Awards Nominations Overview

Films Nominated


“12 Angry Men” — Terence A. Donnelly, producer (Showtime).
“Crime of the Century” — Barbara Broccoli, executive producer; Amanda Schiff, executive producer (HBO).
“The Ditchdigger’s Daughters” — James Manos, executive producer; Paris Qualles, executive producer (Family Channel).
“Mandela and de Klerk” — Bernard Sofronski, producer; Cedric Scott, co-producer; Michael Games, line producer; David Wicht, line producer (Showtime).
“Miss Evers’ Boys” — Robert Benedetti, executive producer; Laurence Fishburne, executive producer; Derek Kavanugh, producer; Kip Konweiser, producer (HBO).


Miniseries Recognitions


“George Wallace” — Mark Carliner Prods.: Mark Carliner, executive producer; Big Time Picture Company: John Frankenheimer, executive producer; Krainin Prods.: Julian Krainin, producer; Ethel Winant, co-producer (TNT).
“Ivanhoe” — Chris Parr, executive producer; Michael Wearing, executive producer; Jeremy Gwilt, producer (A&E Network).


Outstanding Actor in a Movie or Miniseries


Robert Duvall — “The Man Who Captured Eichmann” (TNT).
Ben Kingsley — “Weapons of Mass Distraction” (HBO).
Mandy Patinkin — “The Hunchback” (TNT).
Sidney Poitier — “Mandela and de Klerk” (Showtime).
Gary Sinise — “George Wallace” (TNT).


Outstanding Actress in a Movie or Miniseries


Bonnie Bedelia — “Any Mother’s Son” (Lifetime).
Blythe Danner — “A Call to Remember” (Starz!).
Jena Malone — “Bastard Out of Carolina” (Showtime).
Helen Mirren — “Losing Chase” (Showtime).
Alfre Woodard — “Miss Evers’ Boys” (HBO). Nominees for Supporting Actor in a Film or Miniseries
- Obba Babatunde for "Miss Evers' Boys" (HBO)
- Joe Don Baker for "George Wallace" (TNT)
- Louis Gossett Jr. for "Inside" (Showtime)
- Arliss Howard for "The Man Who Captured Eichmann" (TNT)
- George C. Scott for "12 Angry Men" (Showtime)


Nominees for Supporting Actress in a Film or Miniseries
- Faye Dunaway for "The Twilight of the Golds" (Showtime)
- Kimberly Elise for "The Ditchdigger’s Daughters" (Family Channel)
- Angelina Jolie for "George Wallace" (TNT)
- Cicely Tyson for "Riot" (Showtime)
- Alfre Woodard for "Member of the Wedding" (USA Network)


Nominees for Directing in a Film or Miniseries
- Allan Arkush for "Elvis Meets Nixon" (Showtime)
- Kevin Bacon for "Losing Chase" (Showtime)
- Joe Dante for "The Second Civil War" (HBO)
- John Frankenheimer for "George Wallace" (TNT)
- Joseph Sargent for "Mandela and De Klerk" (Showtime)


Nominees for Writing in a Film or Miniseries
- Lionel Chetwynd for "The Man Who Captured Eichmann" (TNT)
- Marshall Frady and Paul Monash for "George Wallace" (TNT)
- Anne Meredith for "Losing Chase" (Showtime)
- William Nicholson for "Crime of the Century" (HBO)
- Reginald Rose for "12 Angry Men" (Showtime)


Nominees for Dramatic Series
- "Avonlea" - Trudy Grant, Kevin Sullivan, and John Ryan as executive producers (Disney Channel) “Dead Man’s Gun” — Produced by Sugar Entertainment Ltd. in association with Vidatron Entertainment Group.
Producers: Larry Sugar (Producer), Ogden Gavanski (Line Producer).
Executive Producer: Henry Winkler (Walt Disney TV, Showtime).


“Oz” — Executive Producers: Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson.
Co-Executive Producer: Jim Finnerty.
Supervising Producer: Bridget Potter.
Co-Producer: Debbie Sarjeant (HBO).


“Perversions of Science” — Executive Producers: Gil Adler, Richard Donner, David Giler, Walter Hill, Joel Silver, Robert Zemeckis (HBO).


