Writer-producer Norman Lear received the third-ever Carol Burnett Award at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards on February 28. The award was created by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) to honour those who have made outstanding contributions to television. Its previous honorees include actor Carol Burnett herself and comedian and TV host Ellen DeGeneres.

Also read: Golden Globes nominates three female directors, makes history

Lear is known for his ability to blend comedy with social and political commentary. Among some of the outstanding series in his kitty are ‘All in the Family’, ‘The Jeffersons’, ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’, ‘Good Times’, among others.

His upcoming works include the feature ‘I Carry You With Me’ and an animated version of ‘Good Times’ which will release on Netflix. He is also the chairman of his ACT III Productions.

A World War II veteran, Lear’s other works include philanthropy. In 1980, he founded the American Way.

The 98-year-old Lear has a long list of awards to his name. This includes the National Medal of Arts that he received in 1999, Peabody Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. In 1984, he found a place at the Television Academy Hall of Fame. He has won six Emmy Awards, including one last year, which made him the oldest Emmy winner of all time. 

Also read: Watch: Kayle Cuoco-The Flight Attendant’s reaction on getting the first Golden Globe nomination

The Golden Globe Awards will air on February 28. However, it’s unclear how Lear would receive the award due to the coronavirus pandemic.