‘Boy Meets World’ Producer Shares Heartwarming Story of Norman Lear’s Generosity: ‘He Tipped Me $100’

Jeffrey C. Sherman says the legendary TV producer bought one of his scripts in a bidding war years later

Norman Lear speaks during the "American Masters: Norman Lear" panel discussion at the PBS portion of the 2015 Summer TCA Tour in Beverly Hills, California
Norman Lear speaks during the "American Masters: Norman Lear" panel discussion at the PBS portion of the 2015 Summer TCA Tour in Beverly Hills, California. (Credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

After the death of TV producing legend Norman Lear on Tuesday, numerous stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Barbra Streisand and Fran Drescher, shared fond memories of the “All in the Family” creator’s generous spirit.

Jeffrey C. Sherman, who was a producer on ’90s teen series “Boy Meets World,” added to that running list of sweet anecdotes Friday, sharing that the TV legend showed him kindness one night when he was a high school pizza delivery boy at the height of Lear’s fame.

“During high school, I was a pizza delivery guy in Beverly Hills. One night, late, I drove up into the canyon and rang a bell.

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