“Stargate: SG-1” — Double Secret Productions: Jonathan Glassner, Brad Wright (Executive Producers).
Co-Executive Producer: Michael Greenburg (Gekko Film Corp., Showtime).


Dramatic or Theatrical Special


“In the Gloaming” — Executive Producers: Michael Fuchs, Nicholas Paleologos (Zollo Productions), Fred Zollo.
Co-Producer: Bonnie Timmermann.
Producer: Nellie Nugiel (HBO).


“In the Gloaming” — Executive Producer: Jeffrey Weber (Odyssey Productions).
Producer: Linda Hanick (Trinity Television, Odyssey).


“Tales from the Crypt: ‘Confession’” — Executive Producers: Gil Adler, David Giler, Walter Hill, Robert Zemeckis.
Produced by Richard Donner (Warner Bros.) and Joel Silver (Silver Pictures, HBO).


Actor in a Dramatic Special or Series
Kirk Acevedo — “Oz” (HBO).
Terry Kinney — “Oz” (HBO).
Eamonn Walker — “Oz” (HBO).


Actress in a Dramatic Special or Series
Susan Gibney — “Bedtime” (Showtime).
Rita Moreno — “Oz” (HBO).
Helen Shaver — “Poltergeist: The Legacy” (Showtime).


Guest Actor in a Dramatic Special or Series
David Hyde Pierce — “The Outer Limits” (Showtime).Ron Rifkin starred in “The Outer Limits” on Showtime.
David Strathairn appeared in “In the Gloaming” on HBO.
Henry Winkler was featured in “Dead Man’s Gun” on Showtime.
Harris Yulin took part in “La Femme Nikita” on USA.


Guest Actress in a Dramatic Special or Series
Glenn Close for “In the Gloaming” (HBO).
Anne DeSalvo in “Lifetime Women’s Festival: Women Without Implants” (Lifetime).
Alix Elias for “Lifetime Women’s Festival: Lois Lives a Little” (Lifetime).
Amy Hargreaves appeared in “Flashback” (HBO).
Dianne Wiest starred in “Avonlea” (Disney Channel).


Directing a Dramatic Special or Series
Nick Gomez directed “Oz: Visits, Conjugal and Otherwise” (HBO).
Sturla Gunnarson helmed “Dead Man’s Gun: The Impostor” (Showtime).
Walter Hill worked on “Perversions of Science: Dream of Doom” (HBO).
Christopher Reeve directed “In the Gloaming” (HBO).
Tony Scott was behind “The Hunger: The Swords” (Showtime).


Writing a Dramatic Special or Series
Lewis B. Chesler and Ed Redlich wrote “Strangers: Cinema Verite” (HBO).
Tom Fontana penned “Oz: Straight Life” (HBO).
Rupert Holmes created “A Remember Wenn Special: Christmas in the Airwaves” (AMC).
Howard Rodman wrote “The Hunger: The Swords” (Showtime).
Will Scheffer contributed to “In the Gloaming” (HBO).


Comedy Series
“Arli$$” produced by Robert Wuhl, with Scott Kaufer, Timothy Marx, and Kevin Falls as supervising producers, along with Jonny Fink as co-producer, and Tollin/Robbins: Brian Robbins and Mike Tollin as executive producers (HBO). Nominations for CableAce Awards


Outstanding Comedy Series


  • "The Larry Sanders Show"
  • Brad Grey, Executive Producer

  • Garry Shandling, Executive Producer (HBO)


  • "Mystery Science Theater 3000"


  • Jim Mallon, Executive Producer
  • Kevin Murphy, Producer (Sci-Fi)

Best Actor in a Comedy Series


  • Kel Mitchell as Kenan in "Kenan and Kel" (Nickelodeon)
  • Garry Shandling as Larry in "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO)
  • Jeffrey Tambor as Hank in "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO)
  • Rip Torn as Artie in "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO)
  • Robert Wuhl as Arliss in "Arli$$" (HBO)

Best Actress in a Comedy Series


  • Amanda Bynes as Various in "All That" (Nickelodeon)
  • Janeane Garofalo as Paula in "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO)
  • Kerri Kenney as Various in "Viva Variety" (Comedy Central)
  • Sandra Oh as Rita in "Arli$$" (HBO)
  • Tracey Ullman as Tracey in "Tracey Takes On..." (HBO)

