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The April 17 red carpet arrivals at the 8th Annual TV Land Awards in Los Angeles drew some of the hottest stars of yesteryear. This year's show, airing April 25 at 9pm ET, honors comedians Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner as well as the cast of "Glee." The casts of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Bosom Buddies" are reunited, and the late Farrah Fawcett is remembered. Let's look back on some of your favorite TV actors in their current and former glory. (At left, Ted Lange, Cheryl Ladd and Bob Newhart.)![Bob Newhart Then]()
The actor got his start in stand-up, and is best known for playing psychologist Dr. Robert "Bob" Hartley on the 70s sitcom “The Bob Newhart Show” and as innkeeper Dick Loudon on the 80s show “Newhart.” 70s movies include “Catch-22” and “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever.”![Bob Newhart Now]()
Now 80, Newhart continues to act. In recent years he’s appeared in Will Ferrell movie “Elf,” “In and Out,” and in “The Librarian” franchise. He’s hosted “Saturday Night Live” and appeared on many TV series, most recently “ER” and “Desperate Housewives.” Married since 1963, Newhart has four children. (REUTERS)![Cheryl Ladd Then]()
Ladd began her career voicing a character on “Josie and the Pussycats.” Roles on shows like “The Partridge Family” and “Happy Days” led to her most famous role -- Kris Munroe on “Charlie’s Angels.”![Cheryl Ladd Now]()
After “Charlie’s Angels,” Ladd remained a familiar face, appearing in over 30 TV movies as well as feature films like “Poison Ivy.” TV series include “One West Waikiki,” “Charmed,” and “Las Vegas.” Now 58, the actress is on her second marriage and has a daughter and a step-daughter. (REUTERS)![Todd Bridges Then]()
With his role on "The Waltons," Bridges became the first African-American child actor to have a recurring role on a hit TV show. Over 60 national commercials, the miniseries "Roots" and series "Little House on the Prairie" led to his role as older brother Willis Jackson in "Diff'rent Strokes." Then/Now: The Cast of "Diff'rent Strokes"![Todd Bridges Now]()
Since the "Diff'rent Strokes," Bridges has battled a cocaine addiction and was tried for the attempted murder of a drug dealer in 1988. He faced other arrests through the late 90s; once for stabbing a roommate and once for ramming a car, for instance. But Bridges seemingly turned his image around in 2001, when he and his brother saved a wheelchair-bound woman from drowning. Now 44, Bridges has recently appeared in many reality TV shows, such as "The Surreal Life" with former "Strokes" cast mate Gary Coleman, "Skating with Celebrities," "Celebrity Boxing" (show at left) and "The Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest…" He also had a recurring role on the CW sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris." Bridges is married with a son and tours schools touting the dangers of drug addiction.![Peter Scolari Then]()
A part on "Goodtime Girls" let to Scolari’s role on "Bosom Buddies" as Henry Desmond, a writer at an ad firm who became "Hildegard" at home. (The rest of the "Bosom Buddies" cast is coming up...) Then/Now: The Cast of "Bosom Buddies"![Peter Scolari Now]()
His "Bosom Buddies" co-star Tom Hanks became a super star, and he didn’t forget his pal Peter. Scolari, now 54, appeared in the Hanks-directed film "That Thing You Do!," as well as an episode of the Hanks-produced HBO series "From the Earth to the Moon" and also co-starred with Hanks in animated feature "The Polar Express." Scolari also has many TV credits, including "The King of Queens" and "Honey I Shrunk the Kids." He is divorced with two children. (REUTERS)![Tom Hanks, Holland Taylor and Telma Hopkins Then]()
Tom Hanks Then Before "Bosom Buddies," Hanks had only done theater and low budget work. Graphic designer Kip Wilson was his breakout role. When Kip was in drag, he became "Buffy." Holland Taylor Then Taylor got her start on Broadway. A role in the soap "The Edge of Night" led to her "Bosom Buddies" role as Ruth Dunbar, the guys’ boss, who becomes a silent partner at Henry & Kip’s ad agency in season two. Telma Hopkins Then Hopkins began her career as a singer. She was a member of the 70s group Tony Orlando and Dawn, and is the woman who shouts “Shut your mouth!” in the theme song to "Shaft." Before she was aunt Rachel Crawford on "Family Matters," Hopkins was familiar to viewers of "Bosom Buddies" (and "Gimme a Break," among other series). Then/Now: The Cast of "Family Matters" Then/Now: The Cast of "Bosom Buddies"![Tom Hanks, Holland Taylor and Telma Hopkins Now]()
