Which cast member initially auditioned to play Lou Grant before accepting a different role?

MacLeod was originally invited to audition for the role of Lou Grant. After doing so, he asked to try out for the Murray Slaughter part, feeling that he was a better fit for Mary's amiable co-worker than for her cantankerous boss. Once Ed Asner read for the part of Lou Grant, producers happily agreed with MacLeod's perspective.

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