Norman Lear is a renowned sitcom producer who has been in the business for over five decades. He is best known for creating and producing some of the most iconic television shows of all time, such as All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Good Times, and Maude. He has won numerous awards for his work, including four Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. He is also an active philanthropist and political activist, having founded the advocacy organization People for the American Way.