Norman Lear Jokes About Entering ‘Second Childhood’ In New Video As He Celebrates 101st Birthday

Highly talented producer and screenwriter Norman Lear, who has won myriads of accolades which include six Primetime Emmys, two Peabody Awards, the National Medal of Arts, and the Golden Globe Carol Burnett Award, recently celebrated his 101st birthday.

Norman, who holds credit for developing over a hundred shows, including critical sitcoms like, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, and One Day At A Time, shared some wisdom with his followers on his birthday.

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Norman marked his birthday with a thoughtful yet lighthearted video on his Instagram account. “Good morning and good afternoon, good evening, depending on where you are, who you are,” the producer began amidst laughter. “It’s Norman Lear here, dribbling a bit because he’s entering his second childhood, I’ve just turned 101, and that is, they tell me, my second childhood.”

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The screenwriter further revealed that he is enjoying his new age. “I’m thinking about two little words we don’t think about often enough, we don’t pay enough attention to: over and next. When something is over, it’s over, and we have the joy and privilege of getting onto the next. If there were a hammock between those two words, it would be the best way I know of defining living in the moment,” Lear added. “I am living in that moment now with all of you, and bless all of you and our America.”

Celebrities react to Norman Lear’s Instagram post

A flood of celebrities took to the comment section of Lear’s post, expressing their admiration for his life and contributions to the TV industry as a whole. Actress Melanie Griffith conveyed her deepest affection for the screenwriter. “Sending you love, Norman!” she wrote. “I love you Norman!” Superbad director Judd Apatow commented. “Happy Birthday! You are always an inspiration.”

Other prominent figures, including Alyssa Milano, John Mayer, and Octavia Spencer, joined in to wish Lear a “happy birthday” on his post. Happy 101, Norman!