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Congrats to HBO Max’s The Pitt on its Emmy wins — Outstanding Drama Series plus honors for Noah Wyle & Katherine LaNasa! @hollywdhealth.bsky.social helped connect the writers with experts so stories, characters & challenges felt real. Research on how it resonates with audiences will be out this fall

Celebrating stories that make a difference! From The Pitt to Matlock to Shrinking, the New Norman Lear Awards honor TV tackling racism, climate, addiction & more—marking 25 years of honoring storytelling that sparks change. deadline.com/2025/09/the-...

In the @financialtimes.com: Colbert may keep skewering CBS until he is let go then turn to podcasts or streaming, says Lear Center Director Marty Kaplan. Don’t expect a comedy successor — “what the new ownership wants CBS to be is not what brilliant comedy is about.” bit.ly/4lbkq5W

Today we honor Norman Lear on what would have been his 103rd birthday. His belief that stories could spark conversation — and change — shaped television and culture. We continue exploring how media influences the way we see ourselves and each other — work made possible by his vision.

Can TV help fight cancer? Join @hollywdhealth for this virtual Lunch & Learn on using humor+storytelling to normalize breast, gynecologic & colorectal cancer screenings. Featuring public health experts+TV creatives. Aug 5 | ⏰ 12:30–1:30pm PT Online RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/tv-screens...

Most TV deaths are violent, but that’s not how most people die. Max's 'The Pitt' got it right — thanks to guidance from @hollywdhealth.bsky.social and #EndWell showing the real emotional and ethical complexities of end-of-life care. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Accuracy matters—especially when it comes to health storylines on TV. Aspen Ideas: Health invited Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Zoanne Clack,MD, and Lear Center Director Marty Kaplan to talk about how entertainment can drive understanding—and why getting it right is more than just good storytelling.

What a privilege to know Bill Moyers as a journalist and a friend. His boundless curiosity, penetrating mind, generosity, humanity — he taught us all so much. I'm grateful to have had him in my life, & I join so many of Bill's colleagues & friends in sending condolences to Judith & their family.-MK

Today! 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PT Storytelling in the Age of Climate. How can filmmakers tackle the climate crisis and tell unforgettable stories? Our Director of Research Erica Rosenthal joins this virtual panel on blending real science with powerful, cinematic storytelling.

How do filmmakers tell powerful stories about the climate crisis—without losing the heart? Research Dir. Erica Rosenthal joins this virtual #SloanSalon conversation with writers, producers & researchers. Hosted by @filmindependent.org and @sloanfoundation.bsky.social shorturl.at/pzJ2E

The harms of social media go far beyond kids and teens—but are stories and coverage keeping up? Our new study funded by @luminategroup.bsky.social explores how news and entertainment portray tech’s impact on society—and what audiences want to see. ➜ learcenter.org/technology

“These two are always on stage and aware of it,” says @martykaplan.bsky.social of Trump and Newsom. Their clash isn’t just about policy — it’s about perception and control of the narrative. The fight over California has become a national drama about democracy itself.

We’re proud to be a community partner of the 2025 Hollywood Climate Summit—June 2–4 in LA & online! 🌎 Get 50% off w/ code PARTNERHCS25 Explore how storytelling can power climate action. 🎟 hollywoodclimatesummit.com/tickets

Lear Center Director Marty Kaplan reflects on a hard truth in today's Guardian: the show that once redefined TV journalism is now caught between profits and principles — and under Trump’s pressure, it’s the principles that are at risk. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Considering that 1 in 5 Americans describe themselves as having Latino heritage, it is shocking how little screentime they receive in film & TV. This new program @learcenter.bsky.social starts to address the problem. #storiesmatter

Director Marty Kaplan on Hollywood’s shifting approach to diversity: “Really never, but especially right now, no studio wants its movie branded as a D.E.I. lesson.”

"We enter into parallel worlds that give us the chance to explore “what if” scenarios: What would I do in that situation? How are my values similar or different?" @mojojohanna.bsky.social about the work she does @learcenter.bsky.social voyagela.com/interview/da...

Hi hi Marty, our @learcenter.bsky.social director! #SleeplessInHollywood

We're #SleeplessInHollywood! Check out @hollywdhealth.bsky.social's free panel on #SleepDisorders this Thursday, March 13th at Writers Guild of America West in collaboration with #ProjectSleep. They'll be providing complimentary free parking for attendees – just be sure to RVSP at buff.ly/zr5b0Ro

Meet Managing Director @mojojohanna.bsky.social. She studies how media, culture and tech shape entertainment and public opinion. She’s also finished a novel based on her work that explores how AI & entertainment could fundamentally change the world. Read her #VoyageLA profile: lear.center/4ifGOKj

Our @hollywdhealth.bsky.social program connected The Pitt’s producers and writers with Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, whose experience as a medical director helped shaped the show’s plot points. Check out The Pitt on HBO Max. www.pitt.edu/pittwire/fea...

We've launched a new research hub for organizations and individuals committed to improving #LatinoRepresentation across the entertainment industry, leveraging research and evaluation findings to pinpoint successes, failures and best practices for progress. Read more: lear.center/latinorepres...

On the anniversary of Norman Lear's passing, we at the Norman Lear Center pause to honor the legacy of a visionary who transformed television.

It's #GivingTuesday! We conducted a study to see how charitable giving is represented in news and entertainment, as well as what types of media content are consumed by potential donor audiences: Check out the full report here: lear.center/charitablegi...

#FlashbackFriday to our #SentinelAwards last month! Thank you so much @jimmykimmel.bsky.social for dropping into our awards ceremony ✨ Watch the full ceremony at https://lear.center/2024sentinelawards-video

Kate Folb of @hollywdhealth.bsky.social leads a discussion on #caregiving in entertainment at the SIE Conference on Dec 5 at the LA Skirball. Feat DJ Nash, showrunner #AMillionLittleThings; Jonny Gomez, writer #ThisisUs; and Lydia Storie of @caringacrossgen.bsky.social. conference.siesociety.org

✨ @hollywdhealth.bsky.social's 2024 #SentinelAwards ceremony now viewable online! Check it out at lear.center/2024sentinel... Learn more about their annual gala at lear.center/2024sentinel... 🏆 #becausestoriesmatter

Our 2024 #SentinelAwards ceremony is now viewable online! Check it out at https://lear.center/2024sentinelawards-video ✨ Learn more about our annual gala at https://lear.center/2024sentinelawards-overview 🏆 #TVHasPower #WeHaveTheFacts

“People have been living in maximal consumption of Trump news for the last 10 years, and certainly the last year,” says Lear Center Director Marty Kaplan. “There’s a certain amount of exhaustion involved.” (gift article)

Trump has referred to journalism as “fake news” and journalists as “enemies of the people.” What could his second administration mean for news media in the US? Trump "is the commander-in-chief of retribution,” says Lear Director Marty Kaplan. (gift article) on.ft.com/4eBNxvW

Congratulations to all of our 2024 #SentinelAward winners! Read about the full awards ceremony via our website, and be sure to check our social media channels next week for highlights! https://buff.ly/4eq0adl