MARY TYLER MOORE TV Show Actor ED ASNER's Gravesite In Kansas City, Missouri

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On my recent road trip, I visited the gravesite of actor ED ASNER, who played Lou Grant on the classic tv series THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW and also on the series spin-off LOU GRANT.
Asner is buried with his family at Sheffield Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.
Thanks for joining me today on another raod trip down memory lane and for sharing the memories!
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[@parkerodell7042]

ed asner was a huge advocate for the autism community. the ed asner center in los angeles is ran by his son matt and his wife naevah. there is a camp they run called camp ed, it was started in 2018 to start a summer camp for her 3 sons on the autism spectrum. ed did a poker tournament every year for the center,r names like rosie o'donnell and jack black have played in it in the past. ed has 1 autistic son and 3 autistic grandsons. he did a lot for the autism community. i just thought i'd tell you this steve. your viewer , parker

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thank you for sharing this with all of us parker. That's awesome!

[@janetslicer3637]

Thank you for letting us know this. I did and have huge respect for Ed Asner. He was certainly a gracious and humble man.

[@davidgerow]

The Mary Tyler Moore Show had so many fantastic actors in it.

[@oliviasoliz5983]

Thank you for sharing I loved that show when he would tell Mary he said Mary you have spunk lol stay safe.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

😁

[@david5704]

You've got spunk! I HATE spunk!! 😂😂

[@mysuccess6]

I did like his TV series "Lou Grant" 1977-1982 🥰🥰🥰

[@david5704]

Ed was a genuinely nice man. He was kind to his fans and answered fan mail. He would write personal notes answering questions etc from fans and sign photos with a personalized note and not just a signature. To me that says a lot about how generous and appreciative he was toward his fans.

[@deanp3460]

I’ve still kept my autograph from Ed Asner because he put few months before he died “ I can’t wait to see you act” as I told him that I’m hoping to become an actor. What an amazing fantastic guy, absolutely will miss him playing old man in UP

[@capnhawk51]

Well said, David. Ed Asner was a fine human being, as well as a fine actor. It was an honor to meet and talk with him.

[@david5704]

​@@deanp3460 You should treasure that autograph and note especially since Ed wrote it just for you. I have my correspondence from Ed framed and displayed on the wall. I have autographs of all the main cast members except for Ted Knight.

[@david5704]

​@@capnhawk51 Thanks for the kind words. You were very lucky to have met Ed. I wish I could have met him.

[@deanp3460]

I definitely agree with you, I’m gonna keep Ed’s autograph and hang it on my wall so I can look back time to time. I just I wish I could have shown Ed my acting videos I did, but he didn’t get around to see them.

[@tracyroth-myers5574]

Steve I am so happy that you are showing Jewish cemeteries. It really means so much to me not just because I am Jewish. It’s because you are educating people on different cultures. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@utubegeronimo7628]

Saw him in Roots and how polished an actor he was.

[@shelleyganz9095]

THANK YOU, ED...LOU!!! GREAT ACTOR...YOU WILL BE MISSED...

[@joane5777]

Ed Asner even made an appearance on the show Modern Family in later years. Great actor, great memories💐 Thank you Steve!

[@tj.espygil4544]

He also made an appearance on the CBS sitcom Mom in its second season.

[@russbear31]

I can see why Asner wanted to do a cameo on Modern Family. Eric Stonestreet is from Kansas City too. (I live in Kansas City.) Eric Stonestreet comes back to KC frequently along with other famous actors from here (Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis.) They're all friends and hang out together. The local media makes a big deal whenever they return to Kansas City.

[@colleencrane4843]

I always Loved how he was a *curmudgeon *,but he always softened with Mary especially when she would cry, such a great actor, he also was a very kind man, he and the Rest of MtM,are missed... May Ed and cast Rest in Peace,....Thank you Steve.

[@davidkrausell1741]

Met him in 2018 in Santa Monica,CA He came in to a restaurant I was working at at the time. He let me even take a picture with him. May he rest in peace.

[@mainowlin6176]

Thanks for this video about Ed Asher’s grave site. Ed Asher was a wonderful actor as Lou Grant in the MTM show. Take care Steve,

[@Lava1964]

Undoubtedly MTM was one of the great sitcoms of all-time. The writing was excellent--and what a fabulous cast! It deservedly has its place as a beloved TV program. I'm a pretty tough character, but I always get emotional at the end of the last episode--just like I did at age 13 when it first aired.

