"The Second Annual TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV" -- March 17, 2004

[Pavan]

'EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND' STAR BRAD GARRETT TO HOST THE SECOND ANNUAL TV LAND AWARDS: A CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC TV

Two-Hour Special from Hollywood Palladium Honors the Best and Brightest from the History of Television

Santa Monica CA, Jan. 5, 2004 - Emmy-award winning actor Brad Garrett, star of the current hit comedy series Everybody Loves Raymond, will host the second annual TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV, premiering on TV Land and simulcast on Nick at Nite on Wednesday, March 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, Executive Vice President and General Manager, TV Land and Nick at Nite. The event will be taped on Sunday, March 7 from the renowned Hollywood Palladium.

The TV Land Awards is the network's second annual awards salute to classic TV. The special recognizes shows and stars from television's rich history which have truly withstood the test of time. TV Land, together with some of the most beloved celebrities of modern and classic TV, will honor the legends, innovators, pop culture favorites and unsung heroes of television's past. Last March, at the network's inaugural awards show hosted by the late John Ritter, TV Land bestowed special tribute awards to some of television's most celebrated series. The accolades included The Dick Van Dyke Show (Legend Award), All in the Family (Innovator Award), Star Trek (Pop Culture Award), Julia (Groundbreaking Role Award), and American Dreams (Future Classic Award).

"We are thrilled to have Brad Garrett host the second annual TV Land Awards show," states Larry W. Jones. "Brad is a beloved actor and comic genius whose energy and talent make him the perfect choice as host."

Garrett's role in Everybody Loves Raymond has earned him three Emmy nominations, and in 2002 and 2003 he won the Emmy Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy. He portrays Robert Barone, Ray Barone's (Ray Romano) older brother, an NYPD policeman who has just gotten married. Robert's existence is constantly overshadowed by his sports-writer sibling. This rivalry, in addition to their parents' constant meddling in Ray's life, helped coin the titled line, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now in its eighth season on CBS, the comedy continues to be a critical and ratings success, posting numbers worthy enough to consistently win its time slot every week.

A native of Woodland Hills, CA, Brad got his start in standup comedy. He has headlined at Bally's Park Place and co-headlined with the Temptations at Trump Plaza. He has also worked at the Sands with Frank Sinatra, Caesar's Palace with David Copperfield, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson, Harrah's with Sammy Davis Jr. and the Beach Boys, and Radio City Music Hall with Julio Iglesias.

In addition to Garrett's two Emmy Awards, he shared the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. In 2002, Garrett played Jackie Gleason in the CBS Television movie "Gleason," for which he earned both an Emmy and a Screen Actors Guild nomination as Outstanding Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series. He has also guest-hosted The Late Show for a sidelined David Letterman.

His film credits include "Sweet and Lowdown," "George B." and "Suicide Kings." He also appeared in the cable movies "Only in America: Don King," "Club Land" and "Bleacher Bums." His voiceover work includes giving life to Fatso the ghost in the 1995 feature film "Casper," and he can be heard playing the part of Dim the rhinoceros beetle in "A Bug's Life" and the blowfish Bloat in "Finding Nemo."

The TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV features celebrity presenters and special guests. Winners will be decided by TV Land's experts and viewers who have cast their vote on tvland.com.

The TV Land Awards is presented by Revlon. Other major sponsors include Mitsubishi, Sears, Orbitz, Ambien and Walgreens.

Michael Levitt (TV Land Awards 2003, Billboard Music Awards) serves as Executive Producer, Emmy-award winning Glenn Weiss as Director (2003 Tony Awards, Christmas in Washington, Star Search), Greg Sills as Supervising Producer (VH1 Divas, Billboard Music Awards), Michael Dempsey as Producer (Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, mtvICON), and Sal Maniaci and Larry W. Jones also serve as Executive Producers.

[treky]

let's hope it's as good as the last one was!!

[GoldenFamilyTies]

When will they start announcing what stars will be attending?

[jayman75]

I'm not impressed with Brad Garrett as a replacement for John Ritter. I think they should have had someone from Classic TV to host...

[PPatters]

Originally posted by jayman75
I'm not impressed with Brad Garrett as a replacement for John Ritter. I think they should have had someone from Classic TV to host...

Brad Garrett may not be from classic telvision, but there is no doubt that he is CREATING a classic tv character, that he is humorous, and that he's very popular...

[Barnabas1]

Yay! Gale Gordon was one of the nominees.

[RJ]

Sanford & Son was not nominated this year which sucks!

I was wondering since I didnt see last years awards did the show or any of the characters win any awards or were even nominated?

and did any of the cast attend?

thx to those who reply to me!

[treky]

no to all your questions.

TV LAND plans to rerun last years show on Mar. 17, at 11:00

[barwars]

I wonder who will win the "Discretionary Awards"

My picks are....


Ground Breaking
Roseanne


Pop Culture
The Brady Bunch


TVL Legend
I Love Lucy


Innovator
Three's Company (soooo risque)


Future Classic
Frasier or 8 Simple Rules

[Pavan]

TV Land has announced its "Expert Pick" Awards (all but Future Classic), if you want to remain surprised until the awards actually air, then please do not read below:














































MARY TYLER MOORE, ANDY GRIFFITH, MARLO THOMAS AND DANNY DEVITO TO HEADLINE THE SECOND ANNUAL TV LAND AWARDS: A CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC TV

Two-Hour Awards Show to Honor the Best of Television,
Premiering on Wednesday, March 17



Santa Monica, CA, February 24, 2004 - TV Land announced today that celebrated classic TV stars Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Marlo Thomas and Danny DeVito are among the featured performers slated to appear at the second annual TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV. Emmy-Award winning actor Brad Garrett, star of the current hit comedy Everybody Loves Raymond, will host the two-hour special, which will be taped on Sunday, March 7 from the renowned Hollywood Palladium. The TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV premieres on TV Land and will be simulcast on Nick at Nite on Wednesday, March 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT). The special recognizes shows and stars from television's rich history. The program is presented by Revlon.

Several awards will be bestowed to some of television's legendary series' and stars at the second annual awards show. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (Groundbreaking Award), The Andy Griffith Show (Legend Award) and Gilligan's Island (Pop Culture Award) are among the shows which will be given special tribute awards. TV Land will also present awards in several other categories, including The 2003 Future Classic Award. The award - which TV Land unveiled in 1998 and is presented annually - recognizes the one new show from the past calendar year which best exemplifies the qualities of an emerging television phenomenon that will endure for years to come. Last year's recipient was NBC's critically-acclaimed drama series American Dreams.

"Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Marlo Thomas and Danny DeVito are some of the most enduring and celebrated icons in television history," states Larry W. Jones, Executive Vice President and General Manager, TV Land and Nick at Nite. "Classic TV fans can finally celebrate these stars and shows and put them on the pedestal they so rightly deserve."



The tribute awards include the following:


GROUNDBREAKING AWARD

This award is presented to a show whose characters and stories changed the course of television history and reflected contemporary social issues. TV Land recognizes The Mary Tyler Moore Show as this year's recipient.

Breaking new ground, The Mary Tyler Moore Show was a comedy centered firmly on a thoroughly independent woman. The characters and stories were first and foremost funny, engaging, and believable but also reflected contemporary social issues. The show pioneered the idea of the workplace as a new kind of family, the underlying essence of so many series' that came afterwards. Above all, the ensemble of actors who starred in The Mary Tyler Moore Show created a sophisticated comedy drawn from characters, and appealing to viewers, who were all wrestling with the genuine ambiguities and uncertainties of life in America in the 1970s. The Mary Tyler Moore Show centers around life at the fictitious WJM-TV News, and, more specifically, around Mary Richards (Mary Tyler Moore), an ambitious, young and single assistant producer. Often identified as a symbol for the independent woman of the 1970s, Mary shares a lot with her best friend, Rhoda Morgenstern (Valerie Harper), a single window dresser, and both are continually harangued by the resident busy-body, Phyllis Lindstrom (Cloris Leachman). Among Mary's colorful co-workers are her boss, station producer Lou Grant (Ed Asner), head news writer Murray Slaughter (Gavin MacLeod), and the dim-witted anchorman Ted Baxter (Ted Knight).



