The Star-Studded 2009 TV Land Awards Honors Don Rickles, Julia Louis-Dreyfus,
‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Married With Children,’ ‘ER,’ ‘Home Improvement,’ ‘Magnum P.I.,’
Sid and Marty Krofft, ‘Two And A Half Men,’ ‘Knots Landing’ and Earth, Wind and
Fire

WILL FERRELL, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, MARTIN SHEEN, TERI HATCHER, AMY POEHLER,
JIMMY KIMMEL, CYNDI LAUPER, ANGELA BASSETT, REBA MCENTIRE, JAMIE LEE CURTIS,
DR. PHIL MCGRAW AND CLINT BLACK AMONG DOZENS OF PERFORMERS APPEARING TO
CELEBRATE TELEVISION, FILM AND MUSIC

LOS ANGELES, April 19 /PRNewswire/ — It was an unforgettable and star-studded
evening as celebrities from television, film and music came out tonight for
the taping of the 2009 TV Land Awards which premieres on Sunday, April 26th at
8 p.m. ET/PT on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME.
Appearances included Will Ferrell, Matthew McConaughey, Martin Sheen, Teri
Hatcher, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel, Cyndi Lauper, Angela Bassett, Reba
McEntire, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dr. Phil McGraw and more. This year’s honorees
included Don Rickles(Legend Award), Julia Louis-Dreyfus(Lucille Ball Legacy of
Laughter Award), “M*A*S*H” (Impact Award), “Married With Children” (Innovator
Award), “ER,” (Icon Award), “Home Improvement” (Fan Favorite Award), “Magnum
P.I.” (Hero Award), Sid and Marty Krofft (Pop Culture Award), “Knots Landing”
(30th Anniversary Award), “Two and a Half Men” (Future Classic Award), and
Earth, Wind and Fire (Entertainer Award).

The gala event featured unforgettable moments such as Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious
and touching tribute to legendary Don Rickles and Teri Hatcher’s memories of
her guest appearance on “Future Classic Award” series winner “Two and a Half
Men.” In an ironic and witty tribute, Dr. Phil McGraw presented the cast of
“Married With Children” with “The Innovator Award,” and Martin Sheen presented
the cast of “M*A*S*H” – including Alan Alda and Loretta Swit — with “The
Impact Award.” Movie star and leading man Matthew McConaughey presented the
always debonair Tom Selleck and the cast of “Magnum P.I” with “The Hero
Award,” and critically-acclaimed funk band Earth, Wind and Fire received “The
Entertainer Award” from Angela Bassett.

Other memorable moments included:

— An entertaining videotaped parody/show open by host Neil Patrick
Harris
which took him through his own version of “The Twilight Zone,”
traveling through TV hits spanning from “The Dick Van Dyke
Show,” “The Love Boat,” “The Tonight Show with
Johnny Carson,” “Happy Days” – featuring an appearance by
Marion Ross, “Baywatch” and finally “Survivor” where
he comes face to the show’s host Jeff Probst.

— A heartwarming taped tribute to Don Rickles by close friend and fellow
icon Bob Newhart.

— A rousing medley performed by honorees Earth, Wind and Fire of their
hits.

— Will Ferrell’s presentation and Cyndi Lauper and Clint Black’s
amazing musical tribute to “Pop Culture Award” winners Sid and
Marty Krofft.

— Amy Poehler’s tribute to the talented and hilarious Julia
Louis-Dreyfus.

— Neil Patrick Harris’s performance of the song “I’ll Take
TV,” written by acclaimed Academy Award-nominated composer Marc
Shaiman (“Hairspray” and “Sleepless In Seattle.”)

The tribute awards included the following:

THE LEGEND AWARD
Jimmy Kimmel presented multi-talented Don Rickles, the world’s most beloved
“outrageous comic,” actor and author with the Legend Award. This award is
presented to an entertainer or a television show that has stood the test of
time and ranks among the most memorable and celebrated in television and movie
history.
THE LEGACY OF LAUGHTER AWARD
Presented by Amy Poehler, this award is presented to an entertainer whose
comedic work continues to serve as an inspiration and a guiding force. This
year’s recipient is Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The recipient of the Lucille Ball
Legacy of Laughter award serves as an ideal appreciation to those who have
provided the invigorating healing power of laughter. The first recipient to
have received such an award was Lucille Ball for her awe-inspiring work which
continues to set a precedent for those who receive this great honor.