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series


  • Todd Holland for "The Larry Sanders Show: Everybody Loves Larry" (HBO)
  • Alan Meyerson for "The Larry Sanders Show: Ellen, or Isn’t She?" (HBO)
  • John Riggi for "The Larry Sanders Show: Artie and Angie and Hank and Hercules" (HBO)
  • Don Scardino for "Tracey Takes On... Vegas" (HBO)
  • Mike Tollin for "Arli$$: The Client’s Best Interest" (HBO)

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series


  • Judd Apatow, John Markus, Garry Shandling for "The Larry Sanders Show: Ellen, or Isn’t She?" (HBO)
  • Jeff Cesario for "The Larry Sanders Show: Pain Equals Funny" (HBO)
  • Becky Hartman-Edwards, John Riggi, Garry Shandling for "The Larry Sanders Show: The New Writer" (HBO)
  • Peter Tolan for "The Larry Sanders Show: My Name is Asher Kingsley" (HBO) Jon Vitti was recognized for his work on “The Larry Sanders Show: Everybody Loves Larry” aired on HBO.

In the category of Comedy Special , the nomination went to “Drop Dead Gorgeous (A Tragi-Comedy): The Power of HIV-Positive Thinking.” This project was led by Sheila Nevins as the executive producer, with John Hoffman also contributing as a producer. The team at World of Wonder Productions included Annie Albrecht and Steve Kaplan as co-executive producers, alongside Bob Read as a co-executive producer. Other notable producers involved were Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, with Terry Danuser and Steve Moore serving as co-producers.


Another nomination in this category was “Not Necessarily the Elections #1,” produced by John Moffitt and Pat Tourk Lee as executive producers. Nancy Kurshner took on the role of supervising producer, with Matt Neuman rounding out the production team.


For the Directing a Comedy Special category, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato were nominated for their direction of “Drop Dead Gorgeous (A Tragi-Comedy): The Power of HIV-Positive Thinking.” Terri McCoy received recognition for directing “HBO Comedy Hour: Damon Wayans: Still Standing.” Rocco Urbisci was acknowledged for his work on “HBO Comedy Hour: George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy,” while Chuck Vinson was nominated for directing “HBO Comedy Hour: Sinbad: Nothin’ But the Funk.”


In the Standup Comedy Special or Series category, “HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Dave Attell” earned a nomination, with Stu Smiley as the executive producer, and Sandy Chanley and Tom Bull as production partners. “HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Ray Romano” also received a nod, again under the executive production of Stu Smiley with Sandy Chanley. Additionally, “HBO Comedy Hour: Damon Wayans: Still Standing” was recognized, produced by Damon Wayans under Wife N’ Kids Productions, with contributions from Annice Parker, Kim Rickabaugh, and Cisco Henson at Sunset Gower Studios.“HBO Comedy Hour: George Carlin - 40 Years of Comedy”
- Executive Producer: Stu Smiley
- Supervising Producer: Nancy Kurshner
- Producer: Kimber Rickabaugh
- Moffitt-Lee Productions:
- Executive Producers: John Moffitt, Pat Tourk Lee


“HBO Comedy Hour: Jon Stewart - Unleavened”
- Busboy Productions:
- Executive Producer: Jon Stewart
- Co-Executive Producer: Robert Morton
- Rickmill Productions:
- Producer: Kimber Rickabaugh
- Associate Producer: Cisco Henson


Variety Special or Series


“The Chris Rock Show #1”
- HBO Downtown Productions:
- Executive Producer: Nancy Geller
- Supervising Producers: Nelson George, Sue Fellows
- Co-Producers: Louie C.K., Jeff Stilson
- 3 Arts Entertainment:
- Executive Producers: Chris Rock, Michael Rotenberg


“Mr. Show with Bob and David”
- Brillstein and Grey Communications:
- Executive Producers: Bernie Brillstein, Brad Grey
- Dakota Films:
- Executive Producers: David Cross, Bob Odenkirk
- Producers: Troy Miller, Dino Stamatopoulos
- Co-Producer: Tim Sarkes
- Associate Producers: John Saade, Tom Sherren


“The Mr. Vegas All-Night Party Starring Drew Carey”
- Messina-Baker:
- Executive Producers: Richard Baker, Drew Carey, Rick Messina
- Moffitt-Lee Productions:
- Producers: John Moffitt, Pat Tourk Lee
- Supervising Producer: Nancy Kurshner
- Associate Producer: Jeff Thorsen


