Hasselhoff and Henner Pay Tribute to GLEE at TV Land Awards

On April 25, the TV Land Awards featured a special tribute to GLEE, which was the recipient of the 'Future Classic Award'.  The performance of "Don't Stop Believin" included a cast of TV Land favorites and was lead by David Hasselhoff and Marilou Henner.   

Other participants of the production number included:  Todd Bridges, Joyce Dewitt, Jamie Farr, Marla Gibbs, Howard Hesseman, Shirley Jones, Richard Karn, Richard Moll, Marion Ross, Jimmie Walker, Marcia Wallace and Fred Willard.

Additional award recipients included Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner who each recieved a 'Legend Award'.  "Charlie's Angels" recieved a  'Pop Culture Award', while "Everybody Loves Raymond" went home with the 'Impact Award'.  "Bosom Buddies" was recognized for its 30th anniversary, and Blondie was honored with the 'Icon Award'.

To view the GLEE Tribute performance, visit: http://www.tvland.com/awards2010/allaccess/videos_highlights.jhtml.

The TV Land Awards generally commemorates shows now off the air, rather than in current production as with awards such as the Emmys. It is presented in a manner that spoofs other entertainment award ceremonies. Created in 2003 by Executive Producer Michael Levitt, the awards are hosted and broadcast by the TV Land network.

Awards are given in various categories (which change from year to year) with input from visitors to TV Land's website who can vote there for their favorite choices. Awards can and have been given to both individual actors/actresses and to entire television series.

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