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Lou Grant

  • 1977-1982
  • 5 Seasons
  • CBS
  • Drama
  • TVPG
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Trading comedy for drama, the gruff newsman from 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' made a new start as the city editor of a Los Angeles daily. Sometimes tackling controversial subjects (among them, child abuse and gun control) and portraying newspaper journalism realistically, the series received many honors, including a Peabody and several Emmys. Edward Asner became the first actor to win Emmys playing the same role in different series.

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Awards

  • 1982 - Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - nominated
  • 1982 - Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series - nominated
  • 1982 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - nominated
  • 1982 - Golden Globe - Best Television Series - Drama - nominated

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Mason Adams
Charlie Hume
Edward Asner
Lou Grant
Linda Kelsey
Billie Newman McCovey

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