The season is upon us where every major entertainment genre bestows one award after another upon deserving (or not?) artists. To begin the season, The 27th Annual People’s Choice Awards were held Sunday night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The winners, chosen by a Gallup Organization Poll, highlighted the public’s choices in music, television and movies.The television winners were dominated by established hits in “Friends” and “ER.” Jennifer Aniston walked away with the Female Television Performer category, while Drew Carey took the male version of that category. Honors also went out to the best of the new television season, with “Ed” winning the New Television Comedy Series and “Dark Angel” taking the New Televison Dramatic Series. Individual honors went to Bette Midler and John Goodman in their respective Performers in a New Television Series categories.Film honors higlighted the box office giants this year, with “The Patriot,” “Remember the Titans” and “The Green Mile” leading the nominations in the film categories. “The Green Mile” prevailed in both the Motion Picture and Dramatic Motion Picture categories. Michael Clarke Duncan gave a hilarious, yet emotional acceptance speech on behalf of “The Green Mile” cast and crew.Mel Gibson had a double win as both Motion Picture Actor and Motion Picture Star in a Drama for his epic drama “The Patriot.” The Motion Picture Star in a Comedy award went to an absent Jim Carrey for his performance in “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” Julia Roberts affirmed her superstar status with a Motion Picture Actress win for “Erin Brockovich.”Music winners ranged from country stars to pop sensations. Country music giant Garth Brooks was awarded the Male Musical Performer honor. Brooks also served as the sole musical performer in the show, performing an emotionally charged version of “When You Come Back To Me Again,” a song he co-wrote for the film “Frequency.” Faith Hill was on hand to accept the award for Female Musical Performer. ‘N Sync grabbed the Musical Group or Band category.The winners in the New Television Comedy Series, New Television Dramatic Series and Reality-Based Television Program were chosen by internet voting. “Survivor” won the Reality-Based Program category.