TV Land Award facts for kids
The TV Land Awards was an American awards show that celebrated classic television shows. Unlike the Emmys, which honor current shows, the TV Land Awards focused on shows that were no longer on the air. This gave fans a chance to see the stars of their favorite old shows together again.
The show was created by producer Michael Levitt and was broadcast on the TV Land channel. It ran from 2003 to 2012, and then came back for two more years in 2015 and 2016. The winners received a special trophy made by the New York company, Society Awards.
Awards were given out in many fun categories that often changed each year. Some awards were even voted on by viewers online. In 2016, the show was renamed the "TV Land Icon Awards" for its final ceremony.
Ceremony History
The TV Land Awards were held almost every year for over a decade. Each ceremony had a different host and was held in a famous location, mostly in California.
| Ceremony | Date | Host | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Annual TV Land Awards | March 12, 2003 | John Ritter | Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California |
| 2nd Annual TV Land Awards | March 17, 2004 | Brad Garrett | |
| 3rd Annual TV Land Awards | March 16, 2005 | Cedric the Entertainer | Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica, California |
| 4th Annual TV Land Awards | March 22, 2006 | Megan Mullally | |
| 5th Annual TV Land Awards | April 22, 2007 | Kelly Ripa | |
| 6th Annual TV Land Awards | June 15, 2008 | Vanessa L. Williams | |
| 7th Annual TV Land Awards | April 26, 2009 | Neil Patrick Harris | Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, California |
| 8th Annual TV Land Awards | April 25, 2010 | Tim Allen | Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, California |
| 9th Annual TV Land Awards | April 17, 2011 | Jane Lynch | Javits Center, New York City |
| 10th Annual TV Land Awards | April 29, 2012 | Kelly Ripa | Lexington Avenue Armory, New York City |
| The 2015 TV Land Awards | April 18, 2015 | Terry Crews | Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills, California |
| TV Land Icon Awards 2016 | April 17, 2016 | George Lopez | Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica, California |
Special Award Winners
Besides the awards voted on by fans, the show gave out special honors to legendary shows, actors, and creators. Here are some of the most memorable winners over the years.
| Year | Award | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Innovator | All in the Family |
| Legend | The Dick Van Dyke Show | |
| Pop Culture | Star Trek | |
| 2004 | Groundbreaking Show | The Mary Tyler Moore Show |
| Pop Culture | Gilligan's Island | |
| Superest Superhero | Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman | |
| 2005 | Legend | The Carol Burnett Show |
| Pioneer | Aaron Spelling | |
| Pop Culture | Soul Train | |
| 2006 | 40th Anniversary | Batman |
| Legend | Cheers | |
| Pop Culture | Dallas | |
| 2007 | The Legacy of Laughter | Lucille Ball |
| 30th Anniversary | Roots | |
| Pop Culture | The Brady Bunch | |
| 2008 | Future Classic | The Office |
| Innovator | Roseanne | |
| Pop Culture | The Golden Girls | |
| 2009 | Future Classic | Two and a Half Men |
| Impact | M*A*S*H | |
| Innovator | Married... with Children | |
| 2010 | Future Classic | Glee |
| Impact | Everybody Loves Raymond | |
| Pop Culture | Charlie's Angels | |
| 2011 | Fan Favorite | Family Ties |
| Impact | The Cosby Show | |
| Pop Culture | The Facts of Life | |
| 2012 | Groundbreaking | In Living Color |
| Icon | Aretha Franklin | |
| Pop Culture | Pee-wee's Playhouse | |
| 2015 | Fan Favorite | Parenthood |
| Impact | The Wonder Years | |
| 15th Anniversary | Freaks and Geeks |