LEGEND AWARD

This award is presented to a television series which has stood the test of time and ranks among the most memorable and celebrated shows in TV history. TV Land will honor The Andy Griffith Show as this year's recipient.

This legendary series is often considered one of the most enduring and beloved television series of all time. Set in the small, fictitious town of Mayberry, North Carolina, the show starred Andy Griffith as the widowed Sheriff Andy Taylor, and a young Ron Howard as his son, Opie. Sheriff Andy spent much of his time keeping peace at home and at work, all while philosophizing on life. The town's colorful characters included Andy's wiry deputy and cousin, Barney Fife (Don Knotts), Andy's Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), who was both housekeeper and foster mom to Opie, Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors), the loveable gas station attendant, Goober Pyle (George Lindsey), Gomer's cousin, and Ellie Walker (Elinor Donahue).





POP CULTURE AWARD

This award is presented to a show that has crossed the line from television series to pop culture phenomenon. This year's honoree is Gilligan's Island.

Launched in 1964, Gilligan's Island developed an overwhelming response from viewers and became one of the most widely-seen and successful series ever in syndication. Created by Sherwood Schwartz and inspired by Robinson Crusoe, Schwartz developed what he believed to be a meaningful show that represents various citizens of America, who were brought together to survive on a deserted island. With his selection of characters -- the wealthy, the glamour girl, a brainiac, a wholesome girl, the misfit and the resourceful bull of a man -- Schwartz had hoped that the audience would find someone on the island with whom they could identify. The S.S. Minnow crew - the bumbling, Gilligan (Bob Denver) and the Skipper, Jonas Grumby (Alan Hale, Jr.) -- get their passengers to safety and then spend the next four years trying to get themselves off of the island. The other survivors include: Thurston Howell III (Jim Backus) and his wife Lovey (Natalie Schafer), who are worth millions of dollars; Ginger Grant (Tina Louise), a Hollywood movie star; Mary Anne Summers (Dawn Wells), an all-American girl from Kansas; and the Professor Roy Hinkley (Russell Johnson), a scientist.


TV Land has also asked viewers to log on to tvland.com and vote for a variety of classic and fun categories including "Favorite Cantankerous Couple" and "Favorite Sing-Along Theme Song" with the winners to be announced and presented at the show. The voting is taking place on tvland.com, and will end on March 1. To date, over 1.3 million votes have been cast and traffic to tvland.com increased 23% in the first month after the voting began. While most of the winners will be announced during the telecast, many will be announced exclusively at tvland.com during the live, synchronized show companion.

In addition to Revlon, other major sponsors include Mitsubishi, Sears, Orbitz, Ambien and Walgreens.

Michael Levitt (TV Land Awards 2003, Billboard Music Awards) serves as Executive Producer, Emmy-award winning Glenn Weiss as Director (2003 Tony Awards, Christmas in Washington, Star Search), Greg Sills as Supervising Producer (VH1 Divas, Billboard Music Awards), Michael Dempsey as Producer (Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, mtvICON), and Sal Maniaci and Larry W. Jones also serve as Executive Producers.

Now seen in over 82 million U.S. homes, TV Land's program mix features popular dramas, sitcoms, westerns, Retromercials® and a TV-referential interstitial environment, all programmed with a specific audience in mind - the first generation of Americans to grow up watching television, and features all time classic hits like All In The Family, The Andy Griffith Show, I Love Lucy, Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie.

[Pavan]

Hollywood Squares will be plugging the TV Land Awards all week, week of MAR 8:

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
"TV Land Awards Week"
Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12, 2004
Check local listings for time and channel in your area.

As the 2nd annual TV Land Awards (produced by H2's own Michael Levitt) approach on Wednesday, March 17, H2 will showcase some of classic TV's famous stars on a fun nostalgic week on H2!

