HBO Dominates CableAce Awards

HBO continues to reign supreme at the CableAce Awards, securing a remarkable 32 victories from 108 nominations during the 19th annual celebration of excellence in cable television held over the weekend.

This impressive achievement marks a significant increase from their previous year's total of 28 awards, as the Time Warner-owned network surpassed second-place TNT, which received only eight accolades.

Among the standout winners was “The Larry Sanders Show,” which once again dominated the comedy category. For the fifth consecutive year, Garry Shandling’s satirical talk show took home the award for Best Comedy Series, in addition to accolades for Writing and Directing, making it a total of three wins from 15 nominations. HBO has now clinched the Best Comedy Series title six years in a row, dating back to “Dream On” in 1992.

This year, “Oz,” HBO's gritty new prison drama, also made a significant impact, receiving three CableAce Awards. It was recognized as the Best Drama Series and saw its lead actors, Eamonn Walker and Rita Moreno, win for Best Actor and Best Actress in a Dramatic Series respectively.

While the successes of “Larry Sanders” and “Oz” were anticipated, there were some unexpected highlights among the winners. One notable surprise was HBO’s “In the Gloaming,” a dramatic special directed by Christopher Reeve, which emerged as the most awarded single program of the year. It converted four out of its six nominations into wins, including accolades for Best Dramatic/Theatrical Special, Original Score, Writing, and a performance by Glenn Close, who portrayed a mother coping with her son's battle with AIDS, recognized in the “guest actress” category.In a surprising twist at this year's CableAce Awards, HBO faced a significant upset when Kel Mitchell, star of Nickelodeon's "Kenan & Kel," claimed the award for Best Comedy Actor. This win was unexpected, as he surpassed renowned actors like Jeffrey Tambor and Rip Torn from "The Larry Sanders Show," as well as Robert Wuhl from "Arli$$," which itself garnered two awards.

Similarly, "Arli$$" co-star Sandra Oh achieved a stunning victory as Best Actress in a Comedy, defeating notable contenders including Janeane Garofalo from "The Larry Sanders Show" and Tracey Ullman, who had won the previous year for her HBO series "Tracey Takes On…"

In contrast, the awards for major films and miniseries were more anticipated. TNT's "George Wallace" stood out as the leading longform production, securing three CableAce Awards. This included the title for Outstanding Miniseries and individual accolades for Gary Sinise, who won for his performance, and John Frankenheimer for direction.

HBO's own "Miss Evers' Boys," which excelled at the Primetime Emmys with five wins, added two CableAces to its collection: one for Best Movie and another for Alfre Woodard as Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries.

Additional HBO productions recognized included "The Chris Rock Show," which won for Best Entertainment Host and Best Variety Special/Series, along with George Carlin’s "40 Years of Comedy," which received awards for Best Standup Special and Writing.

On a different note, the Family Channel celebrated its sole CableAce win, with Kimberly Elise taking home the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries for her role in "The Ditchdigger’s Daughters." She triumphed over strong competition, including Faye Dunaway and Cicely Tyson.

Finally, veteran actor George C. Scott was acknowledged for his performance, winning the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for his role in the Showtime remake of "12 Angry Men," directed by William Friedkin.In a surprising turn of events, Comedy Central's unconventional animated series "South Park" has emerged victorious, taking home the prestigious CableAce award for best animated programming. This triumph came at the expense of other strong contenders, including “Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist” from the same network, Nickelodeon’s “Kablam!” and Cartoon Network’s “Johnny Bravo.”

The CableAce awards, known for recognizing excellence in cable programming, saw HBO lead the pack with a remarkable 32 wins, followed by TNT with eight. Other notable winners included Showtime with five awards, while Cinemax, CNN, and ESPN each secured four. Nickelodeon also made a mark with three awards, and both Bravo and the Discovery Channel, along with Lifetime and the Travel Channel, each earned two accolades.

