Nominated 20 times for enemy and five Golden Globes with his portrayal of lou grant on Mary Tyler Moore shoe one oh and the only actor to play the same actor in a comedy and drama winning more than any other male performer in addition to his acting career serving two terms as the Screen Actors Guild and also a voice actor as Carl Fredrickson in the movie up. A long time political activist speaking out from autism and is active in many charitable organizations including Autism Speaks and defenders of wildlife is never shied away from criticizing policy even getting him into trouble. To be active on twitter criticizing our current president to defend our constitution this lefty is unapologetic on the urgent need for our deteriorating democracy. Please join me to give a warm welcome to ed asner b17. [applause] i am honored to be here. Quite a turnout. You are here to take part in the grouchy historian that i am a part of. I dont know where the hell my partner is. The thin man finishes. He