THE IMPACT AWARD
Martin Sheen presented this award this award to “M*A*S*H,” a show that offered
both entertainment and enlightenment, always striving for humor and humanity,
with comedy that reflected reality. Sheen presented the award to the cast -
Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Allan Arbus, Jeff Maxwell, Kellye Nakahara-Wallet,
Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Wayne Rogers, William Christopher, producers Burt
Metcalfe, Gene ReynoldsandLarry Gelbart.

THE INNOVATOR AWARD
Dr. Phil presented this award to “Married with Children,” a series whose
influence is still felt and evident in television today. This award is most
exemplified by a show that carved out new territory, re-defining elements of
the genre and opening pathways for others to follow. Cast members Ed O’Neill,
Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, David FaustinoandTed McGinley.

THE ICON AWARD
“ER,” one of television’s longest running dramas, will be presented the Icon
Award byNeil Patrick Harris for the way that it changed television with its
fast-paced steadi-cam shots as well as for its amazing and gritty storylines.
The Icon Award is presented to a television program with immeasurable fame and
longevity. The show transcends generations and is recognized by peers and
fans around the world. Cast members Alex Kingston, Anthony Edwards, Angela
Bassett, Linda Cardellini, Ellen Crawford, Lily Mariye, Kellie Martin, Mekhi
Phifer, Paul McCraneandYvette Freeman accepted the award.

THE FAN FAVORITE AWARD
Presented by Jamie Lee Curtis, The Fan Favorite Award is given to an
All-American classic that won the hearts of television viewers, with
characters who became our friends, stories we could all relate to and
irresistible laughs. The 2009 Fan Favorite is “Home Improvement.” Tim Allen,
Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Debbe Dunning, Zachary Ty BryanandTaran
Noah Smith all accepted the award.

THE HERO AWARD
Matthew McConaughey presented the cast of “Magnum P.I.” — Tom Selleck, Roger
MosleyandLarry Manetti — with The Hero Award. This salutes a show whose
crime-solving feats were astounding, yet remained thoroughly authentic,
offering equal parts of street smarts, wit and charisma – in this case, all
wrapped up in floral prints.

THE POP CULTURE AWARD
Will Ferrell presented Sid and Marty Krofft with the Pop Culture Award, which
is presented to a producer whose body of work has crossed the line from
ordinary to pop culture status. The tribute also included a performance by
Cyndi Lauper as well as Clint Black and Barry Williams (“The Brady Bunch”) and
characters from their famous series including “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Sigmund and
The Sea Monsters.”

THE ANNIVERSARY AWARD
Presented by Reba McEntire, “Knots Landing’s” will be given The Anniversary
Award as one of the longest-running primetime soap-operas in television
history, celebrating its 30th Anniversary. With its unpredictable storylines,
intriguing characters and surprising plots, it charmed audiences and critics
alike while creating a pathway for future programs. McEntire presented to the
cast – Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Kevin Dobson, Lisa Hartman-Black, Michele
Lee, Michelle Phillips, Ted Shackleford, William DeVane, Constance McCashin,
David JacobsandDon Murray.

THE FUTURE CLASSIC AWARD
Presented by Teri Hatcher, this award was unveiled by TV Land in 1998 and is
presented annually to a show that best exemplifies the qualities of a
television show that will stand the test of time and become a television
classic. “Two and a Half Men” is this year’s recipient of the Future Classic
Award. Stars Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Holland Taylor, Angus T. Jones,
Conchata Ferrell, series creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre and producer
Mark Burg accepted the award.

THE ENTERTAINER AWARD
Angela Bassett presented this award to Earth, Wind and Fire’s Verdine White,
Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson. This award is given to a series or
entertainer whose talent is unmatched and whose fame and longevity are
immeasurable. From the beginning, Earth, Wind and Fire brought popular music
something new and thrilling – a jazzy, soulful uplifting spirit all their own.
Their work transcends generations and is recognized by peers and fans all over
the world.
For a complete list of winners, go to www.tvland.com.

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About The 2009 TV Land Awards

Michael Levitt (“Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List,” “Billboard Music
Awards,” “Scream Awards”) is executive producer, Emmy Award-winning Jeff
Margolis is director (“Academy Awards,” “American Music Awards,” “Screen
Actors Guild Awards”), Greg Sills serves as supervising producer (“VH1 Rock
Honors,” “The Teen Choice Awards,” “Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards”) and TV
Land’s Sal Maniaci and Larry W. Jones are executive producers. STOUFFER’S(R)
is a presenting sponsor of the “2009 TV Land Awards.”

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