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Ed Begley, Jr. is a celebrated American actor and a dedicated family man, but he's especially proud of being a renowned environmentalist.

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Ed Begely Jr. Defends His Driving, Weighs in on Wood-Burning Stoves, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. on the Carbon Footprint of Families, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. on Insulating Hard-to-Reach Areas, Teaching Kids to Go Green, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr. on Getting a Green Job, Heating Your Home, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Staycation

Ed declares that he's not going anywhere for his vacation this year, and plans to have a luxurious "staycation" instead. Rachelle is highly skeptical, and points out that Ed never stands still for a second, to which Ed guarantees that + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. On Green Hypocrites, Biomass Energy, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Off the Grid

Rachelle begs Ed to come to an eco-gifting suite so she can harness his green star power to get free stuff. But Ed will have none of it, and drops Rachelle off by herself. Sure enough, Rachelle didn't make a + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Shades of Green

Ed goes to the Water Woman Festival to give a speech, and ends up communing with some hippies in the desert for a couple days. Meanwhile, Rachelle is stuck at home with Perry, an overzealous entrepreneur who is pitching a + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. Answers Your Questions on Green Cars for Tall Guys, Efficient Electric Fans, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Manners

Southern belles Rachelle and her friend Savannah are aghast at the vulgar display of table manners by Ed and Hayden at dinnertime and decide something must be done before Hayden takes on Ed's habits. The next day, Rachelle catches Ed + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. Talks Big Familes and Small Subscriptions

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Author, Author

Now that Ed has finished his second book, he and Rachelle get set to take a bite out of "the big organic apple," aka New York City, for a promotional book tour. No Begley trip is complete without Ed's travel + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. on Must-Do Solar Power Maintenance, Green Businesses, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. on Happy Marriages, Questions for Leo, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr Helps You Avoid Holiday Arguments, Stop Sending Cards, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. Talks Simple Solar Power, Heat Pumps, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Ed's Big Birthday Bash

Rachelle and Hayden plan a surprise party to celebrate Ed's 60th birthday. Will it be green enough for Ed, but fun enough for the planners (and attendees)? Living With Ed: Ed's Everyday Tips (Video) Check out videos from other Living + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., Talks Green Businesses, Energy Audits, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Gambling on Green

The Begleys take a roadtrip to Las Vegas. Rachelle is hitting the slots and shopping, while Ed decides to visit the greenest spots. Later, the Begleys head to the little white chapel where they were married years ago and decide + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr. Tackles Eco-Friendly Privacy Fences, Inexpensive Hot Water Heaters, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Look Into the Future

Ed and Rachelle have very different ideas about what type of energy audit the Begley household needs. Rachelle is having the psychic energy flow assessed, while Ed is measuring the energy efficiency of the Begley home. They are both in + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr. on Green Elementary Schools, Biodiesel, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Unplugged

Busy schedules are cutting into quality time with daughter Hayden. The solution: A family camping trip. With Rachelle in charge as the camp director, and supplies that include everything but the solar panels, the Begleys hit the trail. Even though + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., Talks Sidewalk Paving, Eco Trendsetting, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: The Water and the Wardrobe

Ed catches Rachelle walking into the house with bottled water. After reminding her of the costs (and plastic waste) of her decision, Rachelle makes Ed smell their tap water; she convinces him that it's too chlorinated to drink or use + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on Denim Recycling, Solar Cars, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: For Better or Worse

Ed decides to take Rachelle on a romantic wedding anniversary getaway. Alas, it turns out to be a trip to a facility where manure is made into methane. The factory is in central California, where this form of biomass conversion + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., Talks Indoor Air Quality, Bag Recycling, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living With Ed Episode: Game On

Neighbors Ed Begley, Jr. and Bill Nye the Science Guy continue their battle, both vowing to be "The Greenest Guy On The Block." As the competition escalates and the boys get more eco-toys, Rachelle finds herself somewhat caught up in + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on Nuclear Power, Car-Free Life, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on His Favorite Solar Panels, Paints, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on Going Off the Grid, Greening Traffic, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on Eco-Friendly Carpeting, Handwashing vs. Dishwashers, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., Talks Appliances, Batteries, and Green Business

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on Eco-Investments, Solar Powered Pool Pumps, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on Air Conditioning, Insulation, and the Cost of Going Green

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on Bicycle Generators, Recycling Plastic Bags, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley, Jr., on Eco-Friendly Floors, Green Pets, and More

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Ed Begley Jr. on Solar, Green Moving and Energy Labeling

Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Point-Counter-Point

Rachelle has found the perfect home renovation that even Ed will approve. While the construction turns the house upside down, Ed and Rachelle end up doing dishes in the most unlikely of places. Check out the Planet Green Schedule  to catch this + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Ed's Perfect Birthday

It's Ed's birthday, and Ed wants to forgo eating out at a fancy restaurant to cook his own birthday dinner. While the birthday boy is busy in the kitchen, Rachelle gets new air purifiers installed and plans her surprise + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Jay & the Big House

