The handwritten-style messages appearing in this booklet are printed reproductions and not original signatures.

Up for sale is an original souvenir program booklet from the 2002 Norman Lear 80th Birthday Gala.

Event Details

• “A Toast to Norman Lear on His 80th”

• Hosted by Rob Reiner

• September 21, 2002

• Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills

• Benefiting People For the American Way Foundation

The booklet features vintage black and white photos of Norman Lear throughout his life, tribute messages from celebrities and public figures including Barbra Streisand, The Fox Group, Cheryl and Haim Saban, and many others. Also includes full production credits and special thanks pages.

Condition: Good. Normal wear consistent with age.

wonderful piece of television history. Norman Lear, creator of All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Good Times, and many more, passed away in December 2023 at age 101.