Season 5 • Episode 24
LatestThe trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.
Acting
Ed Asner's gruff warmth defined the character so hard they retconned his comedy origin.
Writing
MTM writers tackling homelessness, cults, nuclear power—way before 'very special episode' became a joke.
Production
Shot on actual LA streets, not backlots—smog and desperation included free.
Creators
Gene Reynolds, James L. Brooks, Allan Burns
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ed Asner won five Emmys for playing Lou Grant across two different shows in two different genres—still unmatched.
The 1982 cancellation came after Asner criticized U.S. funding of El Salvador's military; CBS denies politics played a role, which... sure, Jan.
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