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TV CLASSICS HONORED: Tonight, the fourth annual TV Land Awards, honoring classic television in all its forms, gives Sid Caesar its Pioneer Award, ``Cheers'' its Legend Award, ``Good Times'' its Impact Award and ``Dallas'' its Pop Culture Award. It offers actors everywhere some solace: Even if your show long ago ceased production, you can still win a trophy. There to pick up awards were cast members of the above shows - including Ted Danson, John Amos and Larry Hagman. Taped Sunday in Santa Monica, ``The TV Land Awards,'' premieres at 9 tonight on TV Land.

- David Kronke

SHE'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN: Local columnist and broadcaster Patt Morrison has been named new host of the issue-oriented ``Talk of the City'' on KPCC-FM (89.3), replacing longtime host Kitty Felde, who becomes a special correspondent for the station.

Morrison, who is already known to KPCC listeners as a regular sub on Larry Mantle ``AirTalk,'' takes the reins starting April 10. ``Talk of the City,'' which airs from 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, follows the day's events with newsmakers interviews, listener calls and guest commentaries.

Felde moves to KPCC's news department as special correspondent with an emphasis on long-form, issue-oriented reporting and the law, said KPCC program director Craig Curtis.

``She's a terrific reporter with a huge amount of experience,'' he said.

KPCC reporter John Rabe will host ``Talk of the City'' through the end of the month.

- Fred Shuster

DISTAFF DISCOURSE: "They want you to take off your clothes all the time (for roles) when you're younger," actress Jessica Alba told women trying to break into film and television on Tuesday. "I won't do that."

Alba ("Into the Blue") was the lone actress on a panel of women from various sectors of the entertainment business who took part in an informal question-and-answer session about the industry at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The seven panelists discussed topics ranging from the advantages of film school, to balancing filmmaking and single motherhood, to their own early role models.

Alba said her immediate goals involved segueing into producing and headlining a film without a male co-star.

Penelope Spheeris, one of only two women to direct a movie that grossed more than $100 million, said she earned the "Wayne's World" gig because she was one of the few directors in Hollywood who knew anything about heavy-metal music.

Spheeris counseled younger aspiring filmmakers to join the Directors Guild and to become established before making waves.

"Before you rock the boat, make sure they can't get rid of you," Spheeris said.

Since collecting a best picture Oscar earlier this month for producing the film "Crash," Cathy Shulman said she has spent considerable time rejecting scripts that she feels are inferior to the caliber of entertainment she has come to expect.

"I hope this stands as an inspiration to you to tell your own stories," Shulman told the audience.

- Evan Henerson

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(1) ``I hope this stands as an inspiration to you to tell your own stories," says Cathy Shulman, a producer of best picture winner ``Crash.''

(2 -- 3) Cast members from ``Dallas,'' including Larry Hagman, second from left, above, and ``Good Times,'' left, collect their TV Land Award trophies. The show premieres at 9 tonight.

Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer

(4) ``They want you to take off your clothes all the time (for roles) when you're younger. I won't do that," noted actress Jessica Alba.

David Sprague/Staff Photographer