In honor of the 100th birthday of Norman Lear, one of television history’s most important writers and producers, ABC announced a star-studded special featuring some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Via the career-spanning TV event titled ‘Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter,’ the network 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 more to offer skits and speeches to toast to the life of the man responsible for some of television’s most groundbreaking efforts including ‘All in the Family,’ ‘Maude,’ and ‘The Jeffersons.’
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Homage to his hand in creating the latter will come courtesy of a Destiny’s Child reunion of sorts. Look inside to get a taste of what members of the iconic girl group are serving for Norman.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)As seen in the teaser above (at the 1:14 mark), Rowland and Williams – sans Beyoncé – soared with a fiery rendition of ‘The Jeffersons’ theme song ‘Movin On Up.’
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)The performance comes as an addition to the handful of instances the divas have been seen performing together since Destiny’s Child’s unexpected disbandment in 2006 (see: 2013 Super Bowl, 2018 Coachella, etc.).
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)One of the night’s most highly anticipated musical showings, their take on the classic TV tune leads a roster that will also include live tribute numbers from Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Ledisi, Tracee Ellis Ross, and more.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)The Norman Lear birthday special airs Thursday, September 22, at 9 PM EST on ABC. It streams exclusively on Hulu starting September 23.
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They sound great together 🔥
So we’re still going to pretend that this man has not been exposed by Eric Monte and a recent mini documentary on TikTok and YouTube? We look stupid honoring this crafty thief.
Kelly solo would’ve sufficed
Keep it cute, Michelle is great!! They just had a special duo moment together, so let the folks talk and watch
You’re right Eric! When I found that out, I was beyond appalled! Yet, NL is celebrated for his contributions, even if some were stolen! I guess those in the know, are celebrating Maude and All in the family.
2 queens!!!! 🥰
2 queens!!!! 🥰
Knew I could fish you out lol!!! How was your romp in the mud? 🤪🤪🤪
You love to talk to yourself, that’s how you plan to make friends? Stfu
Michelle vocals were a mess
shut up! IT WASNT GO AND CLEAN YOU EARS
Beyoncé would never.