Clean Slate, Laverne Cox and Norman Lear

Laverne Cox's Norman Lear-Produced ‘Clean Slate' Has Beautiful Trans Representation but Muted Comedy: TV Review
The late Norman Lear's career was defined by centering underrepresented stories rarely seen on television, and "Clean Slate," one of Lear's final projects, continues that tradition. The show follows father/daughter duo Harry (George Wallace) and Desiree Slate (Laverne Cox),
Laverne Cox Hopes ‘Clean Slate’s “Multidimensional” Representation Counters Anti-Trans “Media Propaganda”
With a new wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation coming out of the first days of 2025, Laverne Cox is well aware of the cultural significance of her new show. In Clean Slate, Season 1 of which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video,
Laverne Cox Says Developing ‘Clean Slate’ With Norman Lear Felt ‘Like a Miracle’
The Amazon show's star and co-creator also tells TheWrap about finding the humor in an authentic trans story The post Laverne Cox Says Developing ‘Clean Slate’ With Norman Lear Felt ‘Like a Miracle’ appeared first on TheWrap.
Laverne Cox transforms Norman Lear comedy in ‘Clean Slate’
Clean Slate” has Cox as Desiree Slate, who returns to her Alabama birthplace after a decades-long absence to confront her carwash operator father Harry Slate (George Wallace) with her gender
'Clean Slate' review: Norman Lear and Laverne Cox team up for a fresh twist on a classic sitcom formula
Produced by two TV legends, Norman Lear and Laverne Cox, this Black family sitcom from Prime Video brings together the former's sensibilities — as seen in classic hits like All in the Family, Maude, and Good Times — with the four-time Emmy-nominated Orange Is the New Black star's passion for trans representation,
How a ‘Sanford and Son' Reboot Pitch to Norman Lear Led to George Wallace and Laverne Cox's ‘Clean Slate'
Cox and Wallace discuss their Prime Video comedy about a father who reunites with his trans daughter after being estranged for two decades: "You get to learn as you go along."
In "Clean Slate," Laverne Cox and George Wallace carry Norman Lear's spirit into a homecoming story
Maybe we understand that before she does since this homecoming tale starts with Harry processing the realization that the child he believed to be his son was, in fact, always his daughter. Other comedies might make this an ongoing refrain.
Clean Slate Reflects on Norman Lear’s Legacy of the Laughter That Brings Us Together [Review]
The first season of Prime Video's Clean Slate, starring Laverne Cox, has as much potential as series like Park & Rec did early on.
Laverne Cox’s Net Worth: How Much Money She Makes
Laverne Cox has enjoyed a successful career in film and TV. Here’s our deep dive into her net worth and career ...
Laverne Cox Rewears Madonna’s ‘Take a Bow’ Look Over 30 Years Later: ‘I’ve Been Obsessed with It Forever’
She said her gray top is "one of my favorite pieces" Laverne Cox is paying homage to a legend! The actress, 52, channeled ...
Trans trailblazer Laverne Cox says nation is ‘worried about the wrong 1%’
Amid ongoing anti-trans legislation targeting less than 1% of Americans, Laverne Cox says Republicans are “worried about the ...
Laverne Cox slams Republicans for 'eradicating trans people,' Democrats for ignoring 'working people' at SCAD
Laverne Cox railed against Republicans for 'eradicating trans people' and called out Democrats for failing to 'actually have an agenda for working people' in a fiery speech at SCAD TVfest this weekend ...
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Laverne Cox No Longer Lies About Her Age
Help Register Login Login Hi, %{firstName}% Hi, %{firstName}% Games Car rental Laverne Cox, 52, landed her first big acting role at the age of 40, playing Sophia Burset, a trans woman sent to prison ...