Lou Grant (TV series) examination of ethical questions in journalism, including plagiarism, checkbook journalism, entrapment of sources, staging news photos, and conflicts of interest that journalists encounter in their work. There were also glimpses into the personal lives of the "Tribune" staff. "Lou Grant" was a spin-off from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show". Unlike "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", which was a 30-minute sitcom, "Lou Grant" was a one-hour drama. When "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" ended its run, that series' co-creators and producers, James L. Brooks and Allan Burns, had a commitment to create a new show starring Ed Asner. They decided that
1978–79 United States network television schedule Co-Ed Fever aired on February 4 from 10:30 to 11:00 p.m., after which the show was cancelled. "Moses the Lawgiver" was a rerun of the 1975 miniseries. "Mr. Dugan" was supposed to premiere March 11, 1979 between "All in the Family" and "Alice" but due to black Congressmembers' criticism of it after a preview for them, the show was never broadcast. Notes: The "Wheels" segment of "NBC Novels for Television" was a rerun of the 1978 television miniseries. "Laugh-In" consisted of reruns of the 1977 television series. Note: Mork & Mindy had a one-hour premiere on September 14, 1978. Note: