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USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center Reveals Sentinel Awards Winners; Host Larry Wilmore Pays Tribute to the TV Icon

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In a sad bit of coincidence, the Hollywood, Health & Society at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center honored its 2023 Sentinel Awards winners on Wednesday night, just hours after the passing of its namesake and inspiration, the legendary Norman Lear.

2023 Sentinel Awards Announce Honorees Including ‘Fleishman,’ ‘Mrs. Davis,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

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Kathryn Hahn, Debbie Allen, Adam Brody, and more joined the night to celebrate some of the year’s most impactful storytellers.

Lyn Lear’s Statement Read At Sentinel Awards About Husband Norman Lear: “He Would Want Us To Laugh”

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Norman Lear’s life and legacy took center stage tonight at the 2023 Sentinel Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.

Norman Lear’s Wife, Lyn Lear, Says TV Icon ‘Would Want Us to Laugh’ After His Death at 101

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The film producer made her first public statement on her husband’s passing Wednesday at the 2023 Sentinel Awards

Norman Lear Honored at the 2023 Sentinel Awards

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Norman Lear’s life and legacy took center stage at the 2023 Sentinel Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.

Winners Announced For The 2023 Sentinel Awards

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Hollywood, Health & Society at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center announced its winners tonight at the 2023 Sentinel Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. The night was hosted by Emmy-winning producer, comedian, actor, and writer Larry Wilmore (Insecure, Black-ish, The Bernie Mac Show) who introduced 11 powerful storylines and the creative teams behind them.

Peyton List and Sarah Yarkin 2023 Sentinel Awards Red Carpet Arrivals

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Actors Peyton List and Sarah Yarkin on the red carpet at the annual Sentinel Awards, hosted by USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s Hollywood, Health & Society, held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, California, USA, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101

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As the producer of “All in the Family” and many other shows, Mr. Lear showed that it was possible to be topical, funny and immensely popular.

Kathryn Hahn, Debbie Allen, Adam Brody Announced As Presenters for 2023 Sentinel Awards

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Hollywood, Health & Society's 2023 Sentinel Awards in December will be the first awards ceremony to honor writers since the WGA strike.

Larry Wilmore Set to Host 2023 Sentinel Awards For Hollywood, Health & Society

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Norman Lear Center trophy celebrates meaningful TV storytelling that makes a difference.