USA TODAY International Edition
HOW WAS YOUR DAY? NORMAN LEAR
The legend 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 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.” HFPA President Ali Sar said in a statement that Lear is among the “most prolific creators of this generation.”