Ed Asner Guests On Animal Radio® - Actor Admits Fondness For Felines

July 7, 2010 - PRLog -- (Animal Radio® Newsroom July 07, 2010) Actor Ed Asner  may always play the role of a curmudgeonly old man, but when it comes to his cats, he’s anything but surly. Asner returns for his third appearance guest-hosting the nationally syndicated Animal Radio® show July 17th on 99 AM-FM stations and XM Satellite Radio.

When asked why he has never had dogs as part of the family, Asner replies, "In my peripatetic life it's much easier to live with cats. They don't commit Harry Caray in my absence."

"My cat 'Weezy' sleeps on top of my head, " says Asner, "sometimes I can't breath." His other cat is Archie.

Ed Asner is set to co-star opposite Tom Arnold in a new sitcom on CMT called Regular Joe. The show was remodeled from an ABC show of the same name. Ed says he feels good about the pilot.

Hear this special Animal Radio® broadcast on XM Satellite Radio ch. 158 (America's Talk) Saturday July 17th at noon EST and rebroadcast Sunday July 18th at 5pm EST.  Animal Radio® also broadcasts on 99 AM/FM radio affiliates, including KOST 103.5 Los Angeles. See more listening options at AnimalRadio.com

Animal Radio® is the "most-listened-to" animal programming in the U.S.; created to educate, reduce surrenders and to help animals live long, healthy and happier lives.

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Animal Radio® is America's "most-listened-to" pet show. Over a half-million pet-lovers tune-in weekly on 90+ AM-FM radio stations and XM Satellite Radio.

The two-hour celebration of our pets is hosted by veteran air-talent Hal Abrams and Judy Francis.

The Animal Radio® Family includes Dog Trainer Vladae Roytapel, Veterinarian Dr. Debbie, News Director Bobbie Hill, Groomer Joey Villani, Animal Communicator Joy Turner, Travel Reporter Susan Sims and a cast of hundreds. Frequent guest-hosts include the likes of Jenna Fischer (The Office), Glenn Close (Damages) and Cesar Millan.

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