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Lou Grant

Name: Lou Grant
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1977-09-20
Cast: Ed Asner, Robert Walden, Linda Kelsey, Mason Adams, Jack Bannon

1977 | 5 seasons | 50 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 8 Emmys, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Studio or Sex and the City, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 95 hours in all.
What might put you off: Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

The trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsVery strong
Won 7 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series and 3 more. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Television Series Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series – Drama. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Television: Episodic Drama. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: MTM Productions, CBS-TV. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 6 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 93K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.

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Created by Gene Reynolds, Allan Burns, James L. Brooks