Photo Coverage: John Travolta honored

By: Linda Lenzi Dec. 08, 2004

John Travolta was the 20th honoree saluted by the Museum of the Moving Image at its annual black-tie gala, held this year on Sunday, December 5, 2004, in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. For the second year, USA Network will tape the festivities for airing On Sunday, December 12th. For further information regarding the Museum of the Moving Image, www.movingimage.us

"John's stardom is based not only upon his enormous talent, but an irresistible combination of unpretentious appeal, innate skill, intensity, humor and grace," states Museum Director Rochelle Slovin. "We are delighted to salute and pay tribute to this terrific actor."

The highlight of the evening, as always, was the screening of moments from our honoree's vast and diverse career, presented by a stellar group of friends and colleagues. Kathy Bates, James Gandolfini, Kelly Preston, Kyra Sedgwick, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn, Ron Pallilo, Jeremy Piven and Oprah Winfrey were on hand to salute John.