sanford and Son, “A Visit From Lena Horne”
12p – Sanford and Son, “Mama’s Baby, Papa’s Maybe”
Sunday, December 10
10A – Good Times, “Too Old Blues”
10:30A – Good Times, “Cousin Cleatus”
11A – Good Times, “A Matter of Mothers”
11:30A – Good Times, “That’s Entertainment, Evans Style”
12P – Good Times, “The Dinner Party”
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