Lou Grant
Conflict
Season 2, Episode 11 · Aired 1978-12-18
Synopsis
Rossi uncovers conflicts of interest on the staff, including Lou, and writes a story that sets off fireworks in the city room. Mrs. Pynchon tells Rossi to keep an eye out for mistakes in the Tribune but doesn't realize just how far he'll go until he takes on a campaign by her pet charity.
In the series
This episode is part of Lou Grant (1977–1982) on CBS.
Mary's boss goes hour-long serious — newsroom integrity with teeth.
Key cast
- Ed Asner as Lou Grant
- Robert Walden as Joe Rossi
- Linda Kelsey as Billie Newman
- Mason Adams as Charlie Hume
- Nancy Marchand as Margaret Pynchon