[@michael7423]

I loved the bonus trains you captured in this video.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I'm like you michael. I love cemetery trains!

[@michael7423]

@@TheGraveyardChannel when I’m laid to rest I hope it’s a cemetery that welcomes dogs and is next to the railroad tracks!

[@jtx38]

I didn't watch 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' but I did watch 'Lou Grant.' I also remember him playing a bad guy in one of my favorite John Wayne movies - 'El Dorado.'

[@derekwalters4980]

LOVED ED ASNER!! Funny that he was a Jewish man, but he was beloved as Santa Claus in so many Christmas movies. Lou Grant, of course, will be probably his most famous role, but he did so very much more. Such a gifted actor, an intelligent and compassionate human being, and just so loved. If you haven't seen his movie, The Gathering, it was wonderful. His work will certainly live on, but the man himself will be missed. Thanks for visiting Ed's resting place, Steve.

[@passionforlust]

Loved him as Lou Grant, he and Ted Knight were my favorites on the show. I find it interesting that some of the most famous people in the end, chose to rest either alone in a very simple setting or with what also truly matters, with family. Some best examples of this are Richard Burton and Audrey Hepburn, both are buried in very beautiful but simple settings in Switzerland.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

It is interesting how so many people do chose to be buried where they were born or grew up. I can relate.

[@passionforlust]

@@TheGraveyardChannel No doubt with Lou and many others. Richard Burton became sick of Hollywood and the many flakes and chose a small town in Switzerland that reminded him of his boyhood home in Wales. As for Audrey she lived in Switzerland and used her fame to help so many, mostly children in Africa, she was an incredible person!

[@larryhatcher8927]

There are a few people, Michael Jackson, Andy Griffith and a few others come to mind that chose to be buried in privacy....but I would say that 99.9% of all people who choose to be buried are in just a normal cemetery

[@jodywoodruff6473]

I can still hear my grandma saying "Hark your noise Lou Grant is on" it was one of her favorite shows. 💙☺

[@gurinapsait8602]

I met him at the TV station I worked at in 2019.. He was funny and so sweet to everyone in our office area.. It was such a treat to meet a great man..

[@thewilscott]

Great actor, “I hate spunk” one of his funniest lines. Thank you great video as usual,

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

LOL :-)

[@mskrisclark684]

Ed was active on twitter & was posting there shortly before his passing, I followed him there He was great as the voice of Carl in Up

[@judd442009]

Looks like you had a beautiful day to pay your respects to Ed Asner.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I sure did judd!

[@kathyspanner3755]

We will never forget cranky Mr.grant rest in peace Ed Asner

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

I loved Ted! Lord, he was SO ridiculous! 😆 I loved that show when I was a kid in the 70s.

[@welles2002]

We were walking by a broadway theater in 2009 and Asner was signing autographs. I asked him to take a pic with me and he did . That really says allot about him . A very gracious man .

[@monicahyland8641]

He lived a long wonderful life,great man..

[@phyllisullery9963]

I never missed the Mary Tyler Moore show on Saturday night. Great cast of characters and so funny. All the best. Safe travels.

[@alextaffera6962]

Thank you Steve great video we love you in Penna. 2 thumbs up always

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks so much Alex! :-)

[@cherylmendenhall8795]

Mary Tyler Moore show! His expressions cracked me up! Good memories!

[@ShelbyFarrow]

My parents and I always watched Mary Tyler Moore Show when I was growing up. The 70's had such good TV shows; Mary Tyler Moore Show, Little House on the Prairie, The Waltons, MASH, Love Boat and many others.

[@travelingwithmikeandpam9074]

Lou!! When I enjoyed television! 60's, 70's, early 80's. I love going down Memorie lane!!

[@perandersen5784]

In Scandinavia Rich man Poor man was a serie that was very popular, and we all remember the guy who killed Nick Nolte…, thanks Steve for another interesting video, greetings from Denmark

[@kirstenwk1984]

Ed was definitely my favourite in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. You’re right Steve..it’s hard to find anyone who didn’t like him.

[@davidschantz5363]

Loved him in all his shows.

