IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/03/03 NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY PRESENTS 24th ANNUAL NEWS AND DOCUMENTARY EMMY AWARDS Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to 60 Minutes Creator and Executive Producer Don Hewitt and Past and Present Correspondents and Producers New York, September 3, 2003 – The 24th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards were presented by the National Television Academy Wednesday, September 3, 2003. An impressive line-up of prominent newsmakers and industry executives including Bill Moyers, Jane Pauley and George Stephanopoulos presented the awards to a distinguished group of broadcast journalists at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The awards recognize outstanding achievement by individuals and programs broadcast throughout the 2002 calendar year. During the ceremony, David Westin, president of ABC News, presented the Lifetime Achievement award to Don Hewitt, executive producer of the pioneering news magazine 60 Minutes, along with executive editor Phil Scheffler and past and present 60 Minutes correspondents Mike Wallace, Harry Reasoner (posthumously), Ed Bradley, Morley Safer, Dan Rather, Andy Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Bob Simon, Christiane Amanpour, Diane Sawyer and Meredith Vieira. "It was our honor to present so many notable broadcasters with the coveted Emmy in tribute to their skill, hard work and commitment,” said Peter Price, President of the National Television Academy. “It also proved to be a worthy time to recognize the contributions of Don Hewitt and the 60 Minutes correspondents, past and present, in honor not only of their 35 years of commitment to hard-driving news journalism, but also in recognition of their impact on the television industry." The finalists were chosen by blue ribbon panels composed of broadcast industry professionals. Entries were reviewed from the 2002 calendar year. The numerical breakdown, by broadcast and cable entities, as compiled by the independent accountancy firm of Lutz and Carr, LLP, follows: PBS 7CNN1CBS5HBO 1ABC 3SUNDANCE CHANNEL1DISCOVERY CHANNEL 3TLC1MSNBC 3WFXT1NBC3WTTG1CNBC1ITN1 A complete list of the 24th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Award recipients is available for viewing and downloading on the academy's web site at www.emmyonline.org. The 24th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards is presented by the National Television Academy (previously National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of television. #### The National Television Academy, whose total dedication is excellence, is a professional service organization for all aspects of the Television, Cable and Satellite industries. Its symbol of excellence, the Emmy, is awarded in six major national categories including Sports, News/Documentary, Daytime, Technology, and International (through its International Academy). Local Emmys are given in nineteen regions across the United States. Beyond awards, the Academy has extensive educational projects, scholarships, publications, and major activities of impact to both industry professionals and the viewing public itself. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.org. MEDIA CONTACTS: AWARDS CONTACT: Stacey Sanner Bill Small, Vice Chairman for Goodman Media International News & Documentaries ssanner@goodmanmedia.com NTA 212-576-2700 EXT 234 212-586-8424 Heather Ross David Winn Goodman Media International Administrator, News & hross@goodmanmedia.com Documentaries, NTA 212-576-2700 EXT 243 newsemmy@natasonline.com 212-484-9424 OUTSTANDING COVERAGE OF A BREAKING NEWS STORY IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST CBS EVENING NEWS WITH DAN RATHER CBS Snipers Caught Executive Producer: James Murphy Senior Producers: Gavin Boyle, Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, Jim F McGlinchy, Wayne Nelson Producers: Malinda Adams, Terri Belli, Andrea Bruce, David Caravello, Betty Chin, Sally Garner, Roberta Hollander, Mark H Katkov, Beth Knobel, Marc E Lieberman, Ward Sloane, Andres Triay Anchor and Managing Editor: Dan Rather Correspondents: Wyatt Andrews, Jim Axelrod, Joie Chen, Vince Gonzalez, Richard Roth, Bob Orr, James Stewart, Mark Strassmann OUTSTANDING COVERAGE OF A CONTINUING NEWS STORY IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST THE NEWS WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS CNBC Jerusalem ER Executive Producer: Bret Marcus Senior Producer: Tracey Lyons Producer: Alice Rhee Anchor and Managing Editor: Brian Williams Correspondent: Martin