CPTV: 18 Emmy Nominations in 2007


CPTV is Connecticut's Emmy Leader in 2007

 

CPTV Receives the Most Emmy Nominations of any Connecticut Television Station

HARTFORD , Conn. – The New England Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced on April 10 that CPTV has received 18 Emmy nominations, the most for any Connecticut television station. The nominations came in 12 different categories, ranging from Public/Current Affairs to Children’s Program. The 30th Boston/New England Emmy Awards Ceremony will be presented at the Boston Marriott Copley Place on Saturday, May 12, 2007.

James A. Whitsett Jr., CPTV’s senior vice president for local programming, said, “I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the talented group of producers, editors and production people for creating such excellent programming for Connecticut Public Broadcasting. By telling Connecticut’s stories, you are providing an educational and entertaining service for our viewers.”

Since 1989, CPTV has won 60 Emmy awards and received 312 nominations.

 

Here are CPTV's nominees:


Public/Current Affairs Program Category

A Child, A Family, A Future

  • Paul Pfeffer, Writer/Producer (CPTV producer from Stratford)
  • David DiGiovanni, Editor (CPTV editor from Coventry)
  • Giovanna Carrington, Graphics (CPTV senior graphic designer from Middletown)
  • James A. Whitsett Jr., Executive Producer (CPTV’s senior vice president of local programming from Windsor)

 

Able Lives: Episode One

  • James A. Whitsett, Executive Producer (CPTV’s senior vice president of local programming from Windsor)
  • Frank Borres, Producer/Co-Writer (Producer from Bridgeport)

 

Connecticut on Alert

  • James A. Whitsett Jr., Executive Producer (CPTV’s senior vice president of local programming from Windsor)
  • Kim M. Milbrandt, Producer (Producer from Bristol)
  • Kevin Jeffko, On-Line Editor   (CPTV Editor from Canton)

 

 

Health/Science Program

Nursing Shortage: Diagnosis Critical

  • James A. Whitsett Jr., Executive Producer (CPTV’s senior vice president of local programming from Windsor)
  • Lisa Simmons, Producer   (CPTV producer from Middletown)
  • Bette Blackwell, Editor  (CPTV Editor from Bridgeport)

 

 

Historical/Cultural Program Category

Vista

  • James A. Whitsett Jr., Executive Producer (CPTV’s senior vice president of local programming from Windsor)
  • Frank Borres, Producer/Director/Host/Writer (Producer from Bridgeport)
  • Marilda L. Gandara, Creator  (President of the Aetna Foundation)

 

Hurricane: Direct Hit

  • James A. Whitsett Jr., Executive Producer (CPTV’s senior vice president of local programming from Windsor)
  • Lisa Simmons, Producer  (Producer from Middletown)
  • Art Horn, Host (Meteorologist)

Education/Schools ProgramCategory

Creating the Peabody's Torosaurus

  • Ann Prum, Producer/Director/Editor      
  • Karyl Evans, Producer/Writer (Producer from New Haven)

 

Let's Go Mathing!

  • Ron Ropiak, Producer/Director/Writer  (Producer from Greenwich)
  • Mary Harris, On-Camera (Pythagoras Pig)  ( Granby resident)
  • Kevin Jeffko, Editor  (CPTV Editor from Canton)

 

Documentary Program Category

Working the Land

  • Kenneth A. Simon, Producer/Director/Writer (Producer from Moodus)
  • Bruce Fraser, Co-Executive Producer (Executive Director of the Connecticut Humanities Council)

Informational/Instructional Program Category

Seasoned with Spirit

  • Matt Cohen, Producer
  • Renard Cohen, Producer
  • Loretta Barrett Oden, Host/Co-Creator

 

Pool Yourself Together(episode of SeeMore’s Playhouse)

  • Michele McDonough, Executive Producer
  • Frank Caruso, Executive Producer

 

Children's Program Category

Make Believe(SeeMore’s Playhouse episode)

  • Michele McDonough, Executive Producer
  • Frank Caruso, Executive Producer

 

Community/Public Service-Single SpotCategory

Stepping Stones

  • Mary Ann Shanahan, Producer CPTV Producer

 

Director-Post ProductionCategory

Stepping Stones

  • Mary Ann Shanahan, Director CPTV Producer

 

Graphics Arts-ShortCategory

Energy, The Vita 4

  • Cheryl Elliott, Animation/Editor (Editor from New Haven)

 

Musical Composition/Arrangement Category

Energy,The Vita 4 

  • Jill Gaudelli, Songwriter/Singer/Producer (Producer from Madison)

 

A Child, A Family, A Future

  • Richard Einhorn, Composer, ( New York City composer)

 

Writer-Program Category

Vista Composite

  • Frank Borres, Writer (Producer from Bridgeport)

 

 

CPTV is a locally and nationally recognized producer and presenter of quality public television programming, including UConn Women's Basketball Games, African Americans in Connecticut, Teens Behind the Wheel, Barney & Friends, Bob the Builder and Thomas & Friends. Now in its 45th year, CPTV remains committed to bringing the best in educational and entertaining programming and services to Connecticut and the nation. CPTV is a proud affiliate of PBS, which was named number one in public trust in 2007 by the Roper Public Affairs & Media poll for the fourth consecutive year. For more information on CPTV, log on to www.cptv.org.