Norman Lear News

The interstitials will begin airing on Disney Channel and Disney Junior TODAY, FEBRUARY 1 (10:25 a.m. ET/PT and 4:25 p.m. ET/PT, respectively) following a new 'Doc McStuffins' Valentine's Day themed episode. Additional interstitials featuring the three doctors will begin rolling out in the spring and will air regularly on both platforms. 

Director of Talley's Folly, Michael Wilson shares some of his insight and experience with Education Dramaturg Ted Sod.

The interstitials will begin airing on Disney Channel and Disney Junior on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 (10:25 a.m. ET/PT and 4:25 p.m. ET/PT, respectively) following a new 'Doc McStuffins' Valentine's Day themed episode. Additional interstitials featuring the three doctors will begin rolling out in the spring and will air regularly on both platforms. 

Norman Lear will present The Southern California Motion Picture Council's (SCMPC) highest honor, the Golden Halo Award, to actress, comedienne and humanitarian, Ms. Geri Jewell, who shattered the glass ceiling for individuals with disabilities, when she was cast in the hit series 'The Facts of Life,' and then again in the HBO series 'Deadwood.' Among those scheduled to attend to honor Ms. Jewell, are Mickey Rooney, Ed Asner, June Faray, Rose Marie and Margaret O'Brien.

Playwright, and Emmy Award winner, Elliot Shoenman will return to the Odyssey Theatre with his newest play A Heap Of Livin', which includes original music by David Shire (Oscar/Grammy Award, multiple Tony/Emmy noms). Elliot's work, the Ovation Award nominated AfterMath, starring Annie Potts, played to sold-out houses at the Odyssey last season, launched by the Inkwell Theater.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the presenters and honorees for the upcoming 24th Annual Producers Guild of America Awards.

Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS stars Emmy & Tony Award-winner Lillias White (Dreamgirls), LaToya London (American Idol, The Color Purple), Brittany Underwood (Nickelodeon's Hollywood Heights), Matt Zarley (A Chorus Line, Chicago), Nita Whitaker (Star Search), Carla Renata (CW's Hart of Dixie, Avenue Q), JAMES TORME, Sylvia MacCalla (Hairspray), Kelli Provart (Aida) and Santa Claus (Coming Direct from the North Pole)!

Tony Shalhoub, currently starring in Lincoln Center Theater's 75th Anniversary production of the Clifford Odets classic Golden Boy, sat down to speak about the Journeys in Film project and share what he loves most about the educational impact of film.

Chris Isaacson Presents brings you the perfect Holiday gift of the season, Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS! Coming this Holiday Season, watch Stars and Snowflakes glitter together as Upright combines the best of Broadway with the carols of Christmastime. Cozy up next to your someone special, and be warmed not by an open fire but by yuletide joy and the sweet songs from your favorite musicals like Jersey Boys, Wicked, The Christmas Story, Billy Elliot, Dreamgirls - and more.

Below, watch Liam Neeson, a driving spirit behind Journeys in Film, speak about his belief in this program, the knowledge gap among U.S. students, the urgent needs in our schools and the simple but powerful idea behind JiF.

Two time Academy Award & Emmy Winner Jessica Lange presented the International Emmy Founders Award to Ryan Murphy, the creator, writer and director of television shows Glee , American Horror Story and Nip/Tuck. After receiving his award, Murphy in turn, presented the 2 special 40th anniversary Founders Awards to global television legends Alan Alda (*M*A*S*H *) and Norman Lear (All in The Family ).

Award-winning producer Mark Burnett is off to a stellar season, scoring No. 1 in the key demographic timeslot ratings for his shows four nights out of seven in the network television schedule.

The Walter Cronkite Award For Excellence In Television Political Journalism encourages and showcases substantive and innovative coverage that informs viewers about their electoral choices. Administered by the Norman Lear Center at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism of the University of Southern California, the award recognizes television journalism that helps viewers understand who the candidates are; what the issues and ballot propositions are; how electoral choices will affect their lives; how to assess campaign information, including advertising; and how to register, vote and make their own voices heard.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that award-winning television and film producer and director J.J. Abrams will be honored with the 2013 Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television.

Philadelphia Theatre Company opens its 2012-2013 season with the world premiere of the new musical song cycle Stars of David October 17 - November 18 at Philadelphia Theatre Company's home, the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

Philadelphia Theatre Company opens its 2012-2013 season with the world premiere of the new musical song cycle Stars of David tonight, October 17 - November 18 at Philadelphia Theatre Company's home, the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

The BBC's comedy series ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS was among the 38 nominees for the 40th International Emmy Awards announced today by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a Press Conference at Mipcom.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards® has been honored for the fourth consecutive year with the Environmental Media Association (EMA)'s Green Seal, recognizing a production's outstanding efforts to implement sustainable initiatives and promote environmental awareness.

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