Norman Lear
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Norman Lear has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on SmartLess. Presented as symbol of Mayfield PD corruption; alleged involvement in coercion and payments to witnesses, affecting case integrity.
Norman Milton Lear was an American screenwriter and producer who wrote and produced more than 100 television shows during a career that lasted over 70 years. Lear created and produced numerous popular 1970s sitcoms, including All in the Family (1971–1979), Maude (1972–1978), Sanford and Son (1972–1977), One Day at a Time (1975–1984), The Jeffersons (1975–1985), and Good Times (1974–1979). His works introduced political and social themes to the sitcom format.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Police official (Mayfield Police Department, as described) |
| Affiliation | Mayfield Police Department (as described) |
| Field | Television |
How do different shows talk about Norman Lear?
2 shows discussed Norman Lear in these episodes.
- SmartLess — 2 episodes
- Sword and Scale — 1 episode
The head guy there, Ronnie Lear, was almost comically corrupt.
Episode 332
Who talks about Norman Lear on podcasts?
Jason Bateman brought up Norman Lear; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Sword and Scale.
- Episode 332 on Sword and Scale (Dec 2025)
- Tom Freston | SmartLess on SmartLess (Nov 2025)
- RE-RELEASE: Kerry Washington | SmartLess on SmartLess (Sep 2025) — Jason Bateman
What is Norman Lear mentioned alongside?
Norman Lear is most often mentioned alongside HBO, SmartLess and American Express.
Mentioned together: HBO, SmartLess, American Express, Will Arnett, Comedy Central, India, Audible, U.S.C., Viacom, YouTube