20th International Emmy Awards
| 20th International Emmy Awards | |
|---|---|
| Location |
New York Hilton Hotel New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Hosted by |
Louis Gossett Jr. María Conchita Alonso[1] |
| Television/Radio coverage | |
| Network | PBS |
The 20th International Emmy Awards took place in November 23, 1992, at the Sheraton New York. The Award ceremony was hosted by Louis Gossett Jr. and María Conchita Alonso, and televised in November 29, 1992, by PBS.[2][3]
Ceremony
Nominees were selected by an international panel of television industry executives. More than 250 programs were submitted for judging. Programming from the United Kingdom, with eight, pulled down the most nominations with Canadian programming earning seven mentions. Winners were announced during the 20th Annual International Emmy Awards on Nov. 23, 1993, at the Sheraton New York.
Britain was the big winner at night. The United Kingdom nabbed four awards in six categories. Canada got with two awards and Sweden took home one by tying with Canada in the children’s category.
Special awards were presented to Italian media baron Silvio Berlusconi, who received the International Council’s Directorate Award, and Bill Cosby, who received the Founder’s Award.
The ceremony, produced by Joe Cates, was broadcast for more than 20 countries. In the PBS network was air a one-hour version displayed in November 29, 1992.[4]
Winners
Arts documentary
| ARTS DOCUMENTARY | COUNTRY | NETWORK | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Carreras: A Life Story |  United Kingdom | Iambic Prods. in association with Primetime Television | Won |
| Arena: The Incredible Case of Comrade Rockstar | United Kingdom | BBC | Nominated |
| Threads of Hope |  Canada | Canamedia Prods. | Nominated |
Children & Young People
| CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE | COUNTRY | NETWORK | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat That: Hairdressing Sorrow: The Nazi Legacy | United Kingdom Sweden | Channel 4 Lidingo Filmpoint Sweden | Won |
| Alligator Pie | Canada | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Nominated |
Documentary
| DOCUMENTARY | COUNTRY | NETWORK | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Sell a War | Canada | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Won |
| Inside Story: The Nightrider | United Kingdom | BBC | Nominated |
| Kwai |  France | France 2 | Nominated |
Drama Series
| DRAMA SERIES | COUNTRY | NETWORK | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia | United Kingdom | Enigma Television Prods. / Angelika Films / Sands Films and Thirteen/WNET | Won |
| Brides of Christ |  Australia | ABC | Nominated |
| A Sense of History | United Kingdom | Channel 4 | Nominated |
Performing Arts
| PERFORMING ARTS | COUNTRY | NETWORK | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pictures On The Edge | Canada | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Won |
| Canadian Brass: Home Movies | Canada | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Nominated |
| Na Floresta | Canada | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Nominated |
Popular Arts
| POPULAR ARTS | COUNTRY | NETWORK | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop the Dead Donkey | United Kingdom | Channel 4 | Won |
| Red Dwarf V: The Inquisitor | United Kingdom | Grant Naylor Prods. | Nominated |
| Brian Orser: Night Moves | Canada | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "20TH INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS, THE (1992)". tcm.com/.
- ↑ "Gossett, Alonso Int'l Emmy hosts". Variety. November 10, 1992.
- ↑ "Nominees for Intl. Emmy Awards announced". Variety.
- ↑ "U.K. in winner's circle at 19th Int'l Emmys". Variety. November 23, 1992.