Kelly Ripa to host TV Land Awards

Posted Feb 1, 2007 by Walt Belcher

Updated Feb 1, 2007 at 03:56 PM

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TV Land has announced that Kelly Ripa, actress and co-host of the popular syndicated morning talk show “LIVE with Regis and Kelly,” will serve as host at the fifth annual “TV Land Awards.”

The show will tape on April 14 in Santa Monica, CA before premiering on TV Land on April 25 at 9 p.m.

The TV Land Awards is the network’s fifth annual salute to Classic TV stars, shows and the individuals whose work has endured the test of time. Several awards will be bestowed upon some of television’s legendary series’ and stars, which the network will announce in the coming weeks. Throughout the ninety minute telecast, TV Land will feature dozens of celebrated past and present TV performers as well as musical tributes, show parodies and reunions of some of the most iconic casts from televisions’ most beloved shows.