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Ed Asner Shines as Newsroom Boss in Mary Tyler Moore Show
In a town known for typecasting, Ed Asner proves a thrilling fit as Lou Grant on Mary Tyler Moore Show. The article lauds his range from drama to comedy, notes the ensemble’s realism, and recalls his Chicago and New York theater roots alongside fellow cast members and creators.
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Hollywood
Ed Asner
Big Ed
Mary
CBS
Allan Burns
James L. Brooks
Ted Knight
Gavin McLeod
John Amos
Asner
Lou Grant
Kansas City
University of Chicago
Mike Nichols
Elaine May
Barbara Harris
Shelley Berman
Alan Arkin
Fritz Weaver
Story Theater
Paul Sills
Second City
Valerie Harper
Rhoda Morgenstern
Chicago
Susan Sontag
France
New York
Mary Tyler Moore