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The University of California at Los Angeles issued the following press release:
The division of neurosurgery at UCLA Medical Center announced today that actor and comedian Tim Allen will receive the Rodney Respect Award Oct. 4 at its 2007 Visionary Ball fundraiser in Beverly Hills.
One of the leading forces in television and film comedy, Allen starred in the award-winning ABC sitcom "Home Improvement" and the popular "Santa Clause" films. Other credits include the computer-animated "Toy Story" films and the 2007 comedy "Wild Hogs."
The late comedian and actor Rodney Dangerfield successfully underwent rare and technologically difficult "brain bypass" surgery at UCLA Medical Center in 2003 to improve brain blood flow impaired by a blockage in his right carotid artery. The Rodney Respect Award, presented by the comedy legend's widow, Joan Dangerfield, recognizes comedians who embody her late husband's extraordinary professional legacy and devotion to making a difference in the lives of others. Jay Leno, host of NBC's "Tonight Show," received the first award in 2005.
"Rodney has our full respect and gratitude for the wonderful relationship...