In honor of the a hundredth birthday of Norman Lear, certainly one of tv historical past’s most essential writers and producers, ABC introduced a star-studded particular that includes a few of Hollywood’s largest names.
Through the career-spanning TV occasion titled ‘Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter,’ the community assembled the likes of Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Laverne Cox, Tom Hanks, Rita Moreno, Ms. Pat, Jay Pharoah, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler, Octavia Spencer, and extra to supply skits and speeches to toast to the lifetime of the person chargeable for a few of tv’s most groundbreaking efforts together with ‘All within the Household,’ ‘Maude,’ and ‘The Jeffersons.’
Homage to his hand in creating the latter will come courtesy of a Future’s Baby reunion of types. Look inside to get a style of what members of the enduring lady group are serving for Norman.
As seen within the teaser above (on the 1:14 mark), Rowland and Williams – sans Beyoncé – soared with a fiery rendition of ‘The Jeffersons’ theme track ‘Movin On Up.’
The efficiency comes as an addition to the handful of cases the divas have been seen performing collectively since Future’s Baby’s sudden disbandment in 2006 (see: 2013 Tremendous Bowl, 2018 Coachella, and so on.).
One of many evening’s most extremely anticipated musical showings, their tackle the traditional TV tune leads a roster that can even embrace reside tribute numbers from Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Ledisi, Tracee Ellis Ross, and extra.
The Norman Lear birthday particular airs Thursday, September 22, at 9 PM EST on ABC. It streams completely on Hulu beginning September 23.