Fletcher OUTSTANDING FEATURE STORY IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST ABC News Good Morning America ABC Miracle Anti-Stuttering Device Executive Producer: Shelley Ross Senior Producers: Laurye Blackford, Ann Reynolds, Lisa Sharkey Producer: Ami Schmitz-Levine Anchor: Terry Moran Correspondent: Dr. Timothy Johnson OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST CBS EVENING NEWS WITH DAN RATHER CBS Red Cross Under Fire Executive Producer: James Murphy Senior Producer: Jim McGlinchy Producer: Allyson Ross-Taylor Correspondent: Sharyl Attkisson OUTSTANDING COVERAGE OF A BREAKING NEWS STORY IN A NEWS MAGAZINE ABC NEWS NIGHTLINE ABC Rescue: Tragedy on Mount Hood Executive Producers: Tom Bettag, Leroy Sievers Senior Producers: Richard Harris, Sara Just Producers: James Blue, Robin Gradison, Dan Green, George Griffin, Gerry Holmes, Jay LaMonica, Katie Pitra, Elissa Rubin, Artis Waters Managing Editor: Ted Koppel Anchor: Chris Bury OUTSTANDING COVERAGE OF A CONTINUING NEWS STORY IN A NEWS MAGAZINE CBS NEWS 60 MINUTES II CBS The Church on Trial Executive Producer: Jeff Fager Executive Editor: Patti Hassler Senior Broadcast Producer: Michael R. Whitney Producers: David Gelber, Helen Malmgren, Terry Manning Correspondent: Ed Bradley OUTSTANDING COVERAGE OF A FEATURE NEWS STORY IN A NEWS MAGAZINE CBS NEWS 60 MINUTES CBS A New Lease on Life Executive Producer: Don Hewitt Senior Producers: Josh Howard, Esther Kartiganer, Merri Lieberthal Executive Editor: Philip Scheffler Producer: Michael Radutzky Correspondent: Ed Bradley OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM IN A NEWS MAGAZINE DATELINE NBC NBC Slaves to Fashion Executive Producer: David Corvo Senior Producer: Allan Maraynes Producer: Tim Sandler Correspondent: Chris Hansen OUTSTANDING COVERAGE OF A CURRENT NEWS STORY – LONG FORM ABC News Nightline ABC Heart of Darkness Executive Producer: Tom Bettag Producers: James Blue, Elissa Rubin Anchor, Managing Editor and Correspondent: Ted Koppel Correspondent: Martin Seemungal OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM – LONG FORM Frontline PBS An Ordinary Crime Executive Producers: David Fanning, Michael Sullivan Producer: Ofra Bikel OUTSTANDING INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING – LONG FORM HBO’s America Undercover Sundays HBO Telling Nicholas Producer: James Ronald Whitney Supervising Producer: Lisa Heller Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins OUTSTANDING HISTORICAL PROGRAMMING – LONG FORM NOVA PBS Galileo's Battle for the Heavens Executive Producer: Paula Aspell Producer: David Axelrod and NOVA PBS Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance Executive Producer: Paula Aspell Senior Producer: Susanne Simpson Producers: Sarah Holt, Kelly Tyler OUTSTANDING INTERVIEW DATELINE NBC NBC America Remembers: 9/11 Controllers Executive Producer: David Corvo Executive Editor: Marc Rosenwasser Producer: Colleen Halpin Rubino Correspondent: Tom Brokaw OUTSTANDING CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING – LONG FORM ANSEL ADAMS: A DOCUMENTARY FILM PBS Executive Producers: Adrienne Bramhall, Ric Burns, Annette Handley Chandler, Inness Wei Shadrick Senior Producer: Kate Roth Knull Producers: Ric Burns, Marilyn Ness OUTSTANDING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND NATURE PROGRAMMING THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN PBS Executive Producer: Beth Hoppe Executive Producer and Producer: David Grubin Producers: Edward Gray, Tom Jennings, Michael Penland, Amanda Pollak Co-Producers: Sarah Colt, Annie Wong BEST STORY IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST IN 2002 CNN PRESENTS CNN Enemy Within Executive Producer: Vivian Schiller Producers: Kate Albright-Hanna, Kimberly ARP Babbit, Jonathan Dumont, Maria Fleet, Brian Larch, Ken Shiffman, Lisa Slow Post-Production Producer: John Cooke Correspondents: Mike Boettcher, Candy Crowley, Allan Dodds Frank, Jeanne Meserve, Bruce Morton, Kathy Slobogin Executive Director of Production: Jody Gottlieb and NBC NEWS TODAY NBC Lanier Phillips: The Gift Producer: John O'Rourke Correspondent: Bob Dotson BEST REPORT IN A NEWS MAGAZINE IN 2002 CBS NEWS 60 MINUTES II CBS The Lost Boys Executive Producer: Jeff Fager Executive Editor: Patti Hassler Senior Broadcast Producer: Michael R. Whitney Producer: Draggan Mihailovich Correspondent: Bob Simon BEST DOCUMENTARY IN 2002 NOVA PBS Why The Towers Fell Executive Producer: Paula S. Apsell Producers: Matthew Barrett, Garfield Kennedy, Larry Klein Managing Editor: John Lynch OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: WRITING