“Tracey Takes On…”
- Executive Producers: Allan McKeown, Tracey Ullman
- Producers: Carey Dietrich, Bob Klane, Jenji Kohan, Molly Newman, Gail Parent, Thomas Schlamme
- Supervising Producers: Dick Clement, Ian Lafrenais
- Consulting Producer: Jerry Belson
- Coordinating Producer: Allen Zipper
- Associate Producer: Stephanie Cone


Television Production Overview

"Viva Variety"
- Executive Producer: Jim Sharp
- Co-Executive Producer: Kent Alterman
- Line Producer: Rich Goldman
- Producers: Michael Ian Black, Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon
- Network: Comedy Central


Performing Arts Special or Series


"The 40th Annual Pablo Casals Festival"
- Executive Producers: Gary H. Grossman, Robb Weller
- Producers: Gary Milkis, Gary B. Walker (Music), Ruben Norte (Documentary)
- Network: A&E


"Follow the Moonstone"
- Producer: Douglas Eadie
- Network: Ovation: The Arts Network


"Leonard Bernstein’s New York"
- Producer: Hart Perry
- Network: Ovation: The Arts Network


"Naked Classics: The Prodigy"
- Executive Producer: Vanessa Phillips
- Network: Bravo Cable Network


Writing an Entertainment Special


George Carlin
- "HBO Comedy Hour: George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy"
- Network: HBO


Jeff Cesario
- "HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Jeff Cesario"
- Network: HBO


David Feldman et al.
- "Dennis Miller Live: Clinton Revisited"
- Network: HBO


Ray Romano
- "HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Ray Romano"
- Network: HBO


Talk Show Series


"Charles Grodin"
- Senior Producer: Marlene Dann
- Coordinating Producer: Alice Hurwit
- Producers: Patricia Bourgeois, Ann Hilbert
- Segment Producer: Brendan Conway
- Associate Producer: Camille Calman
- Network: CNBC


"Inside the Actors Studio"
- Series Producer: Caroline Kaplan
- Executive Producer (In the Moment Productions): James Lipton
- Producers (Beetle Juice Productions): Mike Kostel, John Serzidio, Jeff Wurtz
- Network: Bravo


"Internight"
- Executive Producer: Phil Griffin
- Senior Producers: Debbie Finan, Linda Wolf
- Network: MSNBC “Larry King Live”
Wendy Walker Whitworth - Senior Executive Producer
Mary Gregory - Senior Producer
Lisa Durham - Producer
Holly Hanchey - Producer
Carol Joynt - Producer
Ilana Marcus - Producer
Melissa May - Producer
Juli Mortz - Producer
Dean Sicoli - Producer
Pam Stevens - Producer
Carrie Stevenson - Producer
Brian Todd - Producer
Nancy Abrahamson - Associate Producer
Cathy Gartin - Associate Producer
(CNN)


“Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher”
Scott Carter - Executive Producer
Nancy Geller - Executive Producer
Bill Maher - Executive Producer
Douglas M. Wilson - Supervising Producer
Kevin E. Hamburger - Producer
Chris Kelly - Co-Producer
Carole Chouinard - Segment Producer
Mary Knowles - Segment Producer
Hillary Kun - Segment Producer
Chuck Labella - Segment Producer
(Comedy Central)


Magazine Show Special or Series


“The Beef”
Ed Asiano - Senior Producer
Chuck Dalaklis - Senior Producer
Troy Searer - Senior Producer
Myles Berkowitz - Creative Producer
Beth Greenbaum - Line Producer
Goldcoast Entertainment:
David Garfinkle - Executive Producer
Matthew Papish - Executive Producer
Jay Renfroe - Executive Producer
(The Family Channel)


“Moms of a Lifetime Special”
Triage Entertainment:
Stephen Kroopnick - Executive Producer
Stu Schreilbert - Executive Producer
(Lifetime)


“National Geographic Explorer”
National Geographic Television:
Michael Rosenfeld - Executive Producer
Lauren F. Cardillo - Senior Producer
David Royle - Senior Producer
Keenan Smart - Senior Producer
Allison Argo - Producer
Amy Bucher - Co-Producer
(TBS)