[@alextepe4309]

The word “legend” gets thrown around these days, but I would definitely consider Ed Asner to be an acting legend. Not many know this, but on the animated Justice League series he was the voice of Granny Goodness, one of the supervillain Darkseid’s main minions. This man brought a lot of joy to a lot of people. RIP.

[@williamwise8929]

I live in Kansas city. Great video!!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks william!

[@terrymyers699]

One of my favorite animated characters of his was the cop, Sgt. Cosgrove, on the WB show, 'FREAKAZOID'. His character was the straightman, and so deadpan, to Freakszoid's zany character.

[@shiliela_rhymes_with_delilah]

Ed Asner also played a bad guy in a John Wayne movie. I can't remember which one though. I just looked it up and it was "El Dorado".

[@iainmelville9411]

After seeing Ed Asner in the Mary Tyler Moore Show, I can honestly say that every time I saw him afterwards I would exclaim, “ Hey, that’s Ed Asner !”. Didn’t really follow his career, but really loved him. He just came across, to me, as a really great guy.

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Ed Asner was such a wonderful actor and man. He did such great work.

[@danapretzer1895]

Hey Steve you and the vlog mobile are putting on lots of miles. You will both need a long break when you get home. Loved Ed Asner in pretty much everything he was in. I 1st saw him and Mary Tyler Moore in a Elvis Movie called Change Of Habbit. Besides Lou Grant he played a lot of Cop rolls in the 70's on shows like Police Story. Thanks for bringing us along on this adventure.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I had forgotten that he and Mary were both in Change of Habit. Another viewer just mentioned it, too. Thanks for the reminder.

[@michaelodonnell9756]

@@TheGraveyardChannel The movie that he was in that stands out in my mind is Fort Apache:The Bronx. Remember that one?

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

Mr Grant !! s happy you did this !! loved him RIP

[@dorrittakach970]

I love Ed Asner, I was so thrilled to have met him in Walnut Creek,CA. He was visitingSusan Prather, who helped the homeless get back on their feet, giving them jobs. I volunteered there, and he was so kind. He was a treasure..

[@ronbrix3433]

My main memory of Ed Asner was somewhat indirect, but still more important. I am on the board of directors for a non profit company called Aspiritech, which employs autistic people in a variety of occupations, but mostly in the field of software testing. Ed was on the board of advisors from even before I joined the board, which meant back in the company's infancy. I personally had no contact with him, but he was instrumental in getting us to an autism conference in Milwaukee many years ago, and his son was there. Some people (again, not me) met the son, who I believe did a presentation. You may note I said "autistic people", rather than "people with autism". Autistic self advocates prefer the first usage, ie, autistic people because they view autism as part of them rather than something they have. One other note about Ed Asner. I can't think of any other example where one show spun off from another and then became a completely different genre. The Mary Tyler Moore show was a sitcom, whereas Lou Grant was a drama, the genre Asner was most associated with. I can't imagine that to be an easy thing, and Ed Asner is to be commended for pulling it off and keeping Lou Grant on the air for as long as he did.

[@princessleia8571]

Ed Asner was an amazing actor on The Mary Tyler Moore Show Thank you Steve

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you, Steve, for the share.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for watching chris!

[@JAG51020]

At the beginning of 2021, 4 regular cast members of the MTM Show were still with us. Cloris Leachman, Gavin MacLeod, Ed Asner, and of course Betty White (on New Year's Eve) all passed away in 2021. Wonder if there's ever been another series where so many of the main cast all died in one calendar year, with the last being the last surviving cast member? In addition to MTM Show, Betty White was also the last surviving Golden Girl, despite having been the oldest cast member of that show!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I agree, that was very strange.

[@david5704]

I've thought about that a lot - how they all died the same year. And remember when Valerie Harper was diagnosed with that rare cancer and was expected to pass very quickly? She ended up surviving and living several more years even outliving Mary Tyler Moore. Hard to believe they are all gone - except for John Amos. But his character Gordy was not really part of the core cast.

[@david5704]

John Gabriel also died last year. He played Marys boyfriend in several seasons of the show.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

we loved everyone of them so much

[@Deutschie]

@@david5704 John Gabriel was the first choice to play "The Professor" on Gilligan's Island. For some reason some original castings were changed giving the world the famous cast we know today.

[@deborahsmith7970]

I didn't know he was buried in Kansas City, Missouri.!!!! That's where I live too!! Jean Harlow was from K.C.Mo too, and Don Cheadle was born here too!!! Thank you Steve!!! He also was the mean dad in Rich Man Poor Man!!! Loved him

[@david5704]

I'm getting that urge to pull out my MTM show box set and binge watch the show again. Thanks Steve 😊

[@trishkillian2459]

It was very kind to an up and coming KZbinr friend of mine. Very generous man.

[@janedoe7558]

One of the best. I enjoyed him last on 'Grace and Frankie'.

[@janicewright4164]

Hi Mr. Steve and thanks for this wonderful video. My favorite tv show with Ed Asner would have to be the Mary Tyler Moore Show. It was also nice to see most of his immediate family members laid to rest together. It appeared to be about 7 in a row. As always, thanks for the tour. I send you greetings from the great Peach state of Macon Georgia ❤ 😎

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Janice!

[@ron100]

Great video of one of the best actors of all time from one of the best shows of all time. Hope you’re doing well Steve.

[@sallywilliams5444]

Thank you Steve for remembering Ed Asner. He truly was a wonderful actor and a great person as well.

[@williambill5172]

Two drops in one day! Be still, my heart!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

The other video was from a couple of days ago. No way I could edit two in one day William. :-)

[@williambill5172]

@@TheGraveyardChannel Oh, I have dreamt of two a day for some time...sorry -m was my age this time...LOL!

[@tedkreibich8584]

A TRUE gentleman... RIP... Be safe, be well, and careful Steve.

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

I meet him years ago. He was so nice. Thank you for sharing this. Please take care of yourself and be safe.

[@pattibrooks1907]

Thank you very much for sharing the gravesite of Ed Ashner ! Really enjoy watching your videos !

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Glad you like them Patti!

[@williambill5172]

My favorite performance was as Guy Bannister in JFK...a small but absolutely unforgettable role in a vast career of excellence...seems so amazing that we were watching the infancy of his best performances on Mary.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

that is right, i forgot about that thank you

[@mileshigh1321]

The whole family lived long lives! I loved Ed Asner, he was so funny on the show and I enjoyed The Lou Grant show too! Thanks Steve!

[@luciledevries478]

The MaryTyler show still on reruns .Thank u Steve for all your trips you take .❤️🙏

[@kathrynmast916]

“You got spunk, I hate spunk!”…my favorite line from MTM show.😆

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

:-)

[@donaldmcauliffe3120]

Steven l loved his Lou grant it was canceled because he was against many things thank you

[@yanzhao7298]

Thanks for you walk down memory lane. I like your caring. I watch your videos regularly.

[@alcapozzi2611]

Also Steve he was President of the Sceen Actors Guild !! And I believe there was a huge!! story about him in that position...as always Take care Steve your buddy from Buffalo Al.

[@marlenepearson3936]

Great video Steve! I loved The MTM show! The whole cast was great! Thanks for visiting Ed Asner! And, start watching cartoons! Lol! Well, I bet you'd like UP! 😁

[@ericrush3495]

He was great even when he was playing the Bad Guy in stuff like El Dorado, Hawaii Five O, and Kobri Kai

[@patbowman6723]

Who didn't love Lou Grant. He was funny in a few movies I saw him in too. Thanks

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

Nice to see that. I saw him in a one man theater show called A Man and His Prostate shortly before he died. What a funny show. He was a good guy. Rest in Peace, Ed.

[@djpriddin6211]

Thanks Steve Kindest regards from DJ in the UK.

[@conniedean9466]

I loved Ed Asner! He was really amazing, I agree. Very talented actor!

[@bobbauer2287]

Good guy , Mary Tyler Moore show was great so was she ! Great job Thanks Bob

[@syreetaabney6968]

Hey Steve Thank you for sharing the memories with us today. Asner Gravesite was very peaceful and quite. i do remember him playing on the Mary Tyler Moore show as lou he was great and funny.

[@jess4metoo]

So true Steve, Mary and Ed had amazing chemistry and played off each other so well. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@lisaw7633]

I absolutely adored Ed Asner and Tim Conway. RIP 🌹❤️

[@keithbessant]

I first saw him in Lou Grant as the newspaper editor. His generous and humorous character really shone out, he was such a likeable and charismatic guy.

