Muppet Central News - Kermit and Piggy at the TV Land Awards

The famous Muppets, Kermit and Piggy will be performing and presenting an award during the show. A special "TV show theme song medley" will showcase memorable theme songs including The Muppet Show, Cheers, Happy Days, Family Ties, and many others.

After the show, viewers can visit www.tvland.com to see Kermit in his reporter trench coat and Miss Piggy in her evening gown interviewing celebrities like Patrick Duffy, John Amos, Ted Danson and many others.

Special awards to be given this year include:

LEGEND AWARD -This award is presented to a television series which has stood the test of time and ranks among the most memorable and celebrated shows in TV history. TV Land will honor Cheers as this year's recipient.
IMPACT AWARD - This award is given to a show that offered both entertainment and enlightenment, always striving for both humor and humanity, with comedy that reflected reality. This year's recipient is Good Times.
POP CULTURE AWARD - This award is presented to a show that has crossed the line from television series to pop culture phenomenon. This year's honoree is Dallas.

TV Land has been the broadcast home for the TV Land Awards event, since the show's inception in 2003. The TV Land Awards are celebration of past classic TV shows and TV stars. Awards are given in various categories (which change every year) with input from visitors to TV Land's website who can vote for their favorite choices.

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