“Sex in the ’90s IX: The Safest Sex of All”
Lauren Lazin - Executive Producer
Bill Richmond - Producer
Josslyn Shapiro - Associate Producer
(MTV)


Magazine Host


Michael Burger, Christina Ferrar - “Home and Family” (Family Channel)


Bryant Gumbel - “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” (HBO)


Richard Jeni - “What a World” (TLC)


Kurt Loder - “Week in Rock” (MTV)


Ian Wright - “Lonely Planet: Ethiopia” (Travel Channel)


News Special or Series "Death of a Princess"
- Pamela Hill, Executive Producer
- Peter Bergen, Supervising Producer/Producer
- Vaughn Morrison, Broadcast Supervising Producer
- Consuelo Gonzales, Producer
- Graham Messick, Producer
- April Oliver, Producer
- Ted Rubenstein, Producer
- Ken Shiffman, Producer
- Bill Smee, Producer
- Janis Winogradsky, Producer
- David Martin, Associate Producer (CNN)


"Discovery News"
- Bob Reid, Executive Producer
- ABC News: Bob Roy, Executive Producer
- Carol Williams, Executive Producer
- Lee Kamlet, Senior Producer
- John James Hamilton, Producer
- Lynn Harris, Producer
- Maeve Kenny, Producer
- Mark Miano, Producer
- Luz Montez, Producer
- Sandy Petrykowski, Producer
- Stephanie Smith, Producer
- Anne Tracy, Producer
- Betsy Wagner, Producer
- Harry Chittick, Line Producer
- Peter Austin, Associate Producer (Discovery Channel)


"Inside North Korea"
- Sid Bedingfield, Executive Producer
- Jason Evans, Producer
- Brian Streiker, Producer/Editor
- Helena De Moura, Associate Producer (CNN)


"Investigative Reports: Death of Vince Foster"
- Michael Cascio, Executive Producer
- Gayle Gilman, Supervising Producer
- Jeff Swimmer, Producer/Writer
- BNN: Steve Rosenbaum, Executive Producer (A&E)


"Investigative Reports: Meth's Deadly High"
- Michael Cascio, Executive Producer
- Gayle Gilman, Supervising Producer
- Kurtis Productions, Ltd.: Bill Kurtis, Executive Producer
- Kenneth Arkow, Supervising Producer
- Michael Harvey, Producer (A&E)


Extended News or Public Affairs Coverage


"O.J. Simpson Trial: Beyond Black and White"
- Mary Ellen Iwata, Executive Producer
- Marly Carpenter, Supervising Producer
- NYT Television: Steven Weinstock, Executive Producer
- Roger Sherman, Producer/Writer/Director (TLC)


"Party Pitch"
- MTV News: Dave Sirulnick, Executive Producer
- Jane Sangster, Supervising Producer
- Matthew Anderson, Producer
- Mark Doctrow, Producer
- Kelly Flynn, Producer
- Betsy Forhan, Producer
- Heather Parry, Producer
- Alison Stewart, Producer (MTV) “Election Night Special: Politically Incorrect”
- Scott Carter, Executive Producer
- Nancy Geller, Executive Producer
- Bill Maher, Executive Producer
- Douglas M. Wilson, Supervising Producer
- Kevin E. Hamburger, Producer
- Chris Kelly, Co-Producer
- Carole Chouinard, Segment Producer
- Mary Knowles, Segment Producer
- Hillary Kun, Segment Producer
- Chuck Labella, Segment Producer
(Comedy Central)


“Coverage of Rwanda/Zaire”
- Pierre Bairin, Producer
- Edith Chapin, Producer
- Joe Duran, Producer
- Jane Evans, Producer/Assignment Editor
- Ingrid Formanek, Producer
- Dominic Robertson, Producer
- Robert Wiener, Producer
(CNN)


“TWA 800”
- Bob Furnad, Senior Executive Producer
(CNN)


Educational Series or Specials


“Addicted”
- Sheila Nevins, Linda Ellerbee, Rolfe Tessem, Executive Producers
- Roger Moley, Supervising Producer
- Jacqueline Glover, Coordinating Producer
- Jonathan Moss, Associate Producer
- Lucky Duck Productions, Inc.: Lisa Jackson, Producer
- Murr Lebey, Coordinating Producer
- Jo Ann Agnes Porter, Associate Producer
(HBO)


