AdvertisementNorman Lear, who made funny sitcoms about serious topics, dies at 101December 06, 2023Selena Simmons-DuffinfacebookEmailNorman Lear (center) created, developed and produced the hit show All in the Family, which ran from 1971 to 1979. The politically charged sitcom starred Jean Stapleton, Carroll O'Connor, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers and Mike Evans. (CBS /Landov)