Lou Grant the role in a series of ads promoting Twin Cities station KSTP-TV, a real television station in the same market as the fictional WJM-TV. Additionally in 2013, Asner again reprised the role for a series of promos for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" airing on MeTV. Asner won five Primetime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Lou, with three of these awards for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and two for "Lou Grant". Bravo ranked Lou 35th on their list of the 100 greatest TV characters. Lou Grant Louis Grant is a fictional character played by Edward Asner in two
Lisle Wilson Lisle Wilson Lisle Astor Wilson (September 2, 1943 – March 14, 2010), born 'Lisle Astor Wilson Jr.', was an American actor known for playing Leonard Taylor on the ABC sitcom "That's My Mama" which ran from 1974 to 1975. His film roles included appearances in Brian De Palma's horror film "Sisters" (1972) and "The Incredible Melting Man" (1977). He was also widely recognized for his guest appearances on television shows such as "Lou Grant", "The White Shadow", and "Falcon Crest", to name a few. Lisle was the Director of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts West in Pasadena, California for