Just before Tom Hanks was honored with the coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award at Sunday night’s Golden Globes, a bit of nostalgia was peppered into his career-spanning highlight reel, with a nod to his 1980 appearance on the anthology TV series “The Love Boat.”
The “Forrest Gump” actor was clearly affected by the throwback, because before going on to thank his family and all of the industry titans he’s worked with over his long and storied career, he took a moment to ask the room a very important question.
“Tell the truth now, can I just see a show of hands? How many people in this room have a clip package that includes ‘The Love Boat?'” he asked the hundreds of celebrities sitting in the Beverly Hilton ballroom. “Anybody? Charlize? No? Well, you missed out.”
It was then that Kathy Bates, a Best Supporting Actress nominee for “Richard Jewell,” raised her hand.
“There you go, Kathy! And what do we have? Love,” he said, and sang a bit of the theme song to the series, which ran for nine seasons on ABC beginning in 1976.
“Love Boat” follows the crew of the Pacific Princess cruise ship, headed by Captain Stubing (Gavin MacLeod). The series, which was a staple on Saturday nights, was known for having a slew of famous guest stars, many of whom were just getting their start in television.
Hanks appeared in a 1980 episode of the iconic series as a character named Rick Martin. This was shortly before his breakout role in the sitcom “Bosom Buddies.”
Bates appeared in a 1978 episode of “The Love Boat” as Sally Allison, a newlywed passenger who had some difficulties with, uh, the marriage bed.
Golden Globes 2020: The 13 Most Outrageous Red Carpet Looks (Photos)
These red carpet risk-takers turned heads at the 2020 Golden Globes.
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Scandal indeed! Kerry Washington's top consisted little more than a necklace, little black jacket, and lots of strategically placed double-sided tape.
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Jennifer Lopez looked like a Christmas present with her giant green and gold bow.
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Brown is an uncommon color on the red carpet, but Gwyneth Paltrow rocked this unusual midriff-baring Fendi frock.
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Salma Hayek wore a plunging dress that was certainly a head-turner.
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Taylor Swift floral print with a far subtler keyhole in the middle.
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Zoey Deutch was '60s chic in this canary yellow gown with bell sleeves.
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Sacha Baron Cohen bucked the black tux trend with this bold all-blue suit.
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Rooney Mara channeled a goth Goddess in black lace.
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Olivia Colman looked regal in red in this dramatic caped and puffy shouldered gown.
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Jodie Comer also went for a big-shouldered look. Some sites joked that the "Killing Eve" star's dress looked a bit like Baby Yoda.
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Joey King's Iris Van Helpen dress looked like an optical illusion on the red carpet.
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Cate Blanchett is always a risk-taker on the red carpet. The edgy jeweled halter top was a sharp contrast with the soft pleated sleeves.
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Billy Porter once again made a red carpet statement in this feathered white tux. The bottom detached as the "Pose" star said, "This is a standing outfit."
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From Kerry Washington’s daring decolletage to Jennifer Lopez’s big bow, see the head-turning outfits
These red carpet risk-takers turned heads at the 2020 Golden Globes.