Cable Television Awards Highlights: Top Winners

Comments · 1 Views

The CableAce Awards spotlighted remarkable achievements in cable television, celebrating films like 'Miss Evers’ Boys' and the impactful miniseries 'George Wallace'.

Cable Television Awards Highlights

'In the realm of cable television, the CableAce Awards recognized outstanding achievements across various categories.'


'For the category of Movies, “Miss Evers’ Boys” stood out with an impressive team, including Robert Benedetti and Laurence Fishburne as executive producers, alongside producers Derek Kavanaugh and Kip Konwiser, with Kern Konwiser and Peter Stelzer as co-producers, representing HBO.'


'Turning to Miniseries, “George Wallace” made a significant impact. The production team featured Mark Carliner as the executive producer for Mark Carliner Productions, with John Frankenheimer leading Big Time Picture Company as another executive producer. Additional producers included Julian Krainin from Krainin Productions, along with Ethel Winant, Mitch Engel, and James Sbardellati contributing as co-producers and line producers, respectively, for TNT.'


'In the Actor category for a Movie or Miniseries, Gary Sinise received accolades for his role in “George Wallace” (TNT).'


'The Actress award in the same category went to Alfre Woodard for her performance in “Miss Evers’ Boys” (HBO).'


'For Supporting Actor, George C. Scott was honored for his role in “12 Angry Men” (Showtime).'


'Kimberly Elise took home the award for Supporting Actress for her work in “The Ditchdigger’s Daughters” (Family Channel).'


'The Directing category saw John Frankenheimer recognized for his work on “George Wallace” (TNT).'


'In the Writing category, Anne Meredith received accolades for “Losing Chase” (Showtime).'


'The Dramatic Series category was dominated by “Oz,” produced by Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson, alongside co-executive producer Jim Finnerty and supervising producer Bridget Potter, with Debbie Sarjeant as co-producer (HBO).'


'For Dramatic or Theatrical Specials, “In the Gloaming” was highlighted, with Michael Fuchs as the executive producer, alongside co-producer Bonnie Timmermann and Zollo Productions, featuring Nicholas Paleologos and Fred Zollo as executive producers, and Nellie Nugiel as producer (HBO).'


'In the Actor category for a Dramatic Series, Eamonn Walker received recognition for his role in “Oz” (HBO).'


'Rita Moreno was awarded Actress in a Dramatic Series for her performance in “Oz” (HBO).'


'The Guest Actor category in a Dramatic Special or Series showcased various talents, recognizing outstanding performances throughout the cable network landscape.'David Hyde Pierce featured in "The Outer Limits" aired on Showtime.


In the category of Guest Actress in a Dramatic Special or Series, Glenn Close won for her performance in "In the Gloaming" on HBO.


Tony Scott received accolades for Directing a Dramatic Special or Series with "The Hunger: The Swords" on Showtime.


For Writing in a Dramatic Special or Series, Will Scheffer was recognized for "In the Gloaming" on HBO.


The award for Comedy Series went to "The Larry Sanders Show," produced by Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, with notable figures including Brad Grey and Garry Shandling as executive producers.


In the Actor in a Comedy Series category, Kel Mitchell was awarded for his role in "Kenan and Kel" on Nickelodeon.


Sandra Oh took home the award for Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in "Arli$$," also on HBO.


Todd Holland won for Directing a Comedy Series for "The Larry Sanders Show: Everybody Loves Larry" on HBO.


The award for Writing a Comedy Series was given to Peter Tolan for "The Larry Sanders Show: My Name is Asher Kingsley" on HBO.


The Comedy Special award went to "Not Necessarily the Elections #1," produced by Moffitt-Lee Productions, with John Moffitt and Pat Tourk Lee as executive producers.


Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato were recognized for Directing a Comedy Special for "Drop Dead Gorgeous (A Tragi-Comedy): The Power of HIV-Positive Thinking" on HBO.


Finally, "HBO Comedy Hour: George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy" won in the Standup Comedy Special or Series category, with Stu Smiley as the executive producer and Moffitt-Lee Productions involved.“The Chris Rock Show” - A standout production from HBO, featuring key contributors like Nancy Geller as executive producer, with Nelson George and Sue Fellows serving as supervising producers. Co-producers Louie C.K. and Jeff Stilson added to the creative team, alongside Chris Rock and Michael Rotenberg from 3 Arts Entertainment, with Robert Morton as a consulting producer.


