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November 15, 2019: Hollywood Media Professionals honored Richard Chamberlain with the HMP Hall of Fame Award for his many distinguished years as a Stage, TV, Screen Actor and Recording Artist. The luncheon took on a very different format from previous award luncheons. Instead of having a dais Karen Cadle sat down one-on-one with Richard for an intimate interview spanning his youth and Hollywood Career.

Richard is best known for his performances in Centennial, Shogun, The Thorn Birds and his appearance as the leading man in King Solomon’s Mines opposite newcomer Sharon Stone.

September 20, 2019: Hollywood Media Professionals honored Engelbert Humperdinck as an International Star Entertainer. On the dais were Jo Anne Worley, Paula Salvatore, James Darren, Johnny Dark, Gustavo Borner, Ron Alexenburg and "Shotgun Tom" Kelly.

Engelbert's career spanned nearly 50 years and generated sales of over 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 23 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Las Vegas Walk of Fame. He performed for the Queen of England four times and many heads of state. He's recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel.

June 14, 2019: Fritz Coleman was honored with the Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award for his many distinguished years as a “TV Icon Weatherman and Comic Entertainer” at the Airtel Hotel in Van Nuys. The dais included David Sheehan, Tim Conway, Jr., Steve Carlston and Fritz’s on-air colleagues Chuck Henry and Colleen Williams.

Herman Rush was presented with the PPB Diamond Circle Award by Chuck Street for his extensive work in television.

May 17, 2019: Grammy Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member for more than fifty years, Mike Love was honored today with the Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award for his many distinguished years of Excellence as an Entertainer and Legendary Songwriter/Singer by Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters. Mike has been the lead singer and front man of The Beach Boys and has co-authored more than a dozen Top 10 Singles. A few of The Beach Boys signature songs include: Surfin’ U.S.A., I Get Around, California Girls, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Be True to Your School, Little Saint Nick and so many more.

On the dais: TV Producer, writer and film director Jeff Franklin; Actor, producer, musician and singer John Stamos; actor, singer, lead vocalist for Sugar Ray Mark McGrath; songwriter and record producer Sam Hollander; and record producer, songwriter and musician Michael Lloyd (Dirty Dancing).

February 1, 2019: Radio veteran and music legend, Art Laboe, who coined and trademarked the phrase "Oldies But Goodies," is the latest recipient of the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" presented by Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters. The award was announced in honor of Art's outstanding work in radio broadcasting and was held at the beautiful Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys, CA. In addition, Art was presented an updated framed version of his "Hollywood Star" by Shotgun Tom Kelly after the dais paid tribute to him. Art originally received his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star on July 17, 1981.

In September 2018, at a youthful 93 years of age, Art celebrated 75 years on air as an active radio performer. This marks the longest continuous period of broadcasting service by and individual to date. Art can still be heard on his nightly syndicated radio show, "The Art Laboe Connection" on 93.5 KDAY Los Angeles.

On the dais: Radio Personality, Rick Dees; Radio Research Executive, Mary Beth Garber; KDAY Morning Show Host, Jacque "Romeo" Mastin; and Stand-up Comedian & Actor, Paul Rodriguez.

Patrick Duffy is best known for his role on the CBS primetime soap opera Dallas, where he played Bobby Ewing, the youngest son of Miss Ellie, from 1978-1985 and from 1986-1991.

On Friday, October 5, 2018, Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters presented Patrick with the Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award for his many distinguished years as an Actor and Director. The dais included: Linda Gray his co-star on "Dallas", Bill Bickley the creator of "Step by Step", his son Padraic Duffy, his son Conor Duffy, Mike Robin Executive Producer of "Major Crimes" and Suzanne Somers his co-star in "Step by Step."

Loni Anderson received the Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award for her many distinguished years as an actress, activist, and best selling author. The award was presented by Allen Perris at the Sportsmen's Lodge on Friday, June 1, 2018.

Loni Anderson is best known for her role as the "sexy-yet-smartest-person-in-the-room receptionist" Jennifer Marlowe on the CBS hit series WKRP in Cincinnati. She received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations during the show's run from 1978-1982.

