FILE-- This Feb. 7, 2009 file photo shows award winning television producer Pierre Cossette, left, posing with entertainers Annemarie Albergetti, center left, Don Rickles, center right, and Bob Newhart Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles at his Walk of Fame star unveiling. Cossette, the Canadian father of the modern Grammy Awards show, has died at a Montreal hospital. He was 85. His death was announced in Santa Monica, Calif. , late Friday by the Recording Academy. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

FILE-- This Feb. 7, 2009 file photo shows award winning television producer Pierre Cossette, left, posing with entertainers Annemarie Albergetti, center left, Don Rickles, center right, and Bob Newhart Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles at his Walk of Fame star unveiling. Cossette, the Canadian father of the modern Grammy Awards show, has died at a Montreal hospital. He was 85. His death was announced in Santa Monica, Calif. , late Friday by the Recording Academy.

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  1. FILE-- This Feb. 7, 2009 file photo shows award winning television producer Pierre Cossette, left, posing with entertainers Annemarie Albergetti, center left, Don Rickles, center right, and Bob Newhart Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles at his Walk of Fame star unveiling. Cossette, the Canadian father of the modern Grammy Awards show, has died at a Montreal hospital. He was 85. His death was announced in Santa Monica, Calif., late Friday by the Recording Academy.
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  3. FILE-- This Feb. 7, 2009 file photo shows award winning television producer Pierre Cossette, left, posing with entertainers Annemarie Albergetti, center left, Don Rickles, center right, and Bob Newhart Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles at his Walk of Fame star unveiling. Cossette, the Canadian father of the modern Grammy Awards show, has died at a Montreal hospital. He was 85. His death was announced in Santa Monica, Calif., late Friday by the Recording Academy.
  4. Tina Fey kisses presenter Bob Newhart after "30 Rock" won best comedy series at the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California September 20, 2009.
  5. Presenter Bob Newhart reacts after kissing Tina Fey while presenting her the award for best comedy series for "30 Rock" at the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California September 20, 2009.
  6. Tina Fey kisses presenter Bob Newhart after "30 Rock" won best comedy series at the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California September 20, 2009.
  7. Actor Bob Newhart, nominee for best supporting actor in a miniseries or movie for his role in "The Librarian", arrives at the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California September 20, 2009.
  8. Bob Newhart presents the award for best comedy series at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  9. Bob Newhart presents the award for best comedy series at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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