One by one, they leave our world.
Today, Ed Asner, an actor I enjoyed so much on the Mary Tyler Moore show popular in the 1970's, passed away. He was 91.
In his lifetime he played over 600 roles, and if you don't know him from The Mary Tyler Moore show and Lou Grant, you probably know him from somewhere else. Maybe from Elf? Or UP? Or, earlier in TV days, in episodes of Route 66, The Outer Limits, and many other shows. He was also well known for political activism.
I hate to do these tributes, because it means another piece of my childhood or young adult life is gone. For those with some time, I offer this interview from 2019 (some 10 minutes long.)
Here's a clip that showcases another cast member, Ted Knight (playing a hapless news anchor, Ted Baxter) but Ed Asner (playing his boss, Lou Grant) is showcased here, too.
Or, here's a 1970's job interview conducted by Ed (Lou Grant) where he hires Mary Richards (Mary Tyler Moore). You can always skip that one (it's quite non PC for today's world) but it does have glimmers of 1970's reality in there.Now, as far as the Mary Tyler Moore show, Betty White is the last regular cast member still alive. She's 99 and I'm not about to jinx her health in any way.
RIP, Ed Asner.
...he was good!
ReplyDeleteI just saw that he passed. So sad.
ReplyDeleteOh, my... I thought he had died years ago. I did love him in The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
ReplyDeleteI will miss the curmudgeonly talented Ed Asner, too!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is the passing of our youth. As sexist as some of the old sitcoms could be, there was a lot of talent in the storylines and actors to be enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteHe was a great actor! I'm sure he'll be remembered for a long time. Great legacy he left!
ReplyDeletebetty
I saw his passing on evening news. R.I.P Ed
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
You've got spunk...I hate spunk. Classic lines.
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