Pavan
02-04-2003, 04:05 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.
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.