Hanks, Taylor and Hopkins accept their awards for the television show "Bosom Buddies" during the 8th Annual TV Land Awards on April 17, 2010. Tom Hanks Now Now 53, Hanks is a bona fide A-lister, starring in numerous Oscar-winning films including "Forrest Gump," "Philadelphia," and most recently, "Angels & Demons." He will voice Sheriff Woody in "Toy Story 3", out this year. Hanks is married to actress Rita Wilson and has four children, including actor Colin Hanks. Holland Taylor Now Since "Bosom Buddies," Taylor has worked steadily on TV, appearing in series like "Harry," "The Powers That Be," "Saved By the Bell: The College Years," "The Practice," "The L Word," and her current show, "Two and a Half Men." Now 67, Taylor has one Emmy, and has been nominated for five. Telma Hopkins Now Divorced with one son, Hopkins, now 61, is reportedly engaged. The actress appeared on UPN sitcom ‘Half & Half’ from 2002 to 2006. She’s appeared on series like "Any Day Now,” “Psych,” and “The Hughleys.” In 2008, Hopkins appeared in the comedy flick "The Love Guru" and starred in the play JD Lawrence’s "The Clean Up Woman." A film version is reportedly in the works. (REUTERS)![Lauren Tewes Then]()
Lauren Tewes was an unknown actress when she landed the role of Cruise Director Julie McCoy on "The Love Boat." She was fired from the show and replaced with Pat Klous in 1984 after a very public battle with cocaine addiction. Then/Now: The Cast of "The Love Boat"![Lauren Tewes Now]()
Lauren, 55, is now clean and sober and living in Seattle where she does regional theater and voice-overs. Last year Tewes hosted the "Seaquality" event for Garden State Equality in support of LGBT Marriage Equality. (REUTERS)![Ted Lange Then]()
Ted Lange appeared in the 1974 film "Black Belt Jones" and starred in the series "That's My Mama" before landing the role of Isaac the bartender on "The Love Boat." Then/Now: The Cast of "The Love Boat"![Ted Lange Now]()
After the series ended, Lange, now 62, appeared in several films and has guest starred on shows such as "Psych," "The King of Queens," "Scrubs," and more. He has also done extensive theater work as both a playwright and director. Lange appeared on “Celebrity Fit Club” in 2006. Before the magazine “FHM” folded in 2006, Lange wrote a sex column with porn star Jenna Jameson. Married since 1978, the actor has two sons. (REUTERS)![Marion Ross Then]()
Ross is best known for her role as Marion Cunningham on the TV series “Happy Days” (from 1974 to 1984). Before the series, she was a film star appearing in movies like “Sabrina,” and “Forever Female.” Then/Now: The Cast of "Happy Days"![Marion Ross Now]()
After “Happy Days,” the actress appeared on series like “Brooklyn Bridge,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Touched By an Angel,” and “Gilmore Girls.” Now 81, Ross is divorced with two children. (REUTERS)![Jamie Farr Then]()
Farr broke out in Hollywood with a role in the film "Blackboard Jungle." TV work on "The Chicago Teddy Bears" and "The Red Skelton Show" led to his role as cross dressing Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger on "M*A*S*H." Then/Now: The Cast of "M*A*S*H" (AP)![Jamie Farr Now]()
Now 75, Farr has appeared in movies like "Cannonball Run," various games shows, and TV movies like "Murder Can Hurt You." He’s hosted a radio show ("Travelin’ Farr"), appeared on Broadway in "Guys and Dolls," endorsed the Mars bar, and started a golf tournament, the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Farr has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is married and has two children. (REUTERS)![Alan Alda Then]()
Alda’s early roles include "Paper Lion" and "What’s My Line." He was nominated for 21 Emmy awards for his "M*A*S*H" role as Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce, and won five. He was also the first person to win Emmy Awards for acting, writing and directing for the same series. Then/Now: The Cast of "M*A*S*H"![Alan_Alda_Nowxxx]()
Now 74, Alda is still going strong. TV credits include an Emmy-winning turn on "The West Wing." He’s also been active in theater, winning a Tony award in 2005 for his role in "Glengarry Glen Ross." Overall, Alda has received 31 Emmy nominations, two Tony nominations, won seven People’s Choice Awards, six Golden Globes, three Directors Guild of America awards, and one Academy Award nomination, for "The Aviator." (REUTERS)![Marla Gibbs Then]()
Gibbs is best known for her role as maid Florence Johnston on “The Jeffersons.” She also starred in the series “227” and “Checking In.” Before her acting career, Gibbs was a flight attendant.![Marla Gibbs Now]()
After “The Jeffersons,” Gibbs, 78, appeared in sitcoms like “The Hughleys,” “Martin,” and “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” In 2004, she had a role in the soap “Passions.” She owned a jazz club in L.A. until 1999 and released an album, “It’s Never Too Late,” in 2006. Now divorced, Gibbs was married twice (the first time at the age of 13!) and has two children. Fun fact: Gibbs is the great aunt of former “Punky Brewster” child star Cherie Johnson. (REUTERS)Then/Now Special Edition: Yesterday's Stars at the TV Land Awards
Classic television stars come out for the 8th Annual TV Land Awards, celebrating shows like "Glee" and "Bosom Buddies."
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