TV Land Icon Awards - Season 12 / Year 2016

The 2016 TV Land Icon Awards in Celebration with Entertainment Weekly has announced two honorees – prolific television creator Norman Lear and pop culture icon John Stamos. Comedian George Lopez will host the evening honoring the very best of TV and entertainment. Three-time Emmy® Award winner Norman Lear will be honored with the Impact Icon Award, which praises individuals that have made a significant impression on American entertainment and culture. The incomparable Lear has been in the entertainment business for more than 60 years, creating some of the most memorable television comedy staples including "The Jeffersons," "One Day at a Time," "All in the Family," "Sanford and Son," "Maude" and "Good Times," all of which have endured through generations and remain some of today's pop cultural favorites. In addition to being a multiple Emmy Award-winner, Lear is also a recipient of the National Medal of Arts and a Peabody Award, among other numerous accolades. Oscar®, Emmy®, Tony® and GRAMMY® winner Rita Moreno and Jimmie Walker will be on hand for his tribute, and "Glee" star and recording artist Amber Riley, along with others to be announced, will perform a special medley of theme songs from Lear's shows. The Impact Icon Award will be presented to Lear by television and film creator Seth MacFarlane.