2001-2002 Emmy Winners

Chicago/Midwest Chapter National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Tabulated by: KGN Financial Group 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100 , IL 60601 www.kgn.com

Category #1 Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program – Spot Coverage (Award to Reporters, Assignment Editors, Producers, Videographers and Editors) Judged by Cleveland Chapter (15 entries)

Hancock Scaffold Collapse: Dane Placko, Byron Harlan, Reporters; Jordan Dimovski, Jim Selle, Assignment Editors; Scott Stachowiak, Executive Producer; Pete Siegal, Dave Gonigam, Suzanne Harold, Producers; Chris Davis, Leonardo Brucato, Rich Quinones, Peter O'Callahan, Videographers; Richard T. Moy, Mike Wojcik, Lou Hinkhouse, Editors. WFLD Hancock Scaffolding Accident: Derrick Blakley, Anna Davlantes, Jennifer Mitchell, Sharon Wright, Reporters; Franci Bergman, Jennifer Lay, Curtis Vogel, Producers; Carrie Robinson, Zack Newmark, Assignment Editors; Allen Brown, Paul Nickols, Bill Nuyttens, Michael Ojeda, Khallid Shabazz, Rich Wineinger, Videographers; Matthew Byrne, Kimberle Christian, Michelle De Long, Sharon Pearson, Dana Young, Editors. WMAQ

Category #2 Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program – Investigative Reporting (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Judged by Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter (23 entries)

Code Blue, Code Red: Dave Savini, Reporter; Michele Youngerman, Producer; Mark Ringo, Michelle De Long, Bond Li, Sharon Pearson, Matthew Bryne, Co-Producers. WMAQ

Category #3 Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program – Single Feature Hard News (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Judged by Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter (31 entries)

Caught In The Middle: Lisa Parker, Reporter; Robin Green, Producer; Mark Ringo, Greg Sanchez, Tony Vitale, Co-Producers. WMAQ Sex in the Park: Bob Segall, Reporter; Diane Carbonara, Ernesto Santiago-Norat, Dave Michuda, Producers. WITI

Category #4 Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program – Feature Series Hard News (Award to Reporter/Producer) Judged by Los Angeles Chapter (13 entries)

AIDS in Africa: The Lost Generation: Kevin Roy, Reporter; Derrick Robinson, Mary R. Jaime, Producers. WLS

Category #5 Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program –Single Feature Soft News (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Judged by Los Angeles Chapter (31 entries)

He Got Rhythm: Ted Perry, Reporter; Craig Hofer, Producer. WITI

Category #6 Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program – Feature Series Soft News (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Judged by San Francisco Chapter (15 entries)

Sandy's Breast Cancer: Sandy Goldberg, Marion Brooks, Reporters; Robert L. Ray, Producer. WMAQ

Category #7 Outstanding Achievement within Regularly Scheduled News Program – Ongoing Feature Series (Award to Reporter/Producer) Judged by Washington, D.C. Chapter (17 entries)

Perry's People: Ted Perry, Reporter; Tim Primeau, Susanne Barthel, Keith Donavan, Matt Close, Dave Michuda, Producers. WITI

Category #8 Outstanding Achievement for News Specials – Special Coverage of a Single Event concerning the events of September 11, 2001 (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Judged by San Francisco Chapter (8 entries)

190 North Special: American Spirit: Janet Davies, Producer/Reporter; Jay Foot, Executive Producer; Holly Grisham, Lisa Lubin, Producers. WLS

Category #9A Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs – Documentary of Current Significance (Award to the Producer) Judged by San Francisco Chapter (11 entries)

The Experiment in Black and White: Mark Saxenmeyer, Executive Producer; Darlene Hill, Producer. WFLD

Category #9B Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs – Documentary of Historic Significance (Award to the Producer) Judged by Washington, D.C. Chapter (11 entries)

The Eastland Disaster: Harvey Moshman, Chuck Coppola, Producers; John Callaway, Senior Producer; Mike Leiderman, Series Producer; Geoffrey Baer, Executive Producer; Dan Protess, Martha Foster, Diana Vorrias, Alexandra Silets, Associate Producers. WTTW

Category #10 Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs – Documentary of Cultural Significance (Award to the Producer) Judged by Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter (7 entries)

How Chicago Rocked the 60s: Bob Sirott, Lou Hinkhouse, Jock Hedblade, Producers; John Callaway, Senior Producer; Mike Leiderman, Series Producer; Dan Protess, Martha Foster, Alexandra Silets, Diana Vorrias, Associate Producers; Geoffrey Baer, Executive Producer. WTTW

Category #11 Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programming – Public Affairs Series (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Judged by Washington, D.C. (12 entries)

Chicago Matters: Inside Housing: Leonard Aronson, Executive Producer; Bruce Orenstein, Jay Shefsky, Kathleen Quinn, David Rivera, Producers; Susan Godfrey, Associate Producer. WTTW

Category #12 Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programming – Single Public Affairs Program (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Judged by Michigan Chapter (10 entries)

Airport Agony: Scott Keenan, Executive Producer; Lisa Capitanini, Producer; Marda Le Beau, Producer; David Kerley, Terry Savage, Tracy Townsend, Hosts. WBBM

Category #13 Outstanding Achievement for Informational Program – Conversation Program Series (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Judged by Cleveland Chapter (5 entries)

Check, Please! – Composite: Amanda Puck, Host; Amy Christenson, Susan Godfrey, Associate Producers; Joel Cohen, David Manilow, V.J. McAleer, Executive Producers. WTTW

Category #14A Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programming – Magazine Program Series (Award to Producer/Host/Reporter) Judged by Cleveland Chapter (19 entries)

Inside Chicago: Wrigley Field: Bob Ray, Executive Producer; John Maloney, Associate Producer. WTTW

Category #14B Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programming – Magazine Program Segment (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Judged by San Francisco Chapter (10 entries)

Artbeat Chicago: Little Big Thorne: Marc Vitali, Producer. WTTW

Category #15 Outstanding Achievement for Children’s Programming – Children’s or Teen Series (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Judged by Michigan Chapter (10 entries)

Cultural Horizons of Wisconsin: Beyond Borders: Kathleen Ernst, Kay Klubertanz, Executive Producers; Claire- Michelle Young, Alex Zacarias, Kori Oberle, Mark Bergner, Producers; Martha E. White, Host. Wisconsin Educational Communications Board

Category #16 Outstanding Achievement for Children’s Programming – Children’s or Teen Single Program (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Judged by Washington, D.C. Chapter (5 entries)

Children First - Street Smart Kids: Jill K. Bishop, Rita Hagen Aleman, John Eddy, Producers; Sally Severson, Mike Anderson, Kent Wainscott, Hosts. WISN

Category #17 Outstanding Achievement for Special Event Programs – Special Event Program Created for Television (Award to the Producer) Judged by Los Angeles Chapter (5 entries)

Pathfinder Challenge: Jeff Pringle, Producer; Jeffrey Parks, Jeffrey J. Babick, Associate Producers. TLN

Category #18 Outstanding Achievement for Special Events Programs – Special Event Program Not Created for Television (Award to the Producer) Judged by San Francisco Chapter (12 entries)

NBC5 Presents: The 2002 Chicago Auto Show: Matt Piacente, Executive Producer; Lici Kestner-Lytle, Senior Producer; Lara Mondragon, Segment Producer; Carol Cooling, Tom Schnecke, Producers; Brant Miller, Jeanne Sparrow, Tammie Souza, Bill Keller, Ed Curran, Byron Miranda, Field Producers. WMAQ

Category #19 Outstanding Achievement for Entertainment Programs – Single Entertainment Program or Series (Award to the Producer/Host/Performer) Judged by Washington, D.C. Chapter (11 entries)

Trinity Irish Dance Company: One Step Beyond: Nicolette Ferri, Producer; Jenny Bergold, Associate Producer; Fawn Ring, Executive Producer. WTTW

Category #20 Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs – Live or Unedited Coverage of Sporting Events, Single Programs or Series (Award to the Producer/Hosts) Judged by Minneapolis/St. Paul (12 entries)

NBC5 Presents: The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon: Matt Piacente, Executive Producer; Lici Kestner-Lytle, Senior Producer; Geoff Glick, Segment Producer; Carol Cooling, Tom Schnecke, Producers; Anna Vasser, Candace Rogers, Wendy Talarico, Coordinating Producers; Darrian Chapman, Joan Benoit, Frank Shorter, Warner Saunders, Marion Brooks, Amy Jacobson, Brant Miller, Jeanne Sparrow, Mark Suppelsa, Phil Rogers, Nesita Kwan, Charlie Wojciechowski, Tim Hutchings, Toni Reavis, Hosts. WMAQ

Category #21 Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs – Series Covering Sports Events excluding Live Coverage (Award to the Producer/Host) Judged by Cleveland Chapter (10 entries)

UIC Halftime Show: Jay Sharman, Kevin Krebs, Executive Producers; Michael Sear, Producer; Jeremy Wilson, Associate Producer. Fox Sports Net The Next Step: A Season Preview of the Milwaukee Bucks: Brian Graham, Dave Michuda, Producers; Michael Leach, Associate Producer; Tom Pipines, Tim Van Vooren, John Pearson, Hosts. WITI

