Roots star Ed Asner, at 90 years young, has plenty of stories to share, and one of them involves none other than the late Mary Tyler Moore. During a lively appearance on The Talk on March 4, Ed opened up about a memorable date with his beloved costar.
A Date to Remember: Ed Asner and Mary Tyler Moore
When Ed Asner was asked about his time with Mary Tyler Moore, the studio audience was treated to a hilarious and heartfelt moment. “She was an aggressive kisser,” Ed joked, sparking laughter from everyone in the room. “And I did my best to keep up with her!” It’s clear that even decades later, Ed still remembers that date with fondness and humor.
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Though things didn’t work out romantically between Ed and Mary in real life, the legendary actor revealed that their characters, Lou Grant and Mary Richards, might have had a better shot at love on-screen. “I think they would have thrived,” Ed said, reflecting on the chemistry between his character and Mary’s. Fans of The Mary Tyler Moore Show will no doubt agree that the two characters had a special connection that could have blossomed into something more.
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Ed also joked about their age difference, noting that Mary had a habit of lying about her age, but insisted that they would have been perfectly suited. “Granted, she lied about her age, but we would have been properly suited age-wise,” he quipped. “I never lied about my age. What you see is what you get.”
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore
The Mary Tyler Moore Show aired from 1970 to 1977, and during its run, it became a beloved staple of television. Week after week, Mary and her talented costars brought laughter into living rooms across America with their clever humor and unforgettable characters. Tragically, Mary passed away in 2017 at the age of 80 due to complications from cardiopulmonary arrest and pneumonia. Her legacy lives on, and Ed fondly remembers the time they spent together.
“We loved each other,” Ed shared in an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly in August 2019. “We forgave each other’s faults and stayed a family for many years.” It’s clear that the bond between Ed and his fellow cast members was strong and enduring, even after the show ended.
Despite the inevitable pull of time, Ed acknowledges that the cast eventually went their separate ways. “The taffy finally snapped,” he explained, using a metaphor to describe how the group eventually drifted apart. “But the loyalty and dedication to each other were always there.”
Ed Asner’s Continued Success
Since The Mary Tyler Moore Show ended, Ed Asner has continued to thrive in his career. He’s lent his voice to beloved animated films like Up, where he played the unforgettable Carl Fredricksen, and starred alongside Will Ferrell in the holiday classic Elf. When asked about retirement
