Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television

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The Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television is awarded annually by the Producers Guild of America (PGA) at the Producers Guild Awards ceremonies recognizing the individual's outstanding body of work in television. The award category was instituted in 1989 and first awarded at the 1st Producers Guild Awards.

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The award is named after American television producer Norman Lear. As of the 29th Producer Guild Awards, there have been 31 awards presented.

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