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Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10:53 p.m. Make no mistake, the people wanted Lou Grant.

Oprah's career as host of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" has spanned decades, making for many memorable moments.

Baby boomers may know actor Ed Asner best from his time as newsman Lou Grant on the "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." To younger audiences, though, he's more familiar as the voice of the grumpy widower Carl in Disney Pixar's recent animated hit "Up." From comedies to cartoons, the actor - who recently celebrated his 80th birthday - has done it all.

David Lloyd entertained millions, but he didn't have to worry about being mobbed by paparazzi when he left his house.

Last week saw the death of TV writer David Lloyd who, during the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Lloyd wrote award-winning episodes for .

Actor and political activist Ed Asner has earned critical acclaim both on Broadway and in Hollywood.

Writers are asking me to note the passing of the prolific TV comedy writer David Lloyd.

I admit a recent craving for Hulu.com where I've been watching "The Biggest Loser," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Family Guy." I recently discovered that the entire first season of Criss Angel MindFreak is now available to watch online for free via Hulu.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was someone who has left an impression on acclaimed actor Edward Asner.

Ed Asner has never been shy about speaking his mind when it comes to issues he cares about.

This female executive broke into cable when it was in its infancy and has risen through the ranks not only to launch networks but also to run them.

We don't know if it's the election or what - actually it's not, but bear with us - but this afternoon Rocks Off got to wondering whether or not Houston had its own official song, lyrics and music officially sanctioned and ratified to embody the Space/Bayou City's hopes and dreams.

For the longest time, I've kvetched about the fact that the television industry has stopped programming for Saturday night.

Most people remember Ed Asner as Lou Grant, the grumpy boss with a heart of gold on the "Mary Tyler Moore Show." But how many know he is also a humanitarian and a political activist? When I had the chance to speak with him, I was surprised to learn there was much more to Asner's character than the roles he's played on television.

Avid animal rights activist Betty White, known for roles in the classic television series "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Golden Girls," will be the celebrity attraction at a Nov.

Women now make up virtually half the U.S. work force. "The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Changes Everything" examines how our culture has responded to this, one of the greatest social transformations of our time.

Jack McBrayer plays Kenneth the page on "30 Rock." 'Hello, everyone, I'm so happy to see all of you and welcome you to Season Four,'' Alec Baldwin's Jack Donaghy says at the start of tonight's "30 Rock.'' And then the camera quickly pulls back to reveal Jack, Liz, Tracy, and Jenna about to eat a meal at an Asian fusion restaurant called .

Andrew Ryan Published on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 4:06AM EDT Last updated on Friday, Oct.

Sometimes you can be too good at your job. When Cloris Leachman started up the dark stairs of the castle in "Young Frankenstein," with a candelabra of unlit candles in her hand and Gene Wilder in tow, her classic line delivered in a thick German accent was: "Stay close to the candles.

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry Justin Souther 10/14/2009 Genre: Christian Drama Directed by: Rich Christiano Starring: Gavin MacLeod, Jansen Panettiere, Robert Guillaume, Frankie Ryan Manriquez, Allen Isaacson The reason I'm giving The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry a half-star rating is not because of its heavy-handed Christian message.