Other memorable moments included:

• A hilarious videotaped intro where host Kelly Ripa reenacted the show opens to several memorable sitcoms including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, That Girl, and Laverne & Shirley.  The package ended with Kelly flying above the live audience and making her entrance as “Sister Bertrille” from The Flying Nun.
• The Judds reunited for a monumental performance for the first time in nearly a decade and sang “Mama, He’s Crazy,” the very first song they sang on Hee Haw.
• TV’s most beloved TV stars spoofed one of television’s most popular shows, Ugly Betty, in a parody entitled “Ugly Betty -- White.” The parody starred Betty White with cameos by Erik Estrada, Joan Collins, George Hamilton, Charo and Peter Scolari.
• Inside The Actor’s Studio’s James Lipton in a tongue-in-cheek segment for The Brady Bunch tribute interviewing cast members using clips from the show.
• Lindsay Wagner of The Bionic Woman using her “bionic speed” to accept the Fan Favorite Award for “Greatest Gear,” which was voted online at TVLand.com. Charity activist Heather Mills of Dancing with the Stars presented Wagner with this award.
• A performance at the end of the show by The Brady Bunch’s “The Silver Platters,” as Maureen McCormick and Barry Williams were joined by host Kelly Ripa -- singing the unforgettable songs ”Keep On” and “It’s A Sunshine Day.”

The evening featured a roster of some of the most recognized talent in the history of entertainment as this year’s Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker, Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman, Sharon Stone, Luke Wilson, Valerie Bertinelli, Mackenzie Phillips, Kirstie Alley, Lindsay Wagner, Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow all took part in the event. Trophy presenters for the evening were Kathy Garver and Johnny Whitaker from classic TV show Family Affair.

THE LEGACY OF LAUGHTER AWARD

This award is presented to an entertainer whose awe-inspiring work continues to serve as an inspiration and a guiding force. This year’s recipient is Lucille Ball.  Her comedy always delivered -- from the broadest slapstick to the most-nuanced verbal reaction.  Her gift is indeed a legacy.  It serves as both an ideal for those who have followed her, and also in and of itself – timelessly providing the invigorating, healing power of laughter. Kirstie Alley kicked off this salute and Carol Burnett presented this award to Lucille Ball’s children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr.