The Quiet Feminism of Norman Lear’s Middle-Aged Women The shows of Norman Lear, who died on Tuesday, celebrated the needs and complexities of the everyday woman. Author: Rhonda Garelick Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)