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Ed Asner speaks about starring in ‘FDR’ and life as an actor

Best known for the TV character Lou Grant in the shows “Mary Tyler Moore” and “Lou Grant,” actor Ed Asner will star in the one-man show “FDR” on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia, located on the campus of Batavia High School.

“FDR” is based on Dore Schary’s Broadway hit, “Sunrise at Campobello,” which ran 70 weeks on Broadway. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets range in price from $27 to $37, available at www.bataviafineartscentre.org.

Kane County Chronicle reporter Eric Schelkopf had the chance to talk with the 83-year-old Asner about the show and his illustrious career.

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