`EVERYBODY LOVES FRIENDS' SPIDEY, `RINGS,' `GREEK' TOP FILMS.Byline: Valerie Kuklenski Staff Writer PASADENA - ``The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings'' towered over the film competition at Sunday's 29th annual People's Choice Awards The People's Choice Awards is an awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is one of the few to be based on the opinions of the general public. , winning for favorite motion picture and favorite dramatic motion picture. It tied in the larger category with the year's box-office champion, ``Spider-Man.'' When ``My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' was announced as the comedy motion picture winner, the film's writer and star, Nia Vardalos Nia Vardalos (born September 24 1962) is a Golden Globe-nominated Canadian-American actress, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and producer. Biography Personal life Vardalos, who is of Greek descent, was born Antonia Eugenia Vardalos , and others in the cast jumped up and hugged each other as if it were a surprise, which it wasn't since the winners are notified in advance. The little film that could, which has broken box-office records for independent films and romantic comedies with over $300 million to date, was executive produced by actress Rita Wilson. Wilson enjoyed her turn at the awards podium while her husband, Tom Hanks Noun 1. Tom Hanks - United States film actor (born in 1956) Hanks, Thomas J. Hanks , snapped photos of the cast and crew on stage. Backstage, Hanks hammed it up in the press room, commandeering a microphone and firing questions at giddy Wilson and Vardalos, such as, ``When did you know being Greek would turn out so well?'' and, ``Is there any truth to the conspiracy'' suggested by CBS' airing both the awards show and the upcoming sitcom based on the movie? Julia Roberts was a no-show when her name was announced for the eighth time as favorite female motion picture actress. The producers instead put up a montage of her past acceptance speeches. Mel Gibson Noun 1. Mel Gibson - Australian actor (born in the United States in 1956) Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson, Gibson U.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA, America, the States, U.S. accepted his favorite motion picture honor on video. In television categories, the No. 1-rated drama series also was No. 1 with Gallup Poll Gallup Poll Noun a sampling of the views of a representative cross section of the population, usually used to forecast voting [after G H Gallup, statistician] Gallup poll n → respondents who determine the People's Choice winners. ``CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International : Crime Scene Investigation'' won the favorite dramatic series, ending a run of eight consecutive prizes for ``ER.'' ``No committees, no critics, just people who like watching TV - what a great award to win,'' said ``CSI'' star William Petersen William Louis Petersen (born February 21, 1953) is an American actor, most known for playing Gil Grissom on . Biography Early life Petersen was born in Evanston, Illinois to parents who worked in the furniture business. . Executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer had his hands full at evening's end, having also won favorite new drama series for spinoff ``CSI: Miami.'' The top comedy series was, to no one's surprise, ``Friends,'' which last month announced plans for another season. It was the series' fourth consecutive win. ``We just kind of realized that, nine years ago, we won best new show at People's Choice Awards,'' said Matthew Perry. ``We want to promise that any people who voted for us, we promise that if you get your own show, we're going to vote for you.'' Jennifer Aniston hobbled to the stage for her third consecutive female TV performer honor, using a cane because of her broken foot. Her father, who came backstage as a member of daytime winner ``Days of Our Lives,'' revealed she had stubbed her foot on a piece of furniture. ``This is an unbelievable honor,'' she said. ``Thank you for loving our show for as long as you have. Just when you thought we were done. ...'' Ray Romano Raymond Romano (born December 21, 1957 in Queens, New York) is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated, American actor and comedian best known for his starring role on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. , creator and star of ``Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond is an American sitcom originally broadcast on CBS from 1996 to 2005. It is one of the most critically acclaimed American sitcoms of its time. ,'' picked up his second consecutive honor, letting his twin sons, Greg and Matt, read his acceptance speech as a birthday treat for them. ``I promised my mother the Emmy in my acceptance speech, and my wife corrected me on the way home in the limo,'' he said backstage. ``So now I can give my mother this.'' ``Survivor: Thailand'' claimed the reality show prize, a category initiated last year by the first installment in the series. The new comedy series honor went to ``8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,'' the show that has done a lot toward reviving ABC's weak ratings. Rock band Creed and country crossover darlings the Dixie Chicks tied in the musical group or band category, while country's Faith Hill and rapper Eminem captured the female and male categories. Eminem did not appear nor send an acceptance video. It was a third People's Choice win for Hill. ``I'm being a little greedy, aren't I?'' she said. The special, hosted by Tony Danza Tony Danza (born Anthony Salvatore Iadanza[1] April 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American actor best known for starring in two popular TV series, Taxi and Who's the Boss? , aired on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium is a name commonly used for a city's auditorium and/or arena. Canada
THE WINNERS MOVIES Film: (tie)``The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ``Spider-Man'' Drama: ``The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' Comedy: ``My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' Actor: Mel Gibson Actress: Julia Roberts TV Drama: ``CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' Comedy: ``Friends'' Female performer: Jennifer Aniston Male performer Ray Romano Reality-based program: ``Survivor: Thailand'' Daytime drama: ``Days of Our Lives'' New comedy: ``8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter'' New drama: ``CSI: Miami'' MUSIC Female performer: Faith Hill Male performer: Eminem Group or band: (tie) Dixie Chicks and Creed CAPTION(S): 14 photos, box Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color) Ray Romano, left, of CBS' ``Everybody Loves Raymond,'' accepts his award with the help of his son, Greg. At right, Jennifer Aniston, who arrived hobbling on an injured ankle, accepts her award for NBC's ``Friends.'' (3 -- color) Rita Wilson, left, and Nia Vardalos accept the award for ``My Big Fat Greek Wedding.'' (4 -- color) Marg Helgenberger hugs ``CSI'' creator Anthony Zuiker. (5 -- color) Cast, crew and producers for CBS' ``Survivor: Thailand'' accept the award for best reality-based series. John Lazar/Staff Photographer (6 -- color) Country music couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw arrive at the 29th annual People's Choice Awards. (7 -- 10 -- color) ``My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' co-stars Nia Vardalos, far left, and 'N Sync's Joey Fatone Joseph Anthony Fatone, Jr. (born January 28, 1977) is an American singer, actor and television personality. He is best known as a member of the American pop group, 'N Sync, in which he sang baritone. In 2007, he came in second place on the ABC reality show Dancing With The Stars. , left, greet reporters at separate times; ``Greek Wedding'' won the award for best motion picture comedy. Above, left, Ted Rogers
Ted Rogers (30 July 1935 – 2 May 2001) was a fast talking English comedian and light entertainer (who originally started his career as a red coat entertainer) best remembered as the only Jr., Jake Billingsley, Jed Hildebrand and Robb Zbacnik from ``Survivor: Thailand'' (best reality-based program) pose for pictures, and, above right, Cedric the Entertainer Cedric the Entertainer (born Cedric Antonio Kyles on April 24, 1964) is an American actor and comedian. Biography Personal life n 1992, he made his first TV appearance on It's Showtime at the Apollo. meets the press with his wife, Lorna. (11 -- color) Actress Dana Delany arrives in style at the 29th annual People's Choice Awards on Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. For more arrival pictures, See Page 16 (12 -- color) Constance Marie and George Lopez present the award for daytime dramatic series. For a list of winners, See Page 16 (13 -- 14 -- color) Above, Host Tony Danza, center, performs as rapper ``Italian Ice,'' with two dancers, during the opening number. At left, John Ritter and colleagues of his ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. sitcom, ``8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter,'' accept the nod for best new comedy series. Box: THE WINNERS (see text) |
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