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third-ever Carol Burnett Award for TV excellence at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards.After an introduction, narrated by Wanda Sykes, showcasing his contributions to the TV landscape, Lear — appearing virtually — accepted the honor with grace and charm.«To accept an award, this award, in the name of Carol Burnett, I could not feel more blessed,» Lear shared. «I am convinced that laughter adds time to one's life, and nobody has made me laugh harder, there's no one I owe more time to than Carol Burnett.»«I've had a lifetime of partners, performers, associations and creative talents for which I am eternally grateful,» he said «There would be an entirely different Norman Lear here with you tonight it if were not for those years of Ed Simmons

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNorman Lear accepted the Carol Burnett Award on Sunday’s Golden Globes, and imparted some wisdom on longevity as he prepares to celebrate his 99th birthday this year.“At close to 99, I can tell you that I have never lived alone,” he said in his acceptance speech. “I have never laughed alone and that has as much to do with my being here today as anything else I know.”Lear said “there would be an entirely different Norman Lear tonight” without the help of partners throughout his career including Ed Simmons, Bud Yorkin, Alan Horn, Jerry Perenchio and Mark E.