Proving old socialists may not be the go-to source on the appropriate treatment of women, actor Ed Asner’s appearance Tuesday on MSNBC was quickly marred by his determination to secure a kiss from the female anchor.
Introducing Asner as a someone “who helped demonstrating the changing culture of independent women in the workplace,” anchor Chris Jansing was complimentary of the “Mary Tyler Moore Show” star.
“Ed Asner, great to have you here,” she said. “Thank you for coming in.”
“Thank you,” the 87-year-old actor said. “And not even a kiss?”
Surreal: Ed Asner is a guest on MSNBC to talk about Hollywood’s reaction to Weinstein. He asked the female anchor for a kiss. pic.twitter.com/mpoqOkAzRi
— David Mack (@davidmackau) October 11, 2017
When Jansing informed him, “No, nothing,” the disappointed old geezer replied, “Oh my God…”
Asner was on the show to plug his new book, “The Grouchy Historian,” and to discuss the Harvey Weinstein scandal rocking Hollywood.
But while talking about sexual abuse in the workplace, he still had a smooch on his mind.
And when Asner made another play for it, Jansing just about had enough.
“You still owe me a kiss,” the openly socialist actor said, as the segment came to a close.
“You’re gonna get yourself in trouble,” she responded, gently reprimanding her guest. “And with good reason, Mr. Asner.”
Watch the full segment below:
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And, boy, did social media let the old leech have it… here’s a sampling of responses from Twitter:
https://twitter.com/dvluvmsusa1/status/918205412322750464
https://twitter.com/jimstinson/status/918263871101685760
https://twitter.com/mimimayes13/status/918215551180296192
Hmmm…seems he's a DEMOCRAT! OH SNAP!! That explains the kiss stuff "Ed Asner" he & WEINSTEIN Sauna Buddies?? LOL #MSNBC pic.twitter.com/vwrxnOCsit
— MICHAEL Murdock 🇮🇹🇺🇸 (@docmurdock) October 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/MonicaNocciola/status/918201525440098304
https://twitter.com/dvluvmsusa1/status/918201872435044354
https://twitter.com/SWilderTaylor/status/918261784783421440
@MSNBC the request for a kiss from ed asner is exactly the type of sexism that leads to Weinstein behavior. Not funny.
— Diana Nokes (@dianalynk) October 11, 2017
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