Norman Lear, Creator Of Multiple Groundbreaking TV Hits, Turns 100

Norman Lear's shows have touched on topics many other shows wouldn't have in their day, like race, gender, sexuality and abortion.

Norman Lear is about as old as television itself. One might might say they grew up together.

Lear — the producer, writer, director and creator of some of the medium’s most groundbreaking shows — celebrated his 100th birthday Wednesday. 

“My characters have lived a multitude of lives, as have I," Lear once said.