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Everybody Loves Raymond Star Brad Garrett
To Host The TV Land Awards: A Celebration Of Classic TV
Two-Hour Special from Hollywood Palladium Honors
the Best and Brightest from the History of Television
New York, NY, 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).