For performing arts, “Leonard Bernstein’s New York” produced by Hart Perry, aired on Ovation: The Arts Network, showcasing the rich cultural landscape of the city.


In the writing category for entertainment specials, George Carlin made a significant mark with “HBO Comedy Hour: George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy,” presenting a retrospective of his legendary career.


The talk show series award went to “Inside the Actors Studio,” produced by Caroline Kaplan and featuring James Lipton as the executive producer. The production team also included Mike Kostel, John Servidio, and Jeff Wurtz from Beetle Juice Productions, airing on Bravo.


For the magazine show special or series, the award was given to “Moms of a Lifetime Special,” produced by Triage Entertainment with Stephen Kroopnick and Stu Schreilberg as executive producers, featured on Lifetime.


Ian Wright was recognized as the magazine host for the episode “Lonely Planet: Ethiopia,” which aired on the Travel Channel, highlighting the fascinating culture and landscapes of Ethiopia.


In the news category, “Investigative Reports: Meth’s Deadly High” took the spotlight, with Michael Cascio as executive producer and Gayle Gilman acting as supervising producer. Produced by Kurtis Productions, Ltd. with Bill Kurtis and Kenneth Arkow contributing, this series was aired on A&E."Rwanda/Zaire Coverage"
- Christiane Amanpour, Producer/Correspondent
- Peter Arnett, Producer/Correspondent
- Pierre Bairin, Producer
- Jim Bitterman, Producer/Correspondent
- Catherine Bond, Producer/Correspondent
- Andre Brauns, Producer/Camera
- Edith Chapin, Producer
- Joe Duran, Producer
- Jane Evans, Producer/Assignment Editor
- Ingrid Formanek, Producer
- Ed Goldstein, Producer/Camera
- Mike Hanna, Producer/Correspondent
- Nick Hughes, Producer/Camera
- Parisa Khosravi, Producer
- Phillip Littleton, Producer/Camera
- Margaret Lowrie, Producer/Correspondent
- Chris Matlock, Producer/Camera
- David McWhinney, Producer/Camera
- Margaret Moth, Producer/Camera
- Mark Phillips, Producer/Camera
- Brian Puchaty, Producer/Camera
- Mary Roger, Producer/Camera
- Cynde Strant, Producer/Camera
- Garrick Utley, Producer/Correspondent
- Dominic Robertson, Producer
- Robert Wiener, Producer
- Gayle Young, Producer/Correspondent (CNN)



"Educational Special or Series"
"Great Books"
- Nancy Lebrun, Jonathan Ward, Executive Producers
- Kathy Davidov, Supervising Producer
- Robert Wesley 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)



"Public Affairs Special or Series"
"Talked to Death: America Undercover"
- Parco Prod., Inc.:
- Sheila Nevins, Executive Producer
- Nancy Abraham, Chris Peditto, Associate Producers
- John Parsons Peditto, Producer
- Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Diane Rosenberg, Co-Producer (HBO)



"Entertainment/Cultural Documentary Special"
"Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western"
- Carl H. Lindahl, Executive Producer
- Galen Films, Inc.:
- Len Morris, Producer/Director
- Allen Rucker, Consulting Producer (TNT)



"Entertainment Host"
Chris Rock - "The Chris Rock Show" (HBO)



"Environmental/Nature Documentary Special"
"Great Siberian Grizzly"
- Tim Cowling, Neal Williams, Executive Producers
- Patrice Andrews, Supervising Producer
- Mick Kaczorowski, Senior Producer
- Joshua C. Berkley, Post Producer
- Superflow Corporation:
- Drew Hunt, Kim Macquarrie, Producers
- Jeffrey A. Grabouski, Mary Helsaple, Associate Producers (Animal Planet)



"Documentary Special"
"Heart of a Child"
- Sheila Nevins, Executive Producer
- Nancy Abraham, Associate Producer
- Simon & Goodman Picture Co.:
- Karen Goodman, Producer
- Kirk Simon, Producer
- Nancy Graydon Roach, Associate Producer
- Elizabeth Westrate, Associate Producer (HBO)



