An Open Letter From A Former Screen Actors Guild President

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Ed Asner gives his take on why there's an opposition to the tentative SAG TV/Theatrical Agreement.

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  • Keep fighting! I'm not an actor, but as I hope to work professionally as a Director, what you guys are doing is very important to everyone.

  • Dear Mr Asner,

    Years ago I was a recurring character on your series "Bronx Zoo". Was an honor then and now to say I worked with you. Thank you for your presence and great courage to speak the truth.

    In Solidarity ,

    Ms. Christopher Callen

    A proud member of Sag since 1972

    PS. I have heard for years that Tom Hanks is " Financial Core"? That would be interesting -since it would mean he would not be able to vote anyway! Just wondering?

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  • Ed was great to work with years ago on Lou Grant. I was an extra on that show occasionally.

  • Minus the nicknames he attributes to those he disagrees with, his is the opinion of a wise elder statesman. He is a champion of our union and he raises vital issues and questions that effective leadership will need to address.

    Thanks, Ed. We love and thank you.

    Peace, bother.

  • Awesome speech! Very persuasive! I am not an actor or SAG member but I've been perusing these videos about it tonight. Looks like Ed's still got it! :)

  • Don't drink the kool-aid.

    VOTE NO ON THIS SHAM!

  • That was a hell of a speech Ed gave and i have

    known for sometime something about all of this wasnt Koser. The members today dont knowwhat to believe,because the union and the studios want it that way. This yes vote is going to

    be what hangs us down line,you wait and see.

  • This is nicely laid out, succinct and to the point. Thank you Ed!

  • ED IS THE GREATEST. He is doing this to try to PROTECT US AND OUR FUTURES. Please vote you guys. YOu'll understand how important it was later, your whole career is on the line right now and most of us don't even know it. Please vote NO with Ed and the Dr. and myself to HAVE A FUTURE IN THIS INDUSTRY WE LOVE AND DESERVE. Please vote. Vote NO to protect our profession from greed.

  • Thank you Mr. Asner, for doing what most of us are too shy to do.

    SFL in NYC

  • It's interesting.... When star actors are also producers, one must take their endorsements of contracts with a big grain of salt...

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