Lou Grant is an American television drama series created by James L. Brooks, Allan Burns and Gene Reynolds and produced by MTM Productions. The show originally aired in the United States on CBS between September 20, 1977, and September 12, 1982, with 114 episodes split over five seasons. A spin off of the 1970s comedy series The Mary Tyler Moore Show, the series follows Lou Grant, played by Ed Asner, as he moves to Los Angeles to work as city editor for the fictional Los Angeles Tribune.
The Eddie Award is an annual accolade that was created by American Cinema Editors in 1962 to award outstanding achievements in editing in television and film.[1]Lou Grant won an award from four nominations for Best Edited Episode from a Television Series.
The Broadcasting Press Guild Awards is an annual accolade awarded by the Broadcasting Press Guild that recognizes "outstanding programmes and performances seen or heard in the preceding year."[6]Lou Grant received the award for Best Imported Programme in 1979.
The Directors Guild of America Award, presented by the Directors Guild of America, is an annual accolade that honors excellence among directors in film and television.[8]Lou Grant received 5 nominations, winning three awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series.
Barnard Hughes received an Emmy award for his guest starring role on the series.Nancy Marchand won four Emmy award for her performance as Margaret Pynchon.Nina Foch received an Emmy nomination for her performance as Mrs. Polk.
The Golden Reel Award is an annual award presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) in recognition of sound editors in film and television.[56]Lou Grant won an award for Television One Hour Series: Sound Editing.
Awarded since 1974, the Humanitas Prize is an annual accolade that recognizes outstanding achievement of writers in film and television whose work promotes human dignity, meaning and freedom.[60] Receiving four nominations for the 60 Minute Category, Lou Grant received two awards.
Awarded since 1940, the Peabody Award, named after American banker and philanthropist George Peabody, is an annual award the recognizes excellence in storytelling across mediums including television, radio, television networks, and online videos.[64]Lou Grant won in 1978, with the board praising Ed Asner's portrayal of the titular character as well as the cast and crew.
This is a list of winners and nominees of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Beginning with the 18th Primetime Emmy Awards, leading actresses in comedy have competed alone. However, these comedic performances included actresses from miniseries, telefilms, and guest performers competing against main cast competitors. Such instances are marked below:
This is a list of winners and nominees of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The award is presented to the best performance by a lead actor in a television comedy series. Beginning with the 18th Primetime Emmy Awards, leading actors in comedy have competed alone. However, these comedic performances included actors from miniseries, telefilms, and guest performers competing against main cast competitors. Such instances are marked below:
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role on a television limited series or television movie for the primetime network season.
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role on a television limited series or television movie for the primetime network season.
This is a list of winners and nominees of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Before 1975, supporting actors featured in a miniseries or movie were included in categories such as comedy or drama. From 1975 to 1978, the award was called Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special. Despite the category's name, actors appearing in many episodes of a miniseries were included. In 1979, the award was named Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special. The award was renamed again in 1986, in Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special. By 1998, the award was renamed Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie.
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