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Winter 2024

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The Winter edition includes the late Norman Lear’s lifetime legacy of laughter; our Trigger Warning gun guidelines report being named a Silver Winner in the research projects/publications category at the Anthem Awards; conversations at the 2024 Sundance Festival; and the 11 shows honored at the annual 2023 Sentinel Awards.

Norman Lear’s Legacy of Inclusive Storytelling: “He Was a Conscience for America”

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The legendary television producer, who died on Tuesday at age 101, was a champion of diverse casts as well as story subjects that tackled real-world social issues including racism, sexism and religious intolerance.

‘Fleishman Is in Trouble,’ ‘Mrs. Davis’ Among 2023 Sentinel Awards Winners, as Norman Lear’s Wife Lyn Pays Tribute to the Icon

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'The Diplomat,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Tiny Beautiful Things' were also recognized at the Wednesday night ceremony, which was put on by Hollywood, Health and Society at the Norman Lear Center.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’, ‘The Diplomat’, ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Among Winners At Sentinel Awards

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The 2023 Sentinel Awards were handed out tonight Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, and winners included writers for such TV series as Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, Superman & Lois, The Diplomat and Tiny Beautiful Things.

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.