Ed Asner Recalls His Audition for 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' & Talks About Recording Pixar’s 'Up'

Actor, voice artist, and a former president of the Screen Actors Guild, Ed Asner joins Bob to look back at his incredible career Ed talks about his memory of auditioning for 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', working jobs with Elvis Presley, and his iconic roles in the Christmas classic 'Elf' and Disney Pixar's 'Up'.
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BOB SAGET’S HERE FOR YOU is a podcast that is like no other- Because it goes inside Bob Saget’s mind, and then quickly filters out through his mouth. Bob has a way of calming people with genuine empathy and humor while they’re going through a difficult time, which we all are at present. Reaching his unusually diverse audience that he talks to as a friend, Bob is the dad with great advice, the irreverent funny guy who’s always there when you need a laugh, and the free-associative Bob who goes off on crazy tangents then returns to the subject at hand, as serious or as comedic as it may be, to wrap up each episode in a way only Bob can do. Because he really does believe, “He’s here for you."

[@BrentTV]

Crazy that both of these guys were talking to each other only 4 months ago, and now both are gone.

[@DuffyLONER64]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@DPMAce]

Thinking same thing

[@majbew]

Four months ago, these two were on the planet. RIP Bob and Ed.

[@normstuff8563]

91 years. All it took was one hour with Saget 🤦‍♂️ Rest in Peace Mr. Asner

[@jeremyscaggs7315]

R.i.p Ed and now Norm

[@optimisticallycynical.814]

@@jeremyscaggs7315 rip saget

[@DigiRangerScott]

HOW THE HECK ARE THEY BOTH GONE

[@Danimal77]

Ed sadly died a few days after this was filmed and Bob sadly less than 5 months after it was filmed. Ed fortunately lived until 91, but Bob unfortunately only made it to 65.

[@IWantToMature85]

This is why his death hurt me so much. He was much younger than people like Betty White, Sidney Poitier, John Madden, and Ed. He was on podcasts often. You don't think that he would die the next day. It wasn't like Norm Macdonald who was secretly battling an illness.

[@lynnyhen]

RIP, Mr. Grant!

[@jenniferrabey4806]

You bet I’m coming up in May!! Oooh ohhhhyeeahhhh. 👖

[@primexotic9729]

Rest in Peace Ed, you will be deeply missed.

[@IWantToMature85]

RIP to Bob too!

[@philthepeach0600]

@@IWantToMature85 You don’t need to be mad at him, he, said rest in peace ed Before Bob ever died

[@Lightdion]

RIP to both Bob and Ed😞😞😞

[@kennethscalir3092]

I can't believe both of these men are no longer alive

[@pikasnipe1]

The fact this was maybe a month or so before is great! A man still talking till the day the clock stopped ticking.

[@donna-mariaveronica3670]

I'm so grateful that you did this interview with Ed Asner, Bob. And he was right...you are special. My heart has always appreciated both of you because, even through the mask of your acting stage presence... each of you have always been unable to hide your true ... Beautiful, humanitarian personalities...in other words...your true colors always shine through. Blessings to you and yours...and this world that I join you in having hope for.

[@IWantToMature85]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I couldn't believe the news about Bob. I'm happy that we have this interview. It's sad that both him and Ed are gone now.

[@jfc-johnsfightingchampions5508]

Rip bob and ed

[@bsfan6150]

Love you always, Bob

[@rayberezitzky8560]

Rest in peace Mr. Asner.

[@jakendrickwilliams8101]

Rest in Heaven Ed you will never be forgotten.

[@Danimal77]

And Bob.

[@kennethscalir3092]

Es Asner, rest in POWER!!!!

[@TheMisterTaichung]

That was a super beautiful introduction to Ed Asner, Bob. Nice one.

[@MM1717mm]

rip mr asner .. tough but loveable dude from a way different (and some might say BETTER) time .. love ya bob !

[@LivingBGLegend]

Use it or lose it old man! Why he’s so smart

[@marinalevantovsky9832]

Rest in peace to both actors Asner & Saget

[@sherrysinger2641]

RIP ED Ed Asner xoxo

[@jamier.hayden4636]

Awe, he said wait a week. Hugs

[@kendalberry9058]

Rest in Peace you too!

