Groundbreaking Role Award at the TV Land Awards -- March 12, 2003 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 02-04-2003, 05:05 PM

The TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV premieres on TV Land and simulcast on Nick at Nite on WEDNESDAY, March 12 (9:00-11:00 pm ET/PT. The show has moved from the previously announced date of Sunday, March 9.
TV Land's first ever awards show, hosted by Emmy-award winning actor John Ritter, recognizes the best and brightest stars and shows from television's rich history. This two-hour celebration is presented by Chevy Trucks and in part by Revlon.

GROUNDBREAKING ROLE AWARD
This award is presented to an actor who changed the course of television history with a memorable, groundbreaking character. TV Land recognizes Diahann Carroll's portrayal of Julia for this year's award.
In Julia, Diahann Carroll broke ground as the first African-American actress to star in her own series as a professional, independent woman.
Carroll's character was a strong, hard-working Vietnam War-widow who moved to Los Angeles with her young son to pursue a successful career as a nurse.
Carroll's portrayal paved the way for African-American actresses and helped open the door for new roles and opportunities that were previously unavailable due to racial bias and unfair stereotyping.

ThomasE · 02-12-2003, 03:25 PM

I would definitely give her the award.

Pitooey · 02-12-2003, 05:20 PM

That poor woman had her life threatened everyday. She deserves the award!

ThomasE · 02-13-2003, 01:27 AM

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Originally posted by Pitooey
That poor woman had her life threatened everyday. She deserves the award!

Right On!

02-04-2003, 05:05 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Groundbreaking Role Award at the TV Land Awards -- March 12, 2003 The TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV premieres on TV Land and simulcast on Nick at Nite on WEDNESDAY, March 12 (9:00-11:00 pm ET/PT. The show has moved from the previously announced date of Sunday, March 9. TV Land's first ever awards show, hosted by Emmy-award winning actor John Ritter, recognizes the best and brightest stars and shows from television's rich history. This two-hour celebration is presented by Chevy Trucks and in part by Revlon. GROUNDBREAKING ROLE AWARD This award is presented to an actor who changed the course of television history with a memorable, groundbreaking character. TV Land recognizes Diahann Carroll's portrayal of Julia for this year's award. In Julia, Diahann Carroll broke ground as the first African-American actress to star in her own series as a professional, independent woman. Carroll's character was a strong, hard-working Vietnam War-widow who moved to Los Angeles with her young son to pursue a successful career as a nurse. Carroll's portrayal paved the way for African-American actresses and helped open the door for new roles and opportunities that were previously unavailable due to racial bias and unfair stereotyping.
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02-12-2003, 05:20 PM	#3
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	That poor woman had her life threatened everyday. She deserves the award!
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02-12-2003, 03:25 PM	#2
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I would definitely give her the award.