"I didn't really put my toe into the water of comedy until I went up to read for 'Mary Tyler Moore.' The series ran for seven years and won the Emmy for outstanding comedy series three straight years starting in 1975. Asner asserted that "Lou Grant" was canceled by CBS due to his outspoken political views, not due to ratings. Asner remained a busy actor into his 90s with appearances in such series as "Dead to Me" and "Cobra Kai." Asner also was instrumental in the 2017 creation of the Ed Asner Family Center, founded by his son and his daughter in law, to help children with special needs and their families.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 29, 2021 20:26 UTC