American Masters

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

With unprecedented access to Lear, his work and his massive personal archives, American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking TV success and social activism. The documentary also features colorful stories from Lear’s family, friends and collaborators.

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

1h 24m

With unprecedented access to Lear, his work and his massive personal archives, American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking TV success and social activism. The documentary also features colorful stories from Lear’s family, friends and collaborators.

Previews + Extras

  • Norman Lear's "Maude" on Tough Issues: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Norman Lear's "Maude" on Tough Issues

    S30 E8 - 31s

    Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear’s name is synonymous with the sitcom. The first documentary about the 94-year-old television legend, "American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You," premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

  • Norman Lear on Network Censorship : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Norman Lear on Network Censorship

    S30 E8 - 1m 23s

    Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear’s name is synonymous with the sitcom. The first documentary about the 94-year-old television legend, "American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You," premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

  • Norman Lear's Psychiatrist: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Norman Lear's Psychiatrist

    S30 E8 - 1m 51s

    Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear’s name is synonymous with the sitcom. The first documentary about the 94-year-old television legend, "American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You," premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

  • Norman Lear on Legacy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Norman Lear on Legacy

    S30 E8 - 27s

    Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear’s name is synonymous with the sitcom. The first documentary about the 94-year-old television legend, "American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You," premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

  • Norman Lear - All in The Family Disclaimer : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Norman Lear - All in The Family Disclaimer

    S30 E8 - 57s

    Norman Lear's controversial work led to a disclaimer from CBS. The first documentary about the 94-year-old television legend, "American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You," premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

  • Norman Lear on the Red Carpet: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Norman Lear on the Red Carpet

    S30 E8 - 1m 6s

    Actors, writers and producers comment on Norman Lear at the red carpet premiere of American Masters' "Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You."

  • Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

    S30 E8 - 2m 18s

    Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear’s name is synonymous with the sitcom. The first documentary about the 94-year-old television legend, "American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You," premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

  • Phil Rosenthal Discusses Norman Lear's Impact: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Phil Rosenthal Discusses Norman Lear's Impact

    S30 E8 - 1m 9s

    Largely responsible for the explosion of bold American television in the 1970s, writer/producer Norman Lear’s name is synonymous with the sitcom. The first documentary about the 94-year-old television legend, "American Masters — Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You," premieres nationwide Tuesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

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