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''Living with Ed'' is an American
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show starring Ed Begley Jr. It was originally shown on
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in 2007. In 2009, a new version began showing on the new Planet Green channel. The show follows Begley in his quest to live his life with a small
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. The series records the conflicts between him and his less zealous wife, Rachelle Carson, who many times suffers due to her husband's uncompromising beliefs. One of the most frequent capers Begley engages in is making his home more
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, competing with his best friend,
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. Other celebrities have appeared on the show, including
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,
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, and Jack McGee. Commenting in 2006 on the appeal of the show, Begley said: "In the format of the show, everyone who watches—even people who have never thought about living a low-impact, environmentally conscious life—will be able to relate. They'll come away with a raised awareness, but they'll also enjoy seeing the differences between Rachelle and me." In July 2009, Planet Green announced that it had produced 13 new episodes of the series that would begin airing on October 21, 2009.Planet Green lineup includes Begley - Cabler nabs 13 new episodes of 'Living with Ed'
Variety.com July 29, 2009


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''Living with Ed''s official homepageMother Nature Network
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