Asner promotes 'Cards for Troops' holiday campaign

When Americans mail holiday greetings this month, Ed Asner hopes they'll remember U.S. soldiers serving overseas, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The 77-year-old Emmy-winning actor visited two military hospitals in the Washington area this week as part of the kickoff for a national "Cards for Troops" campaign.

"The unwavering dedication these men and women show for their cause — and each other — is remarkable beyond words," he said. "Their thoughts are never for themselves, but only for those comrades that are still in harm's way."

Asner, who unveiled a holiday card as part of the campaign, co-stars in "The Christmas Card," set to air at 7 p.m. MST tonight on the Hallmark Channel.