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Advertisement A number of Lear’s shows have been recognized by the Golden Globes over the years. “All in the Family” took the Golden Globe for best TV comedy four times during its run, while shows such as “The Jeffersons” and “Maude” also picked up nominations for the top prize. A six-time Emmy Award winner, Lear is also a recipient of the National Medal of Arts, a Peabody Award and a Kennedy Center Honor. He was also among the first class of inductees into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1984. Beyond his TV career, Lear is also known for his political activism and phila...

Share 'His career has encompassed both the Golden Age and Streaming Era, throughout which his progressive approach addressing controversial topics through humor prompted a cultural shift that allowed social and political issues to be reflected in television,' he continued. The HFPA President finished his statement by writing: 'His work revolutionized the industry and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is honored to name him as the 2021 Carol Burnett Award recipient.'  Major credits: The industry magnate will be given the distinction for his numerous contributions to the television indus...

“Norman Lear is among the most prolific creators of this generation,” said HFPA President Ali Sar. “His career has encompassed both the Golden Age and Streaming Era, throughout which his progressive approach addressing controversial topics through humor prompted a cultural shift that allowed social and political issues to be reflected in television. His work revolutionized the industry and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is honored to name him as the 2021 Carol Burnett Award recipient.” Chosen by the HFPA Board of Directors, the Carol Burnett Award is presented annually to an ...

By Paige Gawley‍ Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BAFTA LA Norman Lear is being honored at the 2021 Golden Globes. The 98-year-old writer and producer will take home the Carol Burnett Award at this year's ceremony, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Thursday. The award is presented annually to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen. With his win, Lear becomes the third person to receive the honor, following Ellen DeGeneres in 2020, and the award's namesake the year prior.  "Norm...

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP LOS ANGELES — Norman Lear made his mark as a television producer who strived to explore race relation issues through his famed sitcoms “All in the Family” and “Good Times.” And now, the Golden Globes will honor Lear with its TV special achievement trophy. Lear will receive the Carol Burnett Award during the 78th annual ceremony on Feb. 28, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Thursday. He is a writer, director and producer who champions television diversity with other classic hit sitcoms such as “The Jeffersons” and “Sanford and Son.” ...