Ed takes an interesting assignment and speaks to muscle car fans about the future of electric cars. He then stops by Jay Leno's garage. Meanwhile, Rachelle checks out a spacious new, and not solar-powered, house for sale. Check out + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Jay's in Hot Water

Ed takes a visit to Jay Leno's garage and Rachelle has a green organizer coming over to help her get her desk organized. Check out the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of Living with Ed. From ways + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Beauty & the Barrel

Rachelle puts her foot down about adding extremely hideous rain barrels to their backyard. And later, Ed squeezes yet another contraption into the backyard. Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of Living with Ed. Whether it's + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Meet the Begley's

From his electric car to his white picket fence made out of recycled milk jugs to his outdoor oven powered by the sun, Ed Begley, Jr., isn't just an actor - he might also be the greenest man in + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Bill & Mario's Makeovers

Ed tries his own unique bathroom design with an electric hand dryer. He later goes to give green advice to the entire family of filmmaker Mario Van Peebles. Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of Living + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Everybody Loves Bradley Whitford

The Begley's go over to Monica and Phil Rosenthial's to see their eco savvy home. After that they head over to their friend Dianna Cohen's green art studio. When they get home they have a visit with Bradley Whitford. Whether + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: I Spy Bill Nye

Bill Nye invites Ed and Rachelle over so he can 'wow' Rachelle with all of his green aesthetics at his home. Soon after the visit with Bill, Ed and Rachelle return back home to attend their two latest green + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Jackson Browne is Green

The busy Begleys are on the roll again. This time they are getting new eco-friendly carpet installed in Rachelle's palates studio, as well as taking a trip to see one of Ed's old time friends, Jackson Browne. Checkout the + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Jay Leno's In Hot Water!

Ed finally caves in and allows new appliances in the kitchen. Then the Begleys visit the greenest house in Southern California. Before the day is over, Rachelle has a professional organizer help her with her office, as Ed inspects + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Living With Larry Hagman

The Begleys have installations to supervise before their afternoon trip. First, they get a new irrigation system; one that knows the weather. Second: a new electrical switch will save energy. Then it's off to see the epic solar-powered mansion + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: The Model Home of Cheryl Tiegs

Supermodel Cheryl Tiegs asks Ed to do a green audit on her Bel Air estate. Meanwhile, Begley friends Lisa and Daniel need a pro audit; Ed sends a top team for the job. Later, Ed and Rachelle help Lisa + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Sundancing As Fast As I Can

Ed and Rachelle are living yet another Hollywood dream in Utah. They have been invited to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. Ed insists on driving the hybrid, but Rachelle wants to arrive in style on a plane. The + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Jay & the Green House

The Begleys work with green designer Denise who is redoing a home for a young couple that wants the full treatment -- wait until you see the house's transformation. Meanwhile, Ed and Bill Nye pedal their "Green" rivalry to Jay + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Bill and Marios Makeovers

Ed tries his own unique bathroom design with an electric hand dryer. He later goes to give green advice to the entire family of filmmaker Mario Van Peebles. While Ed is at Mario's evolving green home, Rachelle and Hayden + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Sound Advice

Ed and Rachelle help actress Beverly D'Angelo find ways to fight noise pollution at her home. Before that, Ed visits a local neighbor who is installing a gray-water system onto their property. On yet another project, Rachelle installs an artificial + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Two Busy Begleys

Rachelle is asked to help design an eco-friendly skin spa belonging to her new friend, Renee. Rachelle begins by consulting Janis; Janis is an artist, colorist and longtime friend. As they meet, Janis convinces Rachelle to add some color to + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Hunt for Green Ideas

Ed and Rachelle go to meet the Sharps and see their eco-friendly home. The Begleys learn that a green makeover will take place in the Sharp master bedroom. A few days go by. We learn that Begley friend Helen Hunt + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Sharon's Shangri-La

Ed and Rachelle visit the rustic retreat belonging to actress Sharon Lawrence. Today, Sharon is installing soy-based insulation in her walls. Being quite eco-minded herself, Sharon also shows off other green aspects of the property. Meanwhile, green auditor Jason is + READ MORE

Living with Ed Episode: Bruce Beautifies the Begleys

Today on Living with Ed, Bruce Vilanch the famous comedian/writer is coming over to Ed and Rachelle's to learn more about Richard Mayer's solar Christmas lights. The Begleys also venture off to Pitzer College to see the most sustainable dorm + READ MORE

Being Ed

While he's well known and respected for his work in the acting realm, Ed has never shied away from his roots in environmental activism. Tailoring his lifestyle to be eco-friendly and green thinking, Ed's house is a concrete example of + READ MORE

Meet the Hosts: Ed & Rachelle

Ed Begley, Jr. says that people who call themselves environmental activists draw a line in very different places. Some people, well, they do what they can. And there's other people, like Ed, who draw the line at a very different + READ MORE

About Living With Ed

Ed Begley, Jr. is a celebrated American actor and a dedicated family man, but he's especially proud of being a renowned environmentalist. Catch a look at Ed's energizing lifestyle on his show, Living with Ed, where he and his house + READ MORE