[@alichtenwalter]

Thank you for going to Ed Asner's grave.. He was a good character to be. I am glad you went on this long trip.

[@johnfreeman1164]

What kind and thoughtful words. I always appreciate the way that you memorialize the people.

[@marshaflorom4433]

Love Ed Asner !! So sad too lose him!

[@BuffyTwiggs402]

Thank you! I loved Ed Asner!!!

[@jodylehman7337]

Thanks Steve!!!! Wonderful Actor!!!!

[@ddivincenzo1194]

Ed Asner was my graduation speaker at Boston's Northeastern University in 1989. His daughter Liza was in my graduating class. When he stepped on to the podium, people started screaming "LOUUUUUUU"!!! It sounded like he was being booed. He was told by our university president that was not the case. Folks were honored.

[@gregdiiamond3899]

That was a really good show. I remember in the intro, Mary had that sick Mustang. I loved Ed. He was my favorite character on the show.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

YOU always find the most interesting gravesites from STARS to innocent kids who died to young to amazing combinations. there is always something to learn and you keep us all united. thanks for the memories.

[@carolgillis5265]

Thanks Steve,The Mary Tyler Moore Show

[@ronaldmiller2740]

HI STEVE THANKS FOR FINDING ED HE WAS GREAT!!! I LOVE THE TRAINS GOING BY WELL I LOVE TRAINS ... PEACE !!!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I loved the trains, too, ronald!

[@MrHeadbanger366]

The Mary Tyler Moore Show had a great ensemble cast. They all had their unique personalities, but they mixed well. I still think Chuckles Bites the Dust was one of the funniest episodes of any show that decade. They knocked it clean out of the park with that one.

[@karenhope7943]

You do such a nice job in showing the grave sites and helping us remember our past with a smile. We lived in such a great time in life. The TV shows were "the best" and life was great! Humor was great, clean, fun, and so was fashion. I am so glad that I grew up in the '60s and '70s. Life's pace was slower, safer, and just a lot better than it is now. I feel sad for the children of today's world!

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Wow I’m going to be visiting his grave next month when I stay in Kansas City doing some visiting of some family graves

[@connieliscio5593]

He was an amazing actor. I really liked him as Lou Grant

[@loristone6493]

Thank you Steve for sharing this vlog on Ed Anser' S gravesite. I had surgery last month and I was off work for 3 weeks. I watched all the seasons of the Mary Tyler Moore show. I so want Mary's apartment. Ed Anser appeared on Grace and Frankie a few times.

[@texadonkey34]

Ed Asner was great. The Lou Grant show was #1 in the late 70s. CBS, canceled because he was too liberal for the network. Sad. Thanks for visiting his graveyard.

[@Cardenas50zz58]

He was in Roots as the Captain. That's how I first discovered about him. Great actor! R.I.P.

[@microphoneandcaseykasemyes6862]

Ed was the second to last last surviving cast members of MTM. The last being Betty white. May All The Main MTM Show Cast Members RIP

[@TheFreddo12]

Thanks for visiting......I'm from Kansas City and went to Wyandotte High School, same as Mr. Asner. I was priviliged to see him in his one man show, FDR, that he performed on the stage at Wyandotte back in 2013. That was a wonderful show and I was so sad to hear of his passing. I've been to his grave a couple of times. thanks

[@craigtalbott731]

Auntie worked w/ Asner on the pilot episode of the acclaimed (but now mostly forgotten) TV drama series "Mr. Novak" when EA was up-and-coming (he had a recurring role in the program) and she was in the process of soon bowing out of the biz. My maternal grandfather (Gloria's dad) was a KC native.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Wow, it never stops amazing me what a career she had.

[@anthonya1151]

I miss Ed so much!

[@lisablake5328]

I loved all his shows and movies I still watch Elf on Christmas but now with my granddaughter. Thank you for the video take care.

[@rondaestep1792]

I always thought he was a great actor he seemed liked someone who is totally genuine

[@michaelodonnell9756]

I remember Lou Grant when they made the character more serious. The main movie that he was in that stands out in my mind is Fort Apache:The Bronx.

[@nanad4348]

I had the pleasure of meeting him in person and he was so nice. I will treasure the photo we took together. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That's awesome Nana D!