"Historical Documentary Special or Series" “Wonderland”
Produced by Sheila Nevins (Executive Producer)
Nancy Abraham (Associate Producer)
Rhinestone Productions:
- John O'Hagan (Producer/Director/Editor)
- Anne Carey (Associate Producer)
- Sheri Bylander (Associate Producer)
- Gabrielle Kelly (Associate Producer)
Good Machine Inc.:
- Ted Hope (Executive Producer)
- David Linde (Executive Producer)
- James Schamus (Executive Producer)
- Mary Jane Skalski (Co-Producer, Cinemax)


Documentary Limited Series
“Newsreels to Nightly News”
Produced by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation:
- Mark Starowicz (Executive Producer)
BBC:
- Glynn Jones (Executive Producer, History Channel)


Writing a Documentary Special
“The Coming Plague”
By Sam Hurst and Ned Judge (TBS)


Documentary Series
“Cronkite Remembers”
Produced by The Cronkite Ward Co.:
- Walter Cronkite (Executive Producer)
- Sanford Socolow (Executive Producer)
- Jonathan Ward (Executive Producer)
- Chip Cronkite (Senior Producer)
- Mary Dore (Producer)
- Denise Schrier Cetta (Producer)
- Amanda Lowthian (Associate Producer)
- Laura J. Ozment-Schenck (Associate Producer, Discovery Channel)


Informational Series
“Emeril Live!”
Darlene Hayes (Executive Producer)
Todd Warner (Producer)
Emily Schwartz (Associate Producer, Television Food Network)


Recreation and Leisure Special or Series
“Lonely Planet: Ethiopia”
Pilot Productions:
- Ian Cross (Executive Producer)
- Douglas DePriest (Senior Producer, Travel Channel)


Business or Consumer Programming Special or Series
“You’re On Your Own”
Produced by Conway Cliff and Dawn Schefler Spiera (CNBC)


Sports Events Coverage Special
“The Jackie Robinson Game”
Jed Drake (Executive Producer)
Fred Gaudelli (Senior Coordinating Producer)
Tim Scanlan (Coordinating Producer)
Phil Orlins (Producer)
Steve Lawrence (Tape Producer, ESPN)


Sports Events Coverage Series
“ESPN Sunday Night Baseball”
Jed Drake (Executive Producer)
Jeff Kibler (Producer)
Jay Kutlow (Producer)
Phil Orlins (Producer)
Fred Gaudelli (Senior Coordinating Producer)
Tim Scanlan (Coordinating Producer, ESPN)


Sports News Series


Television Awards Overview

“Golf Central”
- Executive Producer: Michael J. Whelan
- Senior Producer: Jeff Hymes
- Coordinating Producer: Paul Farnsworth
- Producers: David Kamens, Nate Rosenblatt, Eric Saperstein
- Associate Producers: Bill Jackson, Kevin Kiely, Glenn Savadsky
(Channel: Golf Channel)



“Outside the Lines”
- Executive Producers: Robert Eaton, John A. Walsh
- Senior Coordinating Producer: Bob Rauscher
- Coordinating/Feature Producers: Craig T. Lazarus, Chris Martens, Jeff Schneider
- Producers: Mark Durand, Heather Faulkiner, Mark Gross, Mary Jo Kinser, Gerry Matalon, Craig Mortali, William Weinbaum
- Feature Producers: Barry Abrams, Christine Caddick, Jeff Greenholtz, Glenn Jacobs, Ann Marie Jeffords, Kris Kugler, Jay Levy, Bob Ley, Eric Lundsten, Bill Mendel, Kelly Neal, Diane Oates, Aaron Owens, Rick Rogers, Scott Siebers, Julie Smith, Bill Wolff, Jim Witalka
(Channel: ESPN)



“Sports on the Silver Screen”
- Executive Producer: Ross Greenburg
- Senior Producer: Rick Bernstein
- Producer: Leslie D. Farrell
- Associate Producer: Jonathan Crystal
(Channel: HBO)



Mike Emrick
- Sport: New Jersey Devils Hockey
(Channel: SportsChannel NY)



Leigh Montville
- Program: CNN/Sports Illustrated
(Channel: CNN/SI)



Dan Patrick
- Program: SportsCenter
(Channel: ESPN)



Larry King
- Program: Larry King Live
(Channel: CNN)



Joie Chen, Leon Harris
- Program: The World Today
(Channel: CNN)



Jessica Yu
- Documentary: Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O’Brien
(Channel: Cinemax)



(Note: Additional categories for live sports events, coverage, and special series were not provided in the original content.)Bob Dunphy earned recognition for his work on "The Sound and the Fury: Holyfield vs. Tyson II" aired on Showtime.


