Full 8-part oral history interview with actor Edward Asner. He talks about his appearances in '60s TV such as in Naked City, Route 66, and The Defenders. He discusses the portrayal of "Lou Grant," which he played on the sitcom, The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-77) and its dramatic spin-off Lou Grant (1977-82). He discusses many of his other notable television appearances such as in the miniseries Roots and Rich Man, Poor Man; the telefilms The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish and The Gathering; and the series The Trials of Rosie O'Neill. He also discusses his role as Screen Actors Guild (SAG) President from 1981-85. Conducted April 7, 1999 by Morrie Gelman.
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