Category #22 Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs – Single Program Covering Sports or Based on a Sports Theme (Award to Producer/Hosts) Judged by Michigan Chapter (7 entries)

A Golden Moment: Brian Graham, Dave Michuda, Producers; Michael Leach, Jim Pluta, Bill Hopper, Associate Producers; Tom Pipines, Tim Van Vooren, John Pearson, Hosts. WITI

Category #23 Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs – Sports Segment/Feature (Award to the Producer/Hosts) Judged by San Francisco Chapter (15 entries)

Wouldn't You Like to be a Wiener Too?: Paul Konrad, Larry Potash, Producers/Hosts. WGN

Category #24 Outstanding Achievement for Commentary Achievement – Commentary Achievement (Award to Commentator) Judged by Los Angeles Chapter (2 entries)

A Rick Horowitz Sampler: Rick Horowitz, Commentator. WMVS

Category #25 Outstanding Achievement for Announcements/Campaigns – Public Service Announcement or Campaign (Award to the Producer) Judged by Michigan Chapter (12 entries)

Call for Safety: Karyn Kasper Seldal, Producer. WPWR

Category #26 Outstanding Achievement for Announcements/Campaigns – News Promotion Single Announcement or Campaign (Award to the Producer) Judged by San Francisco Chapter (9 entries)

Shocking Success: Justin Welnack, Producer. WLS

Category #27 Outstanding Achievement for Announcements/Campaign – Non-News Promotion Single Announcement or Campaign (Award to the Producer) Judged by Washington, D.C. Chapter (16 entries)

Chicago Marathon: David Mathas, Producer. WMAQ

Category #28 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence on Camera – Anchors: News Judged by Cleveland Chapter (8 entries)

Larry Potash – Composite. WGN

Category #29 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence on Camera – Anchors: Weather, Sports and Traffic Judged by Washington, D.C. Chapter (9 entries)

Robin Baumgarten – Composite. WGN

Category #30 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence on Camera – News Reporters Judged by San Francisco Chapter (22 entries)

Dane Placko – Composite. WFLD Larry Yellen – Composite. WFLD

Category #31 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence on Camera – Program Hosts, Reporters (non newscast) and Performers (actors, comedians, singers, musicians, etc.) Judged by L.A. (18 entries)

Richard Knight, Jr. – Wild Chicago Composite. WTTW Choky Lim – Wild Chicago Composite. WTTW

Category #32 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera –Animation, Scenic Design, Graphic Design Judged by Michigan Chapter (22 entries)

Scott Novasic – Composite. WFLD Stephanie Krueger, Abel Sanchez -Healthbeat Promo. WLS

Category #33 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Audio Judged by Michigan Chapter (3 entries)

Thomas Naunas – When Wisconsin Was New France. Wisconsin Public Television

Category #34 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Videography/News Judged by Cleveland Chapter (10 entries)

Craig Hofer – He Got Rhythm. WITI

Category #35 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Videography/Non News Judged by Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter (12 entries)

Erik West – MTG Composite. WISN, WVTV, WCGV Emmett Wilson – Composite. WTTW

Category #36 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Directing/Live– Live on Tape Judged by Michigan Chapter (7 entries)

Dennis J. Burgin – Composite. TLN

Category #37 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Directing/Edited Judged by Michigan Chapter (8 entries)

Jim Friedman, Brad Pruitt – In the Net. WTMJ

Category #38 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Editing/News Judged by Michigan Chapter (7 entries)

Michael Klingele – Composite. WBBM

Category #39 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Editing/Non News Judged by Cleveland Chapter (22 entries)

David Mathas – Chicago Marathon. WMAQ Alisa Burris – Composite. WPWR

Category #40 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Lighting Judged by Cleveland Chapter (6 entries)

Jeff Barklage – In the Net. WTMJ

Category #41 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Music Composition/Arrangement Judged by Los Angeles Chapter (7 entries)

David Barrett, Brian Brill – The Magic Never Ends: The Life & Work of C. S. Lewis. WTTW

Category #42 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Technical Achievement Judged by Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter (4 entries)

Bob Vorwald, Marc Drazin, George Gorzelanczyk, Greg Gessle – High Definition Baseball.WGN

Category #43 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Writing/News Judged by Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter (13 entries)

Kevin Roy – Composite. WLS

Category #44 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Writing/Non News Judged by Washington, D.C. Chapter (11 entries)

Harvey Moshman, Chuck Coppola – The Eastland Disaster. WTTW

Category #45 Outstanding Achievement for Individual Craft Achievements Off Camera – Writing/PSAs, Promos Judged by Washington, D.C. Chapter (7 entries)

Robert Hillman – The Dirty ½ Dozen. WBBM