In the category of Music Specials or Series, "Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas" was produced by All Girl Productions, with Bonnie Bruckheimer and Bette Midler as executive producers. The project involved Marty Callner as producer/director, with Bill Brigode, Doug Forbes, and Randall Gladstein serving as co-producers, all under HBO's banner.


For outstanding performance in a Music Special or Series, Bette Midler was honored for her work in "Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas" on HBO.


In the directing category for Music Specials or Series, Dwight Hemion received accolades for "Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra" on the Disney Channel.


The editing of a Documentary Special or Series was recognized for Sandra and Stephen Consentino's work on "Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story" on TNT.


Lee Haxall won for Editing in a Comedy or Music Special or Series with "Arli$$: Kirby Carlisle" on HBO.


Peter Honess and Elena Maganini were acknowledged for their editing efforts in a Dramatic Special or Series with "If These Walls Could Talk" on HBO.


Bob Demora received recognition for Art Direction in a Comedy or Music Special or Series for "Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas" on HBO.


For Art Direction in a Dramatic Special or Series or Miniseries, Paolo Biagetti was honored for "David" on TNT.


Alar Kivilo was recognized for his Cinematography in the movie or miniseries "Gotti" on HBO.


Carolyn Grifel earned accolades for Costume Design for "Remember Wenn" on AMC.


Makeup recognition went to Sacha Carter, Neomi Czako, Katlin Jakots, Anna Tesner, Julia Vitray, Eva Vyplelova, David White, and Julie Wright for their work on "The Hunchback" on TNT.


The award for Original Song was presented to David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Eban Schletter, and Dino Stamatopoulos for "Jeepers Creepers" from "Mr. Show with Bob and David: The Biggest Failure in Broadway History" on HBO.


Finally, the Original Score was awarded to Dave Grusin for "In the Gloaming," also on HBO.International Information Series:
"Calling the Ghosts"
- Producers: Julia Ormond (Executive), Anita Saewitz (Executive), Maury Solomon (Executive), Mandy Jacobson (Producer), Tomas Halaczinsky (Associate Producer), Michael McQuown (Associate Producer), Stephane Zerbib (Associate Producer)
- Network: Cinemax


International Documentary Series:
"The Selling of Innocents"
- Producers: William Cobban, Elliot Halpern, Simcha Jacobovici (Producer/Associate Producer)
- Network: Cinemax


International Dramatic Special:
"Mother Trucker"
- Producers: Laszlo Barna (Executive/Producer), Christine Shipton (Executive), Anne Wheeler (Executive/Producer)
- Network: TNT


International Cultural/Performing Arts Series:
"Joshua Bell"
- Producers: Roger Thompson (Executive), Mischa Scorer (Producer)
- Network: Bravo


Nonfiction Short-Form Programming:
"Rent"
- Producers: Pamela Hill (Executive), Vaughn Morrison (Broadcast Supervisory), Peter Bergen (Supervisory), Graham Messick (Producer), Leslie Larson (Producer/Editor), Blake Luce (Producer/Editor)
- Network: CNN


Fictional Short-Form Programming:
"Lifetime Women’s Festival: The Undertaker"
- Producers: Rachel Libert, Barbara Parker
- Network: Lifetime


Gameshow Series:
"Idiot Savants"
- Producers: Michael Dugan, Amy Bazil Beaumont (Associate), Jacquelyn French (Line Producer)
- Network: MTV


Animated Series:
"South Park"
- Producers: Brian Graden (Executive), Trey Parker (Executive), Matt Stone (Executive), Anne Garefino (Producer), Pam Brady (Consulting Producer)
- Network: Comedy Central


Children’s Series for Ages 6 and Under:
(Details not provided)“Mother Goose: A Rappin’ and Rhymin’ Special”
- Executive Producer: Carole Rosen
- Hyperion Entertainment
- Willard Carroll, Executive Producer
- Thomas L. Wilhite, Executive Producer
- Two Oceans Entertainment
- Donna Brown Guillaume, Executive Producer
- Meryl Marshall, Executive Producer
- Libby Simon, Producer
- Katy McLaughlin, Associate Producer
(HBO)
Children’s Special – Ages 7 and Up


“Bong & Donnell: Family Video Diaries”
- Producers: Susan Hadary Cohen, William A. Whiteford
(HBO)
Children’s Series – Ages 7 and Up


“Kenan and Kel”
- Supervising Producer: Angelika Bartenbach
- Producer: Merrie Dudley
- Tollin-Robbins Productions
- Brian Robbins, Executive Producer
- Mike Tollin, Executive Producer
- Dan Schneider, Co-Executive Producer
- Kevin Kopelow, Producer
- Heath Seifert, Producer
(Nickelodeon)
Children’s Educational or Informational Special or Series


“Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About Cigarettes”
- Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
- Senior Producer: Carole Rosen
- Producer: John Hoffman
- Consumer Reports Television
- Joyce H. Newman, Executive Producer
- Lila Corn, Coordinating Producer
(HBO)
Writing for a Children’s Special or Series


“Rugrats: Mother’s Day”
- Writers: Jon Cooksey, Ali Marie Matheson, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
(Nickelodeon)


Informational or Documentary Host
- Walter Cronkite, “Cronkite Remembers”
(Discovery Channel)


Golden CableAce Award
- “The Big Help Campaign”
(Nickelodeon)


Governors Award
- John “Dubby” Wynne, President & CEO, Landmark Communications


Creators Award
- CNN News Group


What are the Harry Potter Movies about and Where to Watch

The Harry Potter movies chronicle the adventures of a young wizard, Harry Potter, as he embarks on his magical education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, faces dark adversaries, and discovers his true destiny. For those wondering where to watch harry potter , the films are available on streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime, or can be rented from digital retailers. Due to regional restrictions, some may not find the movies on Netflix in their country, but using a VPN can help access the content globally.


Why Choose SafeShell as Your Netflix VPN?

If you want to access region-restricted content such as Harry Potter movies, you may want to consider the SafeShell VPN . This VPN provides a high-quality service that is crucial for bypassing Netflix's detection systems, allowing you to enjoy a fast and seamless viewing experience. SafeShell VPN stands out with its high-speed servers, meticulously optimized for smooth Netflix streaming, ensuring that you can watch your favorite shows and movies without interruptions. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, these servers deliver lightning-fast connection speeds for buffer-free playback and high-definition streaming, significantly enhancing your viewing experience.


Moreover, SafeShell VPN offers the flexibility to connect multiple devices simultaneously, supporting up to five devices at once across a wide range of operating systems including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Its exclusive App Mode feature allows you to unlock and enjoy content from multiple regions at the same time, providing access to a variety of streaming services and libraries. With lightning-fast speeds and top-level security, SafeShell VPN ensures your online privacy while offering unparalleled internet performance that lets you stream, download, and browse at incredible speeds, all while keeping your data safe with its proprietary ShellGuard VPN protocol.


A Step-by-Step Guide to Watch Harry Potter with SafeShell VPN

To watch Harry Potter using SafeShell Netflix VPN , follow these steps for a seamless experience.


  • First, subscribe to SafeShell VPN by visiting their official website at https://www.safeshellvpn.com /. Choose a plan that aligns with your needs and budget, then click "Subscribe Now".


  • Next, download and install SafeShell VPN on your device. Go to the website, select your device type (such as Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android), and download the corresponding app or software version.


  • Once installed, launch the SafeShell VPN app and log in to your account. Select the APP mode for an optimized experience when streaming Netflix content.


  • Then, browse through the list of available VPN servers. Select a server located in the region whose Netflix library you want to access, such as the US, UK, or Canada, and click "Connect" to establish your connection.


  • Finally, open the Netflix app or visit their website, log in with your account, and enjoy the Harry Potter movies available in the region you selected.


Comments