News You Can Use 8/7/22

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30aand 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki wish Norman Lear a VeryHappy 100th Birthday!Norman, a Connecticut native, known as the writer, creator, and producer of over100 shows including hits like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, One DayAt A Time, Sanford and Son, Diff'rent Strokes and is also a very special friendand mentor to our co host Lisa Nkonoki!Joining this week's show to CELEBRATE NORMAN, and show their appreciationis ONE OF THE STARS OF HIS HIT SHOWS, Good Times, Ms BernadetteStanis!Also joining us will be an Amazing Artist, Community Activist and Entertainmentbusinessman/self proclaimed Norman fan, Mr Joe Young. Joe is also the CEO ofthe recently launched Hartford’s Got Talent!Norman is the change agent of television, who utilized humor as a tool tointroduce, deal with and highlight important societal issues, as well as historicallychanging the visual complexion of Hollywood and television, literally andfiguratively in front of the camera and behind the scenes.Bernadette who played Thelma on Good Times speaks about the positive impactthat Norman had on her and the world!Joe Young speaks on his efforts to work alongside Lisa and the importance ofmaking sure to give Norman his special recognition especially in Hartford, CTwhere he graduated from Weaver High School. Norman’s impact on the worldalso lends itself to our urban youth, who can look at him as a pillar of goodnessand success that grew up in our community.Tune in to hear more about the life of Norman Lear and how he continues topositively affect so many lives and is diligently still working in his next century!