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What connection does Normal Lear have to the Declaration of Independence?

By Kitty Dill and Gordon Durich

Southern Californians have a few more weeks to view an extraordinary document that has on it the figurative fingerprints of Norman Lear, 87.

The legendary pioneer and social innovator and his wife Lyn bought a print of the Declaration of Independence. It is one of only 26 known to exist. It was discovered in 1989 on the back of a picture frame purchased for $4 at a Pennsylvania flea market.

This is the only touring print of the Declaration and it will be displayed through Jan. 18 at the California Science Center, shouldering University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

In fact, Lear’s thumbprints are so distinctive the screenwriter, producer and director was just recognized by AARP for a “lifetime of dedication, vision and commitment to service.” In presenting the 2009 AARP Andrus Award during its national convention in Las Vegas, AARP cited a “remarkable record of achievement in television, filmmaking, philanthropy, political and social activism.”

AARP applauded Lear for his work getting the Declaration into public view, and also founding Declare Yourself and People for the American Way. AARP representatives called Lear “one of the most influential individuals in the history of U.S. television creating ‘All in the Family,’ ‘Sanford & Son,’ ‘Maude,’ ‘Good Times’ and many more ground-breaking programs.”

Humble, Lear said he’s proud of being able to showcase the Declaration. Re his career, he pondered, “I’ve spent so much of my life in laughter, which is interesting because I consider it healing.” He added, “I’m now involved in music and feel the same way.” As the story goes, the Declaration print was printed in Philadelphia only hours after Thomas Jefferson finished drafting the language. The document is in the America I Am exhibit. For information and tickets, visit www.CaliforniaScienceCenter.org. Photo Credit: Wikipedia


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