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In Memory Of Ed Asner, 1929-2021 Aug 30, 2021

It is with great sadness we farewell Ed Asner, who died this week at the age of 91. More →

It's a Wonderful Life Encore! The Ed Asner Family Center Hosts Recorded Version of their Live Table Read Dec 23, 2020

On Sunday, December 13, a spectacular cast including Pete Davidson, Ellie Kemper, Ed Asner, Maude Apatow, Carol Kane, Vanessa Williams, Chris Williams, Mia Farrow, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, BD Wong, Bill Pullman and Richard Kind performed a live table read of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Victor Nelli, Jr. More →

Ed Asner to Host It’s A Wonderful Life Star-Studded Virtual Table Read and Gala Nov 25, 2020

The holidays will be different this year, but different doesn’t have to mean dull. Ed Asner joins a star-studded team of actors – including Mia Farrow, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill Pullman, Ellie Kemper, Richard Kind, B.D. Wong, and Michael Shannon – for a one-night-only live virtual celebrity table read of the 1946 holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” on Sunday, December 13, 2020, and is available worldwide at 5:00 pm (PT), 7:00PM (CT) and 8:00 PM (ET). More →

Clancy Brown Wins Big at The Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night Sep 9, 2020

The 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night was a night of stars and virtual cards and a huge success raising in excess of $150,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to working with exceptional individuals with autism, developmental delays and other special needs and their families. More →

Lyle Lovett to Perform at The 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Celebrity Night Aug 24, 2020

Lyle Lovett, Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor, will headline the musical entertainment at the 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Celebrity Night, hosted by legendary Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, on Saturday, August 29, 2020, starting at 5:00 p.m. PST. More →

Ed Asner's Poker Tournament Attracts The Stars Aug 3, 2020

Legendary Emmy Award Winning actor Ed Asner presents the 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament in collaboration with World Poker Tour. More →

The Ed Asner Celebrity Poker Tournament Goes Virtual Jul 1, 2020

Legendary Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner presents the 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament in collaboration with World Poker Tour WPT.com to be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, 5:00 PM. More →

Celebrities Getting into the Spirit with #GivingTuesday Dec 3, 2019

It’s Giving Tuesday, and people everywhere are giving back to their communities and the wider world. More →

Ed Asner Celebrates 90th Birthday With Celebrity Roast Nov 7, 2019

Ed Asner, seven-time Emmy-winning actor affectionately known as Lou Grant and UP’s Carl Fredricksen, is turning 90 years old and Hollywood came out to roast and celebrate this special milestone. More →

Don't Miss Ed Asner's 90th Birthday Roast and Party Oct 17, 2019

Hollywood is turning out to celebrate Ed Asner's 90th Birthday Roast and Party to benefit The Ed Asner Family Center with a celebrity roast, concert and gala. More →

90th Birthday Roast for Ed Asner with Cloris Leachman, Lily Tomlin, Brad Garrett and More Sep 17, 2019

Ed Asner, eight time Emmy-winning actor affectionately known as Lou Grant and UP’s Carl Fredricksen, is turning 90 years old and is still as crotchety, funny and beloved as ever. More →

Joaquin Phoenix's World Lion Day Plea to Protect This Iconic Species Aug 9, 2019

This World Lion Day (August 10), Joaquin Phoenix is joining Animal Defenders International (ADI) in calling on governments to act by voting to protect lions at the upcoming CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. More →

Ed Asner Joined by Celebrity Friends at Poker Tournament Jun 6, 2019

The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $150,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with autism, developmental delays and other special needs and their families. More →

More Stars Confirmed For 7th Annual Ed Asner and Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night May 27, 2019

The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry for a night of fun, fame and philanthropy benefitting the new The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

CSUN Teams with The Ed Asner Family Center May 21, 2019

There are only a handful of therapists in Los Angeles who work with individuals with autism. California State University, Northridge is partnering with The Ed Asner Family Center to change that. More →

7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night Apr 9, 2019

The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry to raise funds for the new The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

Ed Asner Returns Home to CBS Radford Studios For Charity Poker Tournament Mar 5, 2019

Legendary Emmy-winning actor and comedian Ed Asner presents the 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night, returning to the home of “Lou Grant” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” on Stage 11 at the CBS Radford Studio (formerly MTM), Saturday, June 1, 2019, 5:00 PM. More →

Ed Asner Celebrates 89th Birthday With Sold Out Benefit for Families Affected by Autism and Special Needs Nov 19, 2018

Ed Asner celebrated his 89th birthday with a benefit to help the autistic and special needs communities, fulfilling his passionate commitment. More →

Celebrity Chef Art Smith to Be Honored at the Ed Asner Family Center A NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala Nov 14, 2018

World-renowned Celebrity Chef Art Smith will receive the Dream Maker Award at the Ed Asner Family Center's first annual A NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala, a night of music and philanthropy, on November 15, 2018 at Exchange LA Downtown. More →

Night of Dreams Gala To Honor Elaine Frontain Bryant Nov 5, 2018

Producer Jonathan Murray (Project Runway, Born This Way) will present a special honor to Elaine Frontain Bryant, Emmy-winning Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network, for her dedication to the special needs’ community at the Ed Asner Family Center's first annual A NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala. More →

Peter Frampton To Headline Ed Asner Family Center Night Of Dreams Oct 26, 2018

The Ed Asner Family Center presents A Night of Dreams, a night of music and philanthropy starring legendary musician Peter Frampton, hosted by Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes. More →

The Ed Asner Family Center Partners with Heritage Auctions Oct 15, 2018

Known for his Emmy-winning roles playing curmudgeons, ranging from Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Carl in the Pixar film UP, actor Ed Asner's true character is that of a philanthropist and loving father who shared his passion for comic books with his children. More →

Ed Asner, Art Smith and Elaine Frontain Bryant to be Honored at A Night of Dreams Sep 19, 2018

The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families, presents its first annual A NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala, honoring Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, world renowned chef Art Smith and Emmy-winner Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network, for their dedication to the special needs communities. More →

2018 Ed Asner And Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament Raises Over $140,000 Sep 17, 2018

The 2018 ED ASNER & FRIENDS CELEBRITY POKER TOURNAMENT was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $140,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families, it was announced by Matt Asner, President. More →

More Stars Added To Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament Aug 24, 2018

More stars have been added to the 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night, taking place in September. More →

Thomas Gibson, Richard Kind and Jim Beaver Join Ed Asner in Celebrity Poker Tournament Aug 21, 2018

The 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry for a night of fun, fame and philanthropy benefitting the new The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

World Lion Day: Joanna Lumley Backs New Sanctuary In Africa To Help Big Cats In Need Aug 10, 2018

A celebrity-backed appeal has been launched for World Lion Day (10 August) to help Animal Defenders International (ADI) build a new wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. More →

Tom Arnold And Brad Garrett Join Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night Aug 8, 2018

The 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry to raise funds for the new The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

Jason Alexander, Don Cheadle, Lou Diamond Phillips Join Ed Asner for Celebrity Poker Tournament Jul 30, 2018

The 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry to raise funds for the new The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

Ed Asner and Hollywood Celebrities to Host Poker Tournament Benefitting The Ed Asner Family Center Jun 27, 2018

Legendary Emmy-winning actor and comedian Ed Asner presents the 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 5:00 PM, at Playa Studios (11260 Playa Ct. Culver City, CA). More →