Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Sep 22, 2022

1h 25m

★ 8.0

Hollywood's biggest stars celebrate a TV legend

Overview

The one-night-only celebration honoring the life and legacy of the famed producer features intimate conversations, special performances and surprise reunions that pay homage to the man behind some of television’s greatest stories in celebration of his 100th birthday.

Genres

Documentary

Comedy

TV Movie

Production Companies

Act III Productions

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Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter Trailers

Cast

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Norman Lear

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Jennifer Aniston

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Amy Poehler

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Octavia Spencer

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Jimmy Kimmel

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George Clooney

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Tom Hanks

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Asante Blackk

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Laverne Cox

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Isabella Gómez

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Emily Hampshire

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Rita Moreno

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