The dais included Kate Edelman Johnson, Deidre Hall, Dierdre Hoffman (Loni's daughter), Lorna Luft and Bruce Vilanch with his alter ego Edna Turnblad.

April 20, 2018: Rich Little was awarded the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" for his outstanding and extensive work as a Master Impressionist and Comic.

The Dias included: Actress Loni Anderson, Comedian Harry Basil, Actor and Comedian Tom Dreesen, Actress Ruta Lee and Television and Radio Personality Peter Marshall.

Rich LIttle with Actree Ruta Lee

March 16, 2018: Dame Joan Collins was awarded the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" for her outstanding and extensive work as an actress, producer, and author. 

The Dias included: actress & singer Diahann Carrol, producer & husband Percy Gibson, public relations consultant Jeffrey Lane, singer & songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, TV producer George Schlatter and actress & model Alana Stewart.

February 9, 2018: Donna was awarded the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" presented by Chuck Street. Donna is probably best known for her starring role on Knott's Landing, the longest-running primetime drama in the US. 

By special arrangement, Johnny Mathis, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, stopped in to surprise Diane Schuur during lunch.

The dais included: James Lee Ryan, Jolie Keyser, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, David Jacobs and Dennie Gordon. Also present were Johnny Mathis, and Ru Paul. 

February 10, 2017: Legendary George Schlatter received the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" presented by Alan Perris.

George Schlatter is the prolific TV producer and director who created "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In."

On the Dais: Jo Anne Worley, Sarah PUrcell, Bruce Vilanch, Fred Willard and Tony Danza.

June 16, 2017: Al Michaels was the honored recipient of the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" presented by Alan Perris.

Al is one of the most renowned sports broadcasters of all time. The Associated Press calls him  "TV's best play-by-play announcer."  He is starting his 12th season on NBC's Sunday Night Football, extending his record 32 years as the voice of the NFL in prime time. 

The dais included: Vin Scully, Bob Miller, Joe Cohen, Rich Eisen and Chuck Henry.

May 19, 2017:  Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. were presented the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" by Alan Perris at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City. 

Marilyn is known for her hit "Up, Up, and Away," "One Less Bell to Answer," and the medley "Aquarius.Let the Sunshine In."  Together, they have received 7 Grammys, 15 gold & 3 platinum records, they have starred on TV, stage and for sold out crowds around the world.

Members of the dais were: Lou Gossett Jr., Florence La Rue, Joan van Ark, Kathy Ireland, Harry Elston, Pat Boone and Wink Martindale.

September 30, 2016: Mary Hart best known for her time as the host of ET, was presented the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" by Alan Perris. 

Mary hosted ET for 29 years, 1982-2011, and was a pioneer broadcaster for entertainment newscasts.

The Dais included: supermodel Cindy Crawford, former ET executive producer Linda Bell Blue, former ET colleague Leeza Gibbons, current ET co-host Kevin Frazier, political consultant and Fox News analyst Frank Luntz and comedy writer Roberta Kent.

November 18, 2016: The infamous Regis Philbin was honored with the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" by Alan Perris for his work as an entertaining storyteller and TV icon.

Regis holds the Guinness World Record for the most hours on US TV. To date, at the age of 85, he has nearly 17,000 hours in front of the camera. 

The Dais included: Tom Battista, AM Los Angeles co-host Sarah Purcell, "CHiPs" producer Rick Roser, producer/ director Larry Einhorn, producer Steve Ober, and former president of ABC-TV John Severino.

October 6, 2017: Frankie Valli was presented the "Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award" by Alan Perris for his long and prominent career as a singer.

Frankie was best known for his work with the Four Seasons and such songs as: "Big Girls Don't Cry," Walk Like A Man," "Rag Doll," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."  The Four Seasons sold more than 100 million records and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

On the Dais: Wink Martindale, Kenny Nolan, Jim Gosnell, Richie Palmer, Bruce Charet, Robby Robinson and Joey Reynolds.