Published by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc.
Vol. 37 No. 01 January February 2020
Ed Asner visits Freethought Hall
A large contingent of FFRF staff members came down to greet Ed Asner during his visit. He was in Madison to perform as the lead role of God in the political comedy play, “God Help Us.” Asner is also known famously as the voice of Carl Fredricksen in the animated movie “Up,” and as Santa Claus in the comedy “Elf.” Since 1957, Asner has been in more than 60 movies and 200 TV shows. He identifies as agnostic. (Photo by Chris Line)
Television and movie icon Ed Asner stopped by Freethought Hall on Dec. 13 to record an episode of “Freethought Matters.” He gamely sat for several photos with FFRF staff members. Pictured, from left: Communications Manager Lauryn Seering, Store Manager Astoria Goldsby and Freethought Today Editor PJ Slinger. Look for FFRF’s TV interview with Asner in February. (Photo by Chris Line)
FFRF’s electronic marquee on the side of Freethought Hall shares the news of Asner’s arrival. (Photo by Chris Line)
Actor Ed Asner, right, sits on the “Freethought Matters” set with FFRF Co-Presidents Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor. Asner is the most honored male performer in the history of the primetime Emmy Awards, having won seven, including five for portraying Lou Grant, both on the “Mary Tyler Moore Show” and on the spinoff show “Lou Grant.” The show will air and be posted on YouTube on Feb. 16. (Photo by Chris Line)
Ed Asner sits with FFRF Legal Assistant Greta Martens in the lobby of Freethought Hall in Madison, Wis. (Photo by Chris Line)