Adams all received multiple nominations for supporting Emmys. Cancellation The cancellation of Lou Grant in 1982 was controversial. Asner served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild, during which he voiced opposition to U.S. government policy in Central America and worked closely with Medical Aid for El Salvador. Up until his death in 2021, Asner consistently stated his position that his political views, as well as the publicity they attracted, were the root causes of the cancellation of the show. CBS denied that the cancellation had anything to do with Asner's politics, citing a fall in ratings for the last two seasons. The show's ratings had fallen from an average 19.6 rating over the previous three seasons to 16.6 in its final year, finishing the season 43rd among primetime network series. Home media Shout! Factory has released all five seasons on DVD in Region 1. References Bibliography Notes External links The Unofficial Lou Grant Internet Resource and Archive (site of Daryl Anderson) The Canonical Lou Grant Episode Guide 1977 American television series debuts 1982 American television series endings 1970s American drama television series 1980s American drama television series 1970s American workplace drama television series 1980s American workplace drama television series Best Drama Series Golden Globe winners CBS original programming English-language television shows Television series about journalism Television shows set in Los Angeles Peabody Award-winning television programs American television spin-offs The Mary Tyler Moore Show Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series winners Television series created by James L. Brooks Television series created by Allan Burns Television series by MTM Enterprises