51. Ed Asner

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Starburns Audio

Visual Arts, Tv & Film, Comedy, Arts

4.8 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2015

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Gilbert and Frank ring up one of their favorite character actors, seven-time Emmy winner Ed Asner, to talk about his early days in the business, his seven memorable seasons as the irascible Lou Grant on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and his roles in hugely popular films like "Elf" and Pixar's "Up." Also, Ed meets Elvis, co-stars with Edward G. Robinson, beats up Jack Lemmon and lusts after Cloris Leachman. PLUS: Sam Jaffe! Michael Cole! "The Duke" names names! The comic genius of Ted Knight! And Ed dishes dirt on Santa Claus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by Dashlane.
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0:20.0	.com slash Gilbert.
0:24.0	That name sounds familiar.
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0:44.0	Hi, this is Gilbert Gottfried.
0:48.0	This is Gilbert Gottfried's amazing colossal podcast.
0:52.0	I'm Hewitt Mike Hoho's Frank Santo Padre.
0:56.0	This week has won 7 Emmy Awards, 5 Golden Globes, and the Screen Actor Skills Life Achievement Award.
1:06.0	He starred in two celebrated TV shows, including what many consider the best situation comedy in television history, the Mary Tyler Mochow.
1:20.0	As well as its Emmy-winning spin-off, Lou Grant.
1:24.0	He's had memorable roles in Roots and Rich Man Poor Man, and has appeared in dozens of movies, including JFK and Pixar's Up, and worked with everyone from John Wayne to Elvis Presley.
1:44.0	He may also hold the distinction of playing the role of Santa Claus more times than any other actor.
1:54.0	Please welcome a genuine show business legend, Ed Asner.
2:00.0	He's a very talented actor.
2:04.0	He's a very talented actor.
2:08.0	He's a very talented actor.
2:12.0	He's a very talented actor.
2:16.0	He's a very talented actor.
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