This year's observance is headlined by a distinguished National Council. Television and film stars Casey Kasem, Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner, Jennie Garth, Bill Maher, Rue McClanahan, and James Cromwell make up the National Council of World Farm Animals Day.

Casey Kasem is the popular host of the American Top 40 radio show. Mary Tyler Moore is one of television's most beloved and lasting performers. Ed Asner is an Emmy-winning actor, famed as TV's Lou Grant. Jennie Garth is best known for her starring role in Beverly Hills 90210. Comedian Bill Maher is best known as the controversial host of ABC's Politically Incorrect. Rue McClanahan starred in more than 70 films and TV series, but is best remembered as one of TV's popular Golden Girls. James Cromwell also starred in more than 70 films and TV series, including both Babe films, Star Trek, L.A. Confidential, The Green Mile, and Sum of All Fears.

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