Family-Friendly TV

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt of the CBS drama "Ghost Whisperer" accepts the award for best actress at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006.

Howie Mandel, right, accepts the award for best reality/game show host from Mark Steines at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. Mandel is the host of "Deal or No Deal."

Actors Steven Collins, left, and Haylie Duff of TV's "7th Heaven" host the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. The hour-long awards program at the Beverly Hilton Hotel is scheduled to air Dec. 12 on the CW Television Network.

Teacher Ron Clark accepts the award for best TV movie/drama on behalf of the producers of the "The Ron Clark Story" at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. Winners of are chosen by members of the Association of National Advertisers -- major corporate marketers -- to honor outstanding programming for family viewing.

Former NFL star Emmitt Smith, right, accepts the award for best reality show on behalf of the producers of "Dancing With The Stars" as presenter Drew Lachey smiles during the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. Smith was this season's winner of the popular dance show. Lachey won last season.

Actors Beverley Mitchell, left, and Matt Dallas present the award for Favorite Father/Daughter at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006.

Actors Kristen Bell, right, and Enrico Colantoni accept the award for favorite father/daughter at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. They appear on The CW show "Veronica Mars."

Actor George Lopez walks on stage to present the award for best new series at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. The award went to ABC's "Ugly Betty."

Actor Judd Hirsch presents the award for best actor at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. Tony Shaloub won the award for "Monk". Hirsch's CBS series, "Numb3ers," took top honors as best drama.

Actor Eric Mabius presents the award for best newcomer at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006.

Actress Constance Marie presents the award for best comedy series at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. The award went to the CW comedy "Everybody Hates Chris."

Actress Camryn Manheim walks onstage before presenting the award for best actress to Jennifer Love Hewitt at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. The Family Friendly Programming Forum, which includes advertisers representing 45 companies, created the awards to promote the development and airing of family-oriented programs during prime time, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Actress Haylie Duff arrives at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Nov. 29, 2006. Duff co-hosted the event, which airs Dec. 12 on the CW Television Network.

Former NFL star Emmitt Smith and his wife, Patricia, attend the 8th Annual Family Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Nov. 29, 2006.

Cast members of "Everybody Hates Chris" attend the 8th Annual Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. The show was named best comedy. From back left are actors Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold. In front from left are Tyler James Williams, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim and Vincent Martella.

"Ugly Betty" cast members Becki Newton, Mark Indelicato and Ana Ortiz attend the Family Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. The comedy was named best new series at the eighth annual awards show.

"Numb3rs" cast mamber Diane Farr attends the 8th Annual Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 200. Farr's series was named best drama.

Actress Kristen Bell arrives at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006.

Actors Ross McCall and Jennifer Love Hewitt attend the 8th Annual Family Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2006. Hewitt was honored as best actress.

Teacher Ron Clark, left, and actor Brandon Smith attend the 8th Annual Family Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Nov. 29, 2006.