Tonight I attended the inaugural Television Academy Honors that recognized television programs of the past year that have enlightened, educated, advocated and created awareness. "These programs prove that television can have a conscience, and can effect positive social change."
The evening started with a lovely cocktail party at the Beverly Hills Hotel, conversation with Hollywood's who who. I had a chance to meet power players from several networks...
We were then treated to a wonderful dinner, wine, delicious blue cheese salad, rare steak, salmon, and sweet dessert. Far from the usual rubber chicken dinner.
Then the ceremonies began, celebrity presenters from Steven Weber to James Spader to Lisa Gibbons honored some incredible projects including...
Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq
Produced by HBO Documentary Films in association with Atta Boy Films
HBO
Boston Legal
Produced by David E. Kelley Productions, in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television
ABC
Girl, Positive
Produced by von Zerneck/Sertner Films
LIFETIME
God's Warriors
Produced by CNN Productions
CNN
Law & Order: SVU, "Harm"
Produced by Wolf Films in association with Universal Media Studios
NBC
Pictures of Hollis Woods
Produced by Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc.
CBS
Planet Earth
Produced for Discovery Channel by the BBX
DISCOVERY CHANNEL
Side Order of Life
Produced by Jinks/Cohen in association with Warner Horizon Television
LIFETIME
Shame
Produced by Showtime Presents in association with Mu Man Pictures
SHOWTIME
A wonderful experience for all. Great acceptance speech by David Kelley. Standing ovations for the soldiers in the audience. A lovely event for all. Well done TV Academy!
