 HONORING LILY TOMLIN
At Our Next Luncheon: FEBRUARY 17, 2012
PPB President Sam Lovullo will present Lily Tomlin with the coveted Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award at our next celebrity luncheon on February 17.
Lily was born in Detroit, Michigan, and over the years she made people laugh with her humorous characters from the child Edith Ann to the snarky telephone operator Ernestine. Some of these wacky characters were showcased on the hit comedy series Laugh-In, which ran from 1969 to 1973. Her work on the series catapulted her to stardom. She went on to appear in dramatic and comedic films, such as "Nashville" (1975), directed by Robert Altman; the working women’s revenge comedy "Nine to Five" (1980), with Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda; and "All of Me" (1984), with Steve Martin.
Since that time, Lily has continued to mix the serious and the humorous, appearing on such shows as Frasier, Homicide: Life on the Street, Will & Grace, and The West Wing. She has also lent her voice to several projects, including a guest vocal appearance on The Simpsons and as the character Mommo in 2006’s animated feature film "The Ant Bully." She reunited with director Robert Altman for his last film, "A Prairie Home Companion" (2006), and is slated to appear in several upcoming films, including "The Walker" with Woody Harrelson.
Lily Tomlin has received numerous awards, including: four primetime Emmys; a special 1977 Tony when she was appearing in her one woman Broadway show, "Appearing Nitely;" a second Tony as Best Actress, two Drama Desk Awards and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her one woman performance in Jane Wagner’s "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe;" a CableACE Award for Executive Producing the film adaptation of "The Search;" a Grammy Award for her comedy album, "This is a Recording" (a collection of Ernestine the Telephone Operator routines) as well as nominations for her subsequent albums "Modern Scream, And That's the Truth," and "On Stage;" and two Peabody Awards — the first for the ABC television special, "Edith Ann’s Christmas: Just Say Noël" and the second for narrating and executive producing the HBO film, "The Celluloid Closet."
In 1992, she was awarded the Women in Film Crystal Award. Lily was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2003 she was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Also in 2003, she was recognized again by Women in Film with the Lucy Award in recognition of her excellence and innovation in her creative works that have enhanced the perception of women through the medium of television. In March 2009, Lily received Fenway Health's Dr. Susan M. Love Award for her contributions to women's health.
SCHEDULED ON THE DAIS
Jo Anne Worley
George Schlatter
Bruce Vilanch
Eileen Brennan
Leslie Jordan
Paul Reubens
Kathy Joosten
Sally Kellerman
Katharine (Kat) Kramer
Gary Owens
Allee Willis
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LAST LUNCHEON NOV. 18, 2011
Honoree: Florence Henderson
PPB President Sam Lovullo presented the Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award to beloved personality Florence Henderson at the November 18 PPB celebrity luncheon in Sportsmen's Lodge.
From the boards of the Broadway stage to television and the silver screen, Florence Henderson has conquered just about every aspect of entertainment. So successfully in fact, that the multi-talented actress, talk show host, recording artist, author, Broadway veteran and philanthropist was inducted into the Smithsonian Institute’s first permanent Entertainment History Exhibit as one of the greatest pop cultural icons of all time in November 2008, as well as receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her enthusiasm, professionalism, commitment to quality and artistry has made Ms. Henderson one of the most respected and endearing performers of our time.
Florence Henderson’s career is as active today as when she first appeared as the “Today Girl” on NBC’s TODAY SHOW and the first woman to host THE TONIGHT SHOW. Florence is no stranger to television today, appearing on such popular prime time programs as “Samantha Who” and made for television specials such as the critically acclaimed movie of the week for Hallmark entitled “Ladies of the House” and the very popular RLTV Network’s FLORENCE HENDERSON SHOW, currently airing on DirectTV. Of course, she will always be best known in syndication worldwide as “America’s Favorite Mom” and matriarch Carol Brady, on the classic hit TV series THE BRADY BUNCH.
Acknowledged as one of the top leading spokespersons in the U.S., Florence has been a celebrity spokeswoman for Oldsmobile, Polident, Tang, Rain Soft, Pepsi Light and Wesson Oil. In fact, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, based on consumer appeal, rated her #5 out of the 10 top television endorsers. So, it was no surprise when she was approached as a spokeswoman to help viewers get ready for the Analog-to-Digital TV Conversion in 2009. With a career built on trust and talent, Florence maintains a busy schedule as one of the most popular and sought after motivational speakers as well as performing her one-woman show entitled ALL THE LIVES OF ME…A Musical Journey.
On the Dais: Back row: Lloyd Schwartz, Joanne Worley, Lee Meriwether, Sam Lovullo, Bill Harris, Front row: A.C. Lyles, Marion Ross, Florence Henderson, Jeanne DeVivier Brown, (Not pictured: Bill Hayes), (Photo by David Keeler)
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