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Ed Asner: Lou Grant — Ed Asner: Lou Grant Edward Asner in a publicity still advertising his television show Lou Grant, 1977.

Lou Grant was an American television drama series that aired from 1977 to 1982. It was a spin-off of the popular sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show, focusing on the character of Lou Grant, played by Ed Asner.12

The series transitioned the character from a comedy setting to a more serious dramatic one, depicting Lou Grant's life as the editor of the fictional Los Angeles newspaper, the Los Angeles Tribune. Unlike its predecessor, Lou Grant explored more mature themes and tackled contemporary social and political issues, earning critical acclaim and multiple Emmy Awards. The show was produced by MTM Enterprises, a company co-founded by Mary Tyler Moore.13

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James L. Brooks
…its spin-offs Rhoda (1974–78) and Lou Grant (1977–82). Brooks’s next success as writer and producer, the sitcom Taxi (1978–83), maintained the narrative focus on interpersonal relationships between friends and coworkers that he had established on his earlier shows. His later television production credits included The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–90) and…
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…its spin-offs Rhoda (1974–78) and Lou Grant (1977–82). Brooks’s next success as writer and producer, the sitcom Taxi (1978–83), maintained the narrative focus on interpersonal relationships between friends and coworkers that he had established on his earlier shows. His later television production credits included The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–90) and…
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The Mary Tyler Moore Show
(1974–78), Phyllis (1975–77), and Lou Grant (1977–82). Retrospective specials included Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show (1991) and The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion (2002).
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(1974–78), Phyllis (1975–77), and Lou Grant (1977–82). Retrospective specials included Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show (1991) and The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion (2002).
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Mary Tyler Moore
…Hill Street Blues (1981–87) and Lou Grant (1977–82).
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…Hill Street Blues (1981–87) and Lou Grant (1977–82).
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Ed Asner
…Lou Grant got his own eponymous spin-off series (1977–82), moving from comedy to drama. He won Emmys for that role in 1978 and 1980.
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…Lou Grant got his own eponymous spin-off series (1977–82), moving from comedy to drama. He won Emmys for that role in 1978 and 1980.
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