**TV Legend Norman Lear to Make Cameo Appearance in Animated Series “Good Times”**
Hollywood mourned the loss of TV legend Norman Lear, who passed away at the age of 101 on Tuesday. However, fans can expect to see him once more in an upcoming animated series.
Lear is set to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming animated series “Good Times,” which is currently in development. The Netflix and Sony Picture Television comedy follows a new generation of the Evans family residing in one of the last remaining housing projects in Chicago.
While the series has yet to announce a release date, sources reveal that they are targeting a summer 2024 premiere. Netflix and SPT have declined to comment on the news.
“Good Times” is just one of several projects left behind by Lear. At the age of 101, he remained busy developing and producing new series through his production deal at Sony TV. In May, Netflix greenlighted the Lear-EPed dramedy series “The Corps,” which stars Vera Farmiga, Miles Heizer, and Liam Oh. The series is based on Greg Cope White’s memoir “The Pink Marine” and is close to Lear’s heart as a World War II Army veteran.
Another project that Lear was working on, a remake of the TV classic “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” also has been in the works. Originally set up at TBS in 2021, the project went into turnaround following changes at the Turner cable network. The show remains in development.
In addition to his producing work, Lear, along with his producing partner Jimmy Kimmel, completed two successful installments of their “Live in Front of A Studio Audience” TV specials on ABC. The specials brought together many of Lear’s classic shows like “All in the Family” and its spinoff “The Jeffersons,” as well as “Good Times” and “The Facts of Life.”
Lear’s impact on television is undeniable, and his influence continues to be felt in the industry. His work on groundbreaking shows like “Good Times” and “All in the Family” reshaped the landscape of television.