Center Square Martin Mull ("Roseanne," "Fernwood 2Night"); Shirley Jones ("The Partridge Family"); Marla Gibbs ("The Jeffersons," "227"); Bernie Kopell ("The Love Boat"); Gabe Kaplan ("Welcome Back, Kotter"); Stefanie Powers ("Hart to Hart"); ALF; Maureen McCormick ("The Brady Bunch"); and Joyce DeWitt ("Three's Company").

[Pavan]

A recap of what happened at the taping last night at the TV Land Awards includes a tribute to the late John Ritter, expert awards, and viewers choice awards. So read only if you want to know, if not watch the TV Land Awards on March 17 at 9-11pm ET/PT on TV Land and Nick@Nite. Here is the recap:





It's a Star-Studded Extravaganza as TV Land Honors The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Andy Griffith Show and Gilligan's Island During Second Annual TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV

Liza Minnelli, Sharon Stone, Ben Stiller, Billy Bob Thornton, Eric McCormack, Freddie Prinze Jr., Danny DeVito and Farrah Fawcett Among Dozens of Stars Saluting Classic TV

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 7 -- With the help of over 70 stars
from television and film, TV Land bestowed special tribute awards tonight to some of television's most celebrated series and stars during the second annual TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV. TV Land presented awards to the casts of several shows including The Mary Tyler Moore Show (Groundbreaking
Award), The Andy Griffith Show (Legend Award), Gilligan's Island (Pop Culture Award) and FOX's Arrested Development (Future Classic Award). The TV Land Awards was taped at The Hollywood Palladium and will air on TV Land and Nick at Nite on Wednesday, March 17 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT).

The full-blown homage to classic television featured unforgettable moments such as when acclaimed comedic actor Ben Stiller presented the cast of The Mary Tyler Moore Show with the "Groundbreaking Award" for one of television's earliest depictions of a single, successful career woman. Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton presented the cast of The Andy Griffith Show with the "Legend Award" honoring the show's timeless and enduring appeal of life in a small North Carolina town. Cast members from Gilligan's Island accepted TV Land's "Pop Culture" Award for the popular sitcom's enduring comedy about castaways on a deserted island. The award was presented by CBS' Survivor All Stars. Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress Liza Minnelli presented Mitch Hurwitz, David Nevins and the cast of Arrested Development with the "Future Classic Award," which is presented to the one new show from the past calendar year which best exemplifies the qualities of an emerging television phenomenon.

Other memorable moments included Golden Globe-winning actress Sharon Stone presenting the "Bossiest Boss Award" to Danny Devito (Taxi); Emmy Award-winning actor Eric McCormack of Will and Grace performing a tribute song to Mary Tyler Moore and an opening medley which featured Cybill Shepherd singing the theme song to Moonlighting; Tony Orlando and Dawn singing "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" and Charlotte Rae and Lisa Whelchel singing the theme song to The Facts of Life. Classic TV stars Bea Arthur, Sally Struthers, Katherine Helmond and Charlotte Rae appeared in a hilarious spoof of Sex and the City;
Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie were reunited onstage to present actress Patty Duke with the Award for "Favorite Dual-Role" (The Patty Duke Show), and the original "Catwomen" -- Lee Meriwether, Julie Newmar and
Eartha Kitt presented Marlo Thomas (That Girl) with the "Favorite Fashion Plate --Female Award." The musical performances also featured the first-ever live performance of "Love American Style", the title song to the hit 1970's comedy series by the legendary singing family, The Cowsills.

Comedian George Lopez paid tribute to the late John Ritter, beloved star of the enduring hit sitcom Three's Company and 8 Simple Rules ... for Dating My Teenage Daughter. Ritter also hosted last year's first TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV. The salute featured a clip package of Ritter's vast television work, including appearances on The Cosby Show and Wings with
actress Amy Yasbeck, whom he later married.


The tribute awards presented included the following:

GROUNDBREAKING AWARD
This award is presented to a show whose characters and stories changed the course of television history and reflected contemporary social issues. TV Land honored The Mary Tyler Moore Show as this year's recipient. Acclaimed comedic actor Ben Stiller presented the award to Mary Tyler Moore, Betty White, Cloris Leachman, Ed Asner, Gavin McLeod, John Amos and Valerie Harper.