“The Bomb Detectives”
- Sean Gallagher, Lisa Zeff, Executive Producers
- ABC News: Pete Simmons, Senior Producer
- Arden Ostrander, Producer
- Mike Dewitt, Associate Producer
(Discovery Channel)


“Great Books”
- Nancy LeBrun, Jonathan Ward, Executive Producers
- Kathy Davidov, Supervising Producer
- Robert Branch, Associate Producer
- The Cronkite Ward Company: Denise Schrier Cetta, Producer
- Dale Minor, Series Producer
- Amanda Lowthian, Associate Producer
- Great Expectations Prods., Inc.: Jan Albert, Eugenie Vink, Producers
- Cecile Bouchardeau, Associate Producer
- Rachel Maguire, Coordinating Producer
(TLC)


“Transplant: The Clock is Ticking”
- Mary Ellen Iwata, Steven Weinstock, Executive Producers
- Marly Carpenter, Producer
- NYT Television: Eva Zelig, Producer
- Michael Welsh, Associate Producer
(TLC)


“The Ultimate Guide: Snakes”
- Steve Burns, Steve Nicholls, Michael Rosenberg, Executive Producers
- Annabel Lee, Line Producer
- Partridge Films, Ltd.: Mitch Turnbull, Producer
- David Hickman Films, Ltd.: David Hickman, Series Producer
(Discovery Channel) Public Affairs Special or Series


  • "27th & Prospect: One Year in the Fight Against Drugs"
    Producers: Sheila Nevins (Executive), Roger Moley (Supervising), Jacqueline Glover, Elizabeth Westrate (Associate)
    Production Company: Simon & Goodman Picture Co. - Karen Goodman, Kirk Simon (Producers)
    Network: HBO


  • "Final Take: Megan's Law"
    Producer: Nick Catliff (Executive)
    Production Company: BBC Documentaries
    Network: Lifetime


  • "A Kill for a Kill: America Undercover"
    Producers: Sheila Nevins, Roger James (Executive)
    Ana De Juan (Producer), Nancy Abraham, Jacqueline Glover (Associate Producers)
    Production Company: Carlton Television UK
    Network: HBO


  • "Memphis P.D. War on the Streets: America Undercover"
    Producers: Sheila Nevins (Executive), Vince DiPersio, William Guttentag (Producers)
    Nancy Abraham, Kary Antholis, Matthew Dobkin, Tracy Meyers (Associate Producers)
    Production Company: Half-Court Pictures Ltd.
    Network: HBO


  • "Talked to Death: America Undercover"
    Producers: Sheila Nevins (Executive)
    Nancy Abraham, Chris Peditto (Associate Producers)
    John Parsons Peditto (Producer), Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Diane Rosenberg (Co-Producers)
    Production Company: Parco Prod., Inc.
    Network: HBO


Entertainment/Cultural Documentary Special


  • "Ballyhoo! The Hollywood Sideshow"
    Producers: Peter Jones (Executive), Andrew Tilles (Supervising)
    Production Company: Peter Jones Productions
    Network: AMC


  • "Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western"
    Producer: Carl H. Lindahl (Executive)
    Production Company: Galen Films, Inc. - Len Morris (Producer/Director)
    Network: TNT


  • "Biography Special: Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown"
    Producer: Michael Cascio (Executive)
    Production Company: Soapbox Productions, Inc. - Carole Langer (Producer/Writer)
    Network: A&E


Documentaries Overview

“Life & Cuisine of Elvis Presley: The Burger and the King” — Produced by Anthony Wall, with David Adler and Jo Durden-Smith as associate producers, aired on BBC TV (Cinemax).


“Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer’s End” — A production by Lesli Klainberg (Brink of Summer’s End Productions, Inc.) for Cinemax.


Hosts in Entertainment


Paul Gilmartin and Annabelle Gurwitch—“Dinner & a Movie” on TBS.


Craig Kilborn—“The Daily Show” on Comedy Central.


Bill Maher—“Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher” on Comedy Central.


Dennis Miller—“Dennis Miller Live” on HBO.


Chris Rock—“The Chris Rock Show” on HBO.


