As Lou Grant, he was one of the more beloved television characters ever seen in prime-time. As a real-life leader, he served as President of the Screen Actors Guild, prior to its merger with AFTRA.

It is with great sadness we farewell Ed Asner, who died this week at the age of 91. Asner created one of the most memorable roles in television history — the gruff but loveable newsman Lou Grant on ...