TV News: Kelsey Grammer to Be Honored in Chicago at Hugo Television Awards

CHICAGO – Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival will be honoring television icon Kelsey Grammer at their 48th Hugo Television Awards, in Chicago on April 19th. Grammer portrayed Dr. Frasier Crane on the sitcom “Cheers” and the spin-off “Frasier” for 20 years, tying a record for playing the same TV character continuously.

Grammer is currently shooting the second season of his well-received new dramatic series for the Starz Network, “Boss.” He portrays Tom Kane, the mayor of Chicago, who is hiding a neurological condition from his staff as he attempts to maintain power. The critically acclaimed series scored a Golden Globe for Grammer at the 2012 ceremony. Grammer had previously won two Globes for Frasier, as well as five Emmy Awards for “Frasier” and his voice work as Sideshow Bob on “The Simpsons.”

Kelsey Grammer of ‘Boss’ will be Honored in Chicago on April 19th Photo credit: Starz

The 48th Hugo Television Awards, presented by Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival, will take place on Thursday, April 19th at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, hosted by Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini of the local “Windy City Live” morning show. The awards are an annual international competition that honors the best television commercials and productions from around the world.

[20]	By PATRICK McDONALD [21] Senior Staff Writer HollywoodChicago.com pat@hollywoodchicago.com [20]