[@BXTR179]

Thank you so much, Bob. So glad you interviewed him recently. So sharp and quick with classic Ed responses which remind me of Lou Grant. He played Lou Grant perfectly thanks to Gavin for stepping aside and wanting to play Murray. I can't imagine anyone else playing Mr. Grant. A true professional, getting his head stapled and going right back to work on UP. Wow! God bless his family and friends. He will be treasured by all his fans living a wonderful life and still working in his 90's. Looking forward to more interviews. This was my first one. David Davis (no relation to MTM producer) is our fabulous Admin of the MTM FB fan page - mentioned it in comments. Take care.

[@Chimi_Chonga_Supreme]

He was the voice for Sgt. Mike Cosgrove in Freakazoid and I really enjoyed his appearance as a kid. He will be missed. This is the best interview.

[@johnvastola7748]

Good actor and good guy.

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

This is awesome. Loved that show growing up.

[@Frenite]

He died

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

@@Frenite saw that earlier. R.I.P. Ed Asner

[@IWantToMature85]

Now, Bob is gone. Shocking because he was much younger and he was active.

[@ElijahVibrato]

Thank you Mr.Saget

[@4StephanieD]

Great interview with such a legend! I just finished watching The Good Cop and loved your episode on there. I would love to see you have Tony Danza on your podcast.

[@Frenite]

He died

[@jamiesucie2685]

Rest In Peace Ed.

[@kencoleman5007]

RIP Ed. When I think of Ed Asner, I think about more than his live action work, but the voice acting work (even leading up "Up"). Back in the 90's, he played Hudson among the star-studded cast for "Gargoyles". He then gave a portrayal of DC's "Granny Goodness" character that still comes first to people's minds when they think of Granny Goodness.

[@rayberezitzky8560]

Love Ed Asner - he is the ORIGINAL curmudgeon individual. So much fun watching/listening to him pick you apart. The France - WW II - Korea conversation caught me off guard until I saw him just laugh... he got you but I think he got a lot of us. Great work Bob - keep it up!!!

[@StevenB]

Great interview bob 👍

[@dantecandelora6945]

Great Interview Bob! Was this just a week ago before he died? RIP Ed!

[@Danimal77]

Bob is now sadly gone as well.

[@dantecandelora6945]

Indeed he is and it’s so sad!

[@Phatrician]

C'mon Mark. Don't be stingy.

[@Studeb]

Ed googled this, and now he's dead. :(

[@pikasnipe1]

Comin' up in May!

[@Shandyman68]

“You’ve got spunk, I hate spunk!”

[@elijah02]

Rest in Peace.

[@tinataylor1128]

When I see him I think of santa from elf 🥰

[@wernergurner]

Lovely stuff. More Yiddish lessons please.

[@Struzzylive]

SIIIIID!

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

Lou Grant!!

[@MichaelAschner]

RIP Ed.

[@zachhoran]

One of Ed Asner's last interviews before his appearance as a contestant on the August 29, 2021 episode of Celebrity BUcket Kickers.

[@jeep1070]

Rest in Peace. This is probably his last interview...

[@BAYBAY_316]

You will be missed 😔

[@crnkmnky]

39:27 most of the war criminals of Latin America were trained at WHINSEC (formerly the School of the Americas) in Fort Benning, Georgia.

[@anthonymiller934]

Eh well, it’s normal sized

[@Boatrek]

RIP

[@TwoyBwoy]

Show me that you like me.

[@blond339]

A man with three wheels.. oh i never met one of those

[@lunasbadvideos3381]

The car seat headrest community is sorry bob

[@tomcarl8021]

Goodbye, Ed. Say hi to Julius and Ethel for us.

[@stephjovi]

Damn I just read that he died 😫

[@Frenite]

Less than 5 months later and both of them are dead.

[@Shandyman68]

Whiney liberal but I still love him. I’m weak.

[@evans54]

He wasn’t whiny

[@DNBursky]

RIP