On Saturday, Nickelodeon was honored with the Golden CableAce Award for its impactful volunteer campaign, “The Big Help.” Additionally, the Governors Award was presented to John (Dubby) Wynne, the president and CEO of Landmark Communications, acknowledging his significant contributions to the industry.

The National Academy of Cable Programming celebrated the CableAce awards in a series of ceremonies across three days. The festivities kicked off with non-televised events in Washington, D.C. on October 22, followed by a gala at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, culminating in a televised ceremony hosted by Sela Ward and David Hyde Pierce.

Here’s a summary of some of the key winners:

Best Movie
“Miss Evers’ Boys” – Executive Producers: Robert Benedetti, Laurence Fishburne; Producers: Derek Kavanaugh, Kip Konwiser; Co-Producers: Kern Konwiser, Peter Stelzer (HBO).

Best Miniseries
“George Wallace” – Production Companies: Mark Carliner Prods. (Mark Carliner, Executive Producer), Big Time Picture Company (John Frankenheimer, Executive Producer), Krainin Prods. (Julian Krainin, Producer; Ethel Winant, Co-Producer; Mitch Engel, Line Producer; James Sbardellati, Line Producer) (TNT).

Outstanding Actor in a Movie or Miniseries
Gary Sinise – “George Wallace” (TNT).

Outstanding Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
Alfre Woodard – “Miss Evers’ Boys” (HBO).

Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries
George C. Scott – “12 Angry Men” (Showtime).

Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
Kimberly Elise – “The Ditchdigger’s Daughters” (Family Channel).

Best Direction in a Movie or Miniseries
[Details Pending].john frankenheimer received recognition for his work on "george wallace," aired on tnt.

anne meredith was honored for her writing in "losing chase," a showtime presentation.

the dramatic series "oz" featured a talented production team including tom fontana and barry levinson as executive producers, with contributions from jim finnerty, bridget potter, and debbie sarjeant as co-producers on hbo.

in the category of dramatic or theatrical special, "in the gloaming" stood out with producers like michael fuchs and bonnie timmermann, alongside zollo productions' nicholas paleologos and fred zollo, all contributing to its success on hbo.

eamonn walker earned accolades for his role in the dramatic series "oz" on hbo.

rita moreno also received recognition for her performance in "oz," showcasing her talent in dramatic series on hbo.

the guest actor award went to david hyde pierce for his appearance in "the outer limits," which aired on showtime.

glenn close was celebrated as the guest actress in a dramatic special for her role in "in the gloaming" on hbo.

tony scott was acknowledged for directing "the hunger: the swords," a dramatic special on showtime.

will scheffer's writing in "in the gloaming" garnered him recognition for a dramatic special on hbo.

the comedy series "the larry sanders show" was produced by brillstein-grey entertainment, featuring notable figures like brad grey and garry shandling, along with other key contributors such as joe cesario and john ziffren on hbo.

kel mitchell was honored for his performance in "kenan and kel," a comedy series on nickelodeon.

sandra oh received acclaim for her role in "arli$$," showcasing her skills in a comedy series on hbo.

todd holland was recognized for his direction in "the larry sanders show: everybody loves larry," which aired on hbo.

the writing for a comedy series was celebrated, though specific details were not provided.

Media Productions Overview

Peter Tolan's work on HBO's "The Larry Sanders Show" features the episode titled "My Name is Asher Kingsley."

In the realm of comedy specials, Moffitt-Lee Productions presents "Not Necessarily the Elections #1," with John Moffitt and Pat Tourk Lee serving as executive producers and Nancy Kurshner overseeing production.

Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato directed the tragi-comedy "Drop Dead Gorgeous: The Power of HIV-Positive Thinking," also aired on HBO.

For standup comedy, "HBO Comedy Hour: George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy" showcases the legendary comedian, with Stu Smiley as the executive producer and contributions from Nancy Kurshner and Kim Rickabaugh.

