The 28th annual Family Film & TV Awards is here! The prestigious award ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 20, from 8 to 9 p.m. ET/PT and will be available to watch on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. It is going to be an entertainment-packed hour, and this is everything you need to know about tonight’s awards, including who will be hosting, performing, and nominated for a special award.
Who Is Performing?
The show will be hosted by “Big Brother” host Julie Chen Moonves. It will also feature performances from country music legend Blake Shelton.
Tonight will be a big night for “Survivor” host Jeff Probst, who will receive the Icon Award. Another memorable award this evening will be the Outstanding Family Entertainers Award, awarded to comedy duo Penn & Teller. They have been entertaining audiences for five decades.
The show will also support the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots program, which is “a year-round initiative serving families nationwide. This year’s broadcast will highlight the Marines’ ongoing efforts to empower children with the tools they need to thrive,” PR Newswire reports.
Why to Watch the Family Film & TV Awards
Hours before the show aired, Moonves posted several photos on Instagram. She can be seen wearing a red suit while posing in front of a sign for the 28th annual Family Film & TV Awards. In another picture, she is joined onstage by Blake Shelton.
In the caption, she reminded audiences of the awards. “Don’t miss me host the Family Film & TV Awards TONIGHT at 8/7c on @cbstv!” she wrote. “We’re celebrating the best in family-friendly entertainment at @fftva_, let’s make this year’s celebration one to remember!”
The comment section was filled with reactions from eager fans. “YOU KNOW I WONT MISS IT!!,“ a comment reads. “Woohoo,” another excited fan shared.
What to Expect
For those tuning in to the 28th annual Family Film & TV Awards, it is a celebration of family television and an excellent show for all ages. “Film and television have a wonderful way of bringing families together, whether you’re watching with your children, your grandchildren, or rediscovering stories you’ve loved for years, Family Film & TV Awards co-chairperson Laura McKenzie said in a statement, Billboard reports.
She continued, “The best storytelling connects generations and reminds us of what truly matters. At Family Film & TV Awards, we’re proud to honor the programs that inspire, entertain, and celebrate family in all its forms.”
