This book is an affectionate and candid tribute to Norman Lear’s seven-decade career by veteran author and entertainment journalist Tripp Whetsell, whose years of in-depth research and numerous interviews show how Lear created the gold standard for television comedies. ( Photo: Bloomsbury Publishing) Norman Lear Changed TV And No One Has Changed the Channel Since “Growing up in the 1970s, I always loved his shows. They just resonated with me. They made me laugh,” said Tripp Whetsell... City Arts 18 Oct 2025 | 08:23