The variety show "The Chris Rock Show #1" is produced by HBO Downtown Productions, featuring an impressive list of producers like Nancy Geller and Chris Rock himself.

In the performing arts category, "Leonard Bernstein’s New York," produced by Hart Perry, can be found on Ovation: The Arts Network.

George Carlin’s special “HBO Comedy Hour: George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy” also highlights his writing prowess.

The talk show series "Inside the Actors Studio" is produced by Caroline Kaplan, with James Lipton as the executive producer and several others contributing to its success under the Bravo network.

Lastly, "Moms of a Lifetime Special" is a magazine-style production by Triage Entertainment, led by executive producers Stephen Kroopnick and Stu Schreilberg.

Ian Wright hosts "Lonely Planet: Ethiopia" for the Travel Channel, illuminating various cultures and experiences. Investigative Reporting: Drug Crisis

"Deadly High: The Meth Epidemic" - Michael Cascio, Executive Producer; Gayle Gilman, Supervising Producer; Kurtis Productions, Ltd.: Bill Kurtis, Executive Producer; Kenneth Arkow, Supervising Producer; Michael Harvey, Producer (A&E).

In-Depth News Coverage

"Rwanda/Zaire Conflict Reporting" - Christiane Amanpour, Producer/Correspondent; Peter Arnett, Producer/Correspondent; Pierre Bairin, Producer; Jim Bitterman, Producer/Correspondent; Catherine Bond, Producer/Correspondent; Andre Brauns, Producer/Camera; Edith Chapin, Producer; Joe Duran, Producer; Jane Evans, Producer/Assignment Editor; Ingrid Formanek, Producer; Ed Goldstein, Producer/Camera; Mike Hanna, Producer/Correspondent; Nick Hughes, Producer/Camera; Parisa Khosravi, Producer; Phillip Littleton, Producer/Camera; Margaret Lowrie, Producer/Correspondent; Chris Matlock, Producer/Camera; David McWhinney, Producer/Camera; Margaret Moth, Producer/Camera; Mark Phillips, Producer/Camera; Brian Puchaty, Producer/Camera; Mary Roger, Producer/Camera; Cynde Strant, Producer/Camera; Garrick Utley, Producer/Correspondent; Dominic Robertson, Producer; Robert Wiener, Producer; Gayle Young, Producer/Correspondent (CNN).

Educational Programming

"Exploring Great Literature" - Nancy Lebrun, Jonathan Ward, Executive Producers; Kathy Davidov, Supervising Producer; Robert Wesley Branch, Associate Producer; The Cronkite Ward Company: Denise Schrier Cetta, Producer; Dale Minor, Series Producer; Amanda Lowthian, Associate Producer; Great Expectations Productions, Inc.: Jan Albert, Eugenie Vink, Producers; Cecile Bouchardeau, Associate Producer; Rachel Maguire, Coordinating Producer (TLC).

Public Affairs Programming “America Undercover: Talked to Death” – Produced by Parco Prod., Inc.
Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
Associate Producers: Nancy Abraham, Chris Peditto
Producer: John Parsons Peditto
Co-Producers: Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Diane Rosenberg (HBO)

Entertainment/Cultural Documentary Special

“Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western” – Galen Films, Inc.
Executive Producer: Carl H. Lindahl
Producer/Director: Len Morris
Consulting Producer: Allen Rucker (TNT)

Entertainment Host

Chris Rock for “The Chris Rock Show” (HBO)

Environmental/Nature Documentary Special

“Great Siberian Grizzly” – SuperFlow Corporation
Executive Producers: Tim Cowling, Neal Williams
Supervising Producer: Patrice Andrews
Senior Producer: Mick Kaczorowski
Post Producer: Joshua C. Berkley
Producers: Drew Hunt, Kim MacQuarrie
Associate Producers: Jeffrey A. Grabouski, Mary Helsaple (Animal Planet)

Documentary Special

“Heart of a Child” – Simon & Goodman Picture Co.
Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
Associate Producer: Nