#Ed Asner Family Center

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September 24, 2022

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[mcguanart]

A color version of this year's submission to the annual Ed Asner Family Center charity comic art auction.

[stazjohnson]

Pencil stage for a piece I'm doing for a charity auction curated by

Matt Asner to benefit the Ed Asner Family Center.

[colleendoran]

I am bringing this to your attention even though I am not the seller, because this hasn't been spotted at Heritage Auctions yet, and the current bid is a bargain price. It's the splash page illo from the Troll Bridge graphic novel adapted from the Gaiman story by me. THE LINK IS HERE.

Also, there is this SANDMAN art which was done for an Instagram promotion to publicize the release of SANDMAN on Audible. Artists were asked to interpret the dreams of readers who submitted their prompts. This features Despair. THE LINK IS HERE.

I get nothing from either of these auctions, I sold this art years ago, but when I see a bargain price, I am happy to pass the news along.

PS: the art is being sold for charity by the original purchaser. Should have put this in the original note, sorry.

Back in 2018, I purchased the Troll Bridge splash page from you on eBay. I wanted to let you know that for personal reasons, I decided to sell it as part of a large lot of comic art where all proceeds will go to charity: Heritage also dropped my listing fees. Just wanted you to know that I wasn't another opportunist flipping your art but a fan who appreciates the fine work you've done! Sincerely,Name removed at request.

Proceeds benefit Ed Asner Family Center and YouthCare in Seattle, WA

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[dorihey]

Today is the birthday of the late Ed Asner. Many are familiar with him as the voices of Carl Fredricksen from Up, Santa from Elf, and Hudson from Gargoyles, as well as Lou Grant from the Mary Tyler Moore Show and the aptly named, Lou Grant (series).

Back in the mid 2000's, my family and I were staying at a very large expensive house that belonged to friends of my parents as guests. They had a larger cable package than we did back at home, and they had ToonDisney. I remember seeing Gargoyles while staying there, on the "Hangin' with the Heroes" block in the evening. I remember seeing this show very vaguely as a younger kid, but I must not have been older than 6 or 7 or so given the original air dates.

I was totally enamored with these characters almost instantly. I hopped on their upscale internet, and immediately perused various Disney media sites at the time and started going down the rabbit hole with what little material the internet had back in like 2004 about the show. I learned about the cast, Greg Weisman's blog Station 8, and somehow convinced my parents to upgrade our cable so I could watch it. I even made a Neopets Fanpage about the show, and I have no idea if it's still around.

I don't have a lot of specific memories about Hudson being my favorite, or even having a particularly verbose knowledge of the show back them, but I DO remember becoming familiar and fond of Ed Asner, seeing a teaser for Up, learning he was in it, and that detail making it NECESSARY for me to watch it on release day.

I remember the evening before watching Up, and enjoying it, but I rewatched it with my mom a few days later. I am not sure what was different here, but I became OBSESSED. I joined a Pixar fan site, became a highly active member, and began absolutely marathoning this film. I also spent 5 hours one evening with a mechanical pencil, very little drawing skill, and drew this. (apologies, the picture is 14 years old and washed out)

To be clear, this was EXTREMELY out of nowhere. I had never drawn anything remotely this detailed before. So I (quite ignorantly, but still strongly) decided to change college majors and pursue art. Still workin' on that one...

Down the line, I ultimately watched Up in theaters 50 times, held movie nights for the fansite over Skype, made multiple forum signatures for myself and other members, and even got invited to Pixar, and met a lot of Pixar leadership (albeit briefly for most).

At the center of this though, Ed Asner was responsible for me gravitating to these characters. I've been pretty consistently enamored with his brand of wholesome curmudgeonry.

(I just made up that word, and I like it, so it's real now)

In any case, I've always felt a bit odd for having an attachment to an actor that hit his acting stride while being middle-aged in the 70s, 20 years before I was even alive - like I'm the only person my age that even knows this guy existed.

I had never gotten to meet Ed, but I did make an attempt shortly before he passed. It didn't work out, but his son Matt runs a charity organization called The Ed Asner Family Center that focuses on supporting individuals and families with autism and neurodivergence. I was fortunate enough to join an early screening of Dug Days before it released on Disney + thanks to a fundraiser by the center, including a Zoom Q&A with Ed. The thing I noticed during the call is that Ed was so immensely quick-witted, absolutely hilarious, and would not leave his piece unsaid. He had an astoundingly magnetic personality. It wasn't open mic, but I managed to get a question through - "What was it that got you into acting?"

Jonas Rivera, the Producer of Up was moderating the call and Ed about verbally trampled the guy by the time he was getting the last few words out, and he knew exactly what he wanted to say.

I don't have the exact words, but it boiled down to "escapism" - which was a bit shocking to me. You've got a former president of SAG, who'd been acting for longer than I have been a living person, and he was immediately compelled to tell everyone that the reason he got into showbusiness is to run from the world and its problems. It was remarkably humble.

Ed passed away exactly a week later. I couldn't eat for 2 days, I was so distraught.

I highly recommend that folks check out a lot of the acting Ed has done. He's absolutely brilliant, and one of the most fun people to watch. He was intimidatingly witty, and yet seemed like the guy who would talk to just about anyone. And then make them laugh their sides off.

I haven't shared my deep admiration for Ed too often other than with folks closest to me, but Ed Asner was a precious gem of a human being, and embodies a lot of things I think the world - particularly folks of the male persuasion - should have a bit more of.

Here's to you, Ed. Have a happy birthday up there for us, big guy. We love ya. <3

(side note, the portrait at the top, I drew to commemorate his first birthday after he passed in 2021. The picture at the bottom was drawn, but not adequately finished imo, about 2 weeks before he left us. I need to give it a proper redo someday)

[vickiabelson]

Today Live, James Morrison! I deeply adore him. As an actor, writer, filmmaker, musician, most importantly, as a husband, father, friend, fellow, and stellar human. 

I first remember James as CTU’s director Bill Buchanan on 24. He’d been around long before that. He did tenure on my beloved Private Practice, was a regular on HawthoRNE, appeared on Frasier, Quantum Leap, The X-Files, JAG, Murder She Wrote, The West Wing, Six Feet Under, to name some. James was a regular on the revamped Twin Peaks, was featured on NCIS, Major Crimes, Castle, The Twilight Zone, recently, Intersection, has three projects in the cooker, is as adept on stage, the recipient of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance and three Drama-Logue Awards… the man works. And, he plays. Like an angel. A singer/songwriter, I met James about 10 years ago when he graced Women Who Write and my living room. James was on the bill with Bob Cowsill and Ed Asner. It’s a day that remains at the top of my top for the salon’s 12 + years. I'll be pleading with him to treat us to his, Selfish Man, about, guess who, who just happens to be making headlines, yet again.

Listen here: http://jpmorrison.com/blogs/james/new-song-selfish-man

James, and his wife Riad Galayini, co-directed and produced the feature documentary Showing Up, an unprecedented look at the audition, with some of our most accomplished working actors reflecting on the process and how it affects them. Nathan Lane, Sam Rockwell, Eli Wallach, and Kristin Chenoweth are a few of those interviewed. Just watched it and I’m rethinking this whole return to acting thing. It’s a wonderful film, raw and moving, and so damn honest. Most recently, James developed and performed his one-man play, Leave Your Fears Here at the Ojai Playwrights Conference. His plays have also been produced and/or developed at the Sundance Institute, Ensemble Studio Theatre, The Playwrights' Center of Minneapolis, L.A. TheatreWorks, The MET Theatre, Two Parts Theatre Company, The Classical Theatre Lab, City Theatre in Miami, The Road Theatre, The Mojo Ensemble, The Wooden O, The Philadelphia Fringe Festival and the Sal

t Lake Acting Company where he has directed several plays including those by Sam Shepard, John Robinson, Larry Shue, and Beth Henley.

James is a great big peach of a man. Delicious in spirit, gigantic in talent, and oh so easy on the ears and eyes. Can’t wait to spend time in his spectacular company… see him… and, hear him. Lucky me. Lucky us! 

James Morrison Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, January 31, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET 

Streaming Live on my Facebook

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[thelassoway]

hey!! do you know how to watch the ‘it’s a wonderful life’ table reading? i can’t find it anywhere and i’m passing away seeing gifs from it

Hello Anon,

Thank you @nadja-antipaxos, and check out this post:

As this post mentions, if you can please donate a wee bit to The Ed Asner Family Center so they can keep putting on these wonderful events.

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Seth Rogen, Brendan Fraser & more auctioning off signed items on Whatnot with proceeds to The Ed Asner Family Center

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Seth Rogen, Brendan Fraser & more auctioning off signed items on Whatnot with proceeds to The Ed Asner Family Center

Seth Rogen, Brendan Fraser & more auctioning off signed items on Whatnot with proceeds to The Ed Asner Family Center

Livestream Shopping Platform Whatnot to Host Live, Virtual Q&A and Auction With Cast of The Ed Asner Family Center’s  “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” Virtual Table Read Join the holiday festivities December 11, 2022 at 5:00pm PT Get Your Tickets Here: http://teafc.org/wonderful Join the Whatnot Q&A and Auction Here: https://www.whatnot.com/live/d3020489-3734-4db0-8afd-06dfac0bdff5  The Ed Asner Family…

[mcguanart]

Steve Ditko died 6 years ago today, so here’s a Spider-Man piece I drew last year for the Ed Asner Family Center Comic Art Auction featuring as many of his Rogues Gallery members as I could sneak in.

[stazjohnson]

Finished Hellboy drawing for the Ed Asner Family Center charity auction. A3, ink on paper.

[ramascreen]

Christina Applegate Joins Brendan Fraser in Live, Online Table Read of Holiday Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”

Christina Applegate Joins Brendan Fraser in Live, Online Table Read of Holiday Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”

The Ed Asner Family Center has announced the participation of Primetime Emmy Award® Winner Christina Applegate for this year’s Virtual Gala. The recent Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient joins lead Brendan Fraser (George Bailey) in the role of his wife, Mary Bailey. Primetime Emmy Award® Winner James Cromwell has also been cast as Pa Bailey and autistic actress Sue Ann Pien (Amazon’s “As We See…

[cutesynamehere]

A couple of months ago I gave money to charity and today I got this delivered to my house. I'll spare you the rest of the story about how I was going to buy something else and then bought this because it goes on for awhile and the point is that I'm really pleased with my purchase.

And if you ever wanna give money to the Ed Asner Family Center you can donate here. And if you're interested in the occasional unique autographed item from celebrities pay attention to their auctions. They're a ridiculously wonderful organization.

edasnerfamilycenter.org/

[bluesdoodles]

Steve Lukather basks in I Found The Sun Again

Steve Lukather basks in I Found The Sun Again A Wonderful album from one of the finest exponents of sensible, communicative guitar playing delivering quality without unnecessary histrionics.

Toto legend, Steve Lukather, has brought his deft touch to many albums over the years (in addition to his continued allegiance to Toto) including his lesser-known contributions to some remarkable ‘tribute’ albums: he played brilliantly on a Beatles, Zeppelin, the Mahavishnu Orchestra plus he brought respectability to Christmas music on Merry Axemas Vol 2…I must also note a spectacular…

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Matt Asner joins us alongside Greg Weisman to discuss the life and career of Ed Asner as an actor, an activist, and as a father. We also discuss the creation and development of Hudson, his face off with Demona as he struggles to keep Goliath alive, the tremendous talent of Roger Rees and David Warner, and, most importantly, the Ed Asner Family Center: a foundation dedicated to the acceptance, wellness, enrichment, and support for the entire family.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Audible, Spotify, and your podcatcher of choice!

Follow us on Twitter at: @FromEyrie Visit Jennifer L. Anderson’s online stores at: Angel Wings and Demon Tails Visit Greg Weisman at: Ask Greg Everything you ever wanted to know about Gargoyles at: GargWiki Visit the Ed Asner Family Center at: The Ed Asner Family Center Donate to the Ed Asner Family Center at: Make a Donation