LEGEND AWARD
This award is presented to a television series that has withstood the test of time and ranks among the most memorable and celebrated shows in TV history. This year's honoree is The Andy Griffith Show. Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton presented the award to Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors, Aaron Ruben, Betty Lynn, Earle Hagen, Elinor Donahue, George Lindsey, Harvey Bullock, Howard Morris and Maggie Peterson.

POP CULTURE AWARD
This award is presented to a show that has crossed the line from television series to pop culture phenomenon. TV Land acknowledges Gilligan's Island as this year's recipient. CBS Survivor All Stars Rudy Boesch, Tina Wesson, Jenna Morasca and Rob Cesternino presented the cast with this award. Bob Denver,
Dawn Wells, Tina Louise, Sherwood Schwartz, Lloyd Schwartz and Russell Johnson accepted on behalf of the show.

VISIONARY AWARD
In 1974, mainstream television went to the barrio for the first time with a situation comedy that saw the growing importance and relevance of Latino culture. In Chico and the Man, set in East L.A., an enterprising young Latino mechanic forges an unlikely partnership and eventually, friendship, with an older surly, white garage owner. The show starred Emmy-winning legend Jack
Albertson and the charismatic young Freddie Prinze as his cohort and antagonist. TV Land honors Chico and the Man for bringing a multicultural neighborhood to life and into the homes and neighborhoods all over America.
It was an important step forward. It was also the pinnacle of the
all-too-short career of Freddie Prinze. George Lopez presented this award to Freddie Prinze Jr., who accepted this award on behalf of his father, the late Freddie Prinze.

FUTURE CLASSIC AWARD
This award goes to the one show that TV Land feels best exemplifies the qualities of an emerging classic series that would one day fit its broad mix of award-winning line-up. This is the sixth consecutive year that TV Land has presented this award. (The series must have debuted during the past calendar
year.) Oscar and Emmy-winner Liza Minnelli presented this award to the cast and crew of Arrested Development - Jason Bateman, Portia DeRossi, David Cross, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat and executive producers Mitch Hurwitz and David Nevins accepted on behalf of the show.


Also tonight, the network announced the winners of its viewers' choice poll for a variety of fun categories. Among the triumphant victors who picked up the precious TV Land statuette included:

Bossiest Boss
Danny DeVito, Taxi

Favorite Dual Role Character
Patty Duke, The Patty Duke Show

Favorite "Fan"-tastic Phenomenon
Farrah Fawcett, Charlie's Angels

Favorite Cantankerous Couple
Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford as George and Louise Jefferson, The Jeffersons

Favorite Fashion Plate - Female
Marlo Thomas, That Girl

Superest Super Hero
Lynda Carter, Wonder Woman


In addition to Revlon, other major sponsors include Mitsubishi, Sears, Orbitz, Ambien and Walgreens.

Michael Levitt (TV Land Awards 2003, Billboard Music Awards) serves as Executive Producer, Emmy-award winning Glenn Weiss as Director (2003 Tony Awards, Christmas in Washington, Star Search), Greg Sills as Supervising Producer (VH1 Divas, Billboard Music Awards), Michael Dempsey as Producer (Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, mtvICON), and Sal Maniaci and
Larry W. Jones also serve as Executive Producers.

Now seen in over 82 million U.S. homes, TV Land's program mix features popular dramas, sitcoms, westerns, Retromercials(R) and a TV-referential interstitial environment, all programmed with a specific audience in mind -- the first generation of Americans to grow up watching television, and features all time classic hits like All In The Family, The Andy Griffith Show, I Love Lucy, Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie.

[barwars]

Very cool.

Arrested Development definately deserves it.
As does everything else.

Sounds good.




I feel bad for looking.
But its like a car crash -- you dont want to look -- but you still do.

[jayman75]

Where's the pics at???

[RJ]

Im still pissed they havent award Sanford & Son for anything.