MORTAL ENEMIES DISCOVERY CHANNEL Writer: Serge Schmemann OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: DIRECTION LIVING WITH BUGS TLC Directors: David Allen, Anna Fitch OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: RESEARCH KIDS BEHIND BARS DISCOVERY CHANNEL Researchers: Levan Adami, Supriya Awasthi, Kate Blewett, Clarinda Cuppage, John Maier, Jed Rothstein, Hasan Serefli, Deborah Shipley, Brian Woods OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: CINEMATOGRAPHY AMARGOSA SUNDANCE CHANNEL Cinematographer: Curt Apduhan OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: EDITING THE LIVING EDENS PBS Big Sur: California's Wild Coast Editor: Beth Gallagher OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: GRAPHIC AND ARTISTIC DESIGN MORTAL ENEMIES DISCOVERY CHANNEL Opening Title Design: The Saline Project: Adam Toht, Jacob Guttormsson, Jesse Roff OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: MUSIC AND SOUND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER MSNBC Hornets From Hell Composers: Chris Biondo, Lenny Williams Sound Designer: Mike Kelly Sound Editor: Miho Nasu Sound Mixer: Nelson Funk Sound Recordist: Jeff Morales and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER MSNBC Stalking Leopards Composers: Chris Mangum, David Cottrell Sound Recordist and Sound Editor: Dale Hancock Sound Mixer: Nelson Funk Sound Designer: Mike Kelly OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: LIGHTING DIRECTION AND SCENIC DESIGN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER MSNBC Owls: Silent Hunters Lighting Directors: Andrew Anderson, Tim Liversedge 2003 INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARD FOR NEWS COVERAGE THE FALL OF SADDAM ITN London for Channel Four News Editor: Jim Gray OUTSTANDING REGIONAL NEWS STORY – SPOT NEWS WFXT TV: FOX 25 NEWS AT 10 (DEDHAM, MA.) WFXT Marine M*A*S*H Unit Reporter: Monica Morales Photojournalist: Robert F Murdock OUTSTANDING REGIONAL NEWS STORY – INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING FOX 5 NEWS AT 10 (WASHINGTON, DC) WTTG Buried Secrets Executive Producer: Patricia DiCarlo Reporter: Melanie Alnwick News Director: Katherine Green Assistant News Director: Holly C Gauntt BREAKDOWN BY PROGRAM PBS (7) NOVA …………………...............................………………………………………………. 3 Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film ................................................................……... 1 Frontline ………………………..................………………………………………………… 1 The Living Edens .................................................................................................……... 1 The Secret Life of the Brain ...............................................................................……... 1 CBS (5) CBS Evening News with Dan Rather ..............................……...........………………. 2 CBS News 60 Minutes II ......................................………............................................. 2 CBS News 60 Minutes ...………………….................................................................... 1 ABC (3) ABC News Good Morning America …………..……………........................……….. 2 ABC News Nightline ..…………..………...................................………....………........ 1 DISCOVERY CHANNEL (3) Mortal Enemies ..…………….........…….............………...............…............................. 2 Kids Behind Bars ………………….......................………...............…............................. 1 MSNBC (3) National Geographic EXPLORER ......................………...............…............................. 3 NBC (3) Dateline NBC ..........................................................….........….................................…. 2 NBC News Today………………………..……………………................................…….. 1 CNBC (1) The News with Brian Williams ..………….................................................................... 1 CNN (1) CNN Presents .…………..………………….................................................................... 1 HBO (1) HBO’s America Undercover Sundays ............................................…..…...............… 1 ITN London for Channel Four News (1) The Fall of Saddam ............................................… ..................................…...............… ... 1 SUNDANCE CHANNEL (1) Amargosa ……..………………………………..……………………................................ 1 TLC (1) Living with Bugs .………………………………..……………………................................ 1 WFXT (1) WFXT TV: FOX 25 News at 10 ……….................………...............…............................. 1 WTTG (1) FOX 5 News at 10 ………..….…………….................................................................... 1