Documentary Specials on Environment/Nature


“Galapagos: Beyond Darwin” — An Al Giddings Images production featuring Tim Cowling as executive producer, with Al Giddings as producer/director and Mick Kaczorowski as senior producer, aired on Discovery Channel.


“Great Siberian Grizzly” — Produced by Tim Cowling and Neal Williams as executive producers, with Patrice Andrews as supervising producer. Additional production support from Mick Kaczorowski, Joshua C. Berkley, and others, aired on Animal Planet.


“National Geographic Explorer: Lords of the Everglades” — Produced by Michael Rosenfeld as the executive producer, with Lauren F. Cardillo, David Royle, and Keenan Smart as senior producers, aired on TBS.“Savage Garden: National Geographic Explorer”
Producers: Michael Rosenfeld, Arnold Carl Wilk (Executive Producers)
Senior Producers: Lauren F. Cardillo, David Royle, Kennan Smart
Producer: John Rubin
Co-Producers: George D. Dodge, Kathleen M. Dodge
(Network: TBS)


“Survival of the Yellowstone Wolves: Wildlife Adventures”
Production Team: Thom Beers, Pat Mitchell (Executive Producers)
Senior Producer: Vivian Schiller
Busch Productions, Inc.
Executive Producers: Peter Busch, John Teichmann
DMW Productions
Producer: Patti Obrow White
(Network: TBS)


Documentary Special


“Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O’Brien”
Produced by: Jessica Yu (Inscrutable Films Prods.)
(Network: Cinemax)


“Heart of a Child”
Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
Associate Producer: Nancy Abraham
Simon & Goodman Picture Co.
Producers: Karen Goodman, Kirk Simon
Associate Producers: Nancy Graydon Roach, Elizabeth Westrate
(Network: HBO)


“Blood Money: Switzerland’s Nazi Gold: Investigative Reports”
Executive Producer: Michael Cascio
Supervising Producer: Gayle Gilman
Crisman Films, Inc.
Executive Producer: Stephen Crisman
Producer: Gaylen Ross
(Network: A&E)


“Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story”
Executive Producer: Carl Lindahl
Consentino Film & Video
Producer/Director: Joseph Consentino
(Network: TNT)


“Taxicab Confessions 3: America Undercover”
Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
View Film & Video Inc.
Producers: Harry Gantz, Joe Gantz
Field Producers: Ersellia Ferron, Jill Goldstein, Alexis Toomer
(Network: HBO)


Historical Documentary Special or Series


“The Great Egyptians: Mystery of Tutankhamen”
Executive Producer: Nancy Lavin
Cafe Prods., Ltd.
Executive Producer: Andre Singer
Producer/Director: Peter Spry Leverton
Producer: Sylvia Szapary-Van Kleef
(Network: TLC) “City of Heaven: Jerusalem”
Executive Producer: Nancy Lebrun
Produced by: Anthony Geffen
Associate Producer: Alan Reich, Alla Savranskaia
Channel: Discovery Channel


“Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?”
Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
Associate Producer: Nancy Abraham
Produced by: Otmoor Productions, Ltd.
Executive Producer: John Edginton
Co-Producer: Sarah Teale
Channel: HBO


“Nuremberg”
Produced by: Worldview Pictures
Producer: Bruce Eadie
Associate Producer: Dan Hamer-Hodges
Channel: Discovery Channel


“Wonderland”
Produced by: Rhinestone Productions LLC
Producer: John O’Hagan
Associate Producers: Sheri Bylander, Gabrielle Kelly
Produced by: Good Machine Inc.
Channel: Cinemax


Limited Documentary Series


“Glass Jungle”
Executive Producer: Carole Tomko Reck
Producer: Marly Carpenter
Online Producer: Alex Stevens
Produced by: Wall to Wall Television
Executive Producer: Alex Graham
Series Producer: Leanne Klein
Channel: TLC


“Newsreels to Nightly News”
Executive Producer: Mark Starowicz
Produced by: Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
Executive Producer: Glynn Jones
Channel: History Channel


“Raging Planet”
Executive Producer: Bill Cosmas
Produced by: Pioneer Productions
Executive Producer: Stuart Carter
Series Producer: Richard Burke-Ward
Channel: Discovery Channel


Documentary Special Writing


David Darlow - “Survival in the Sky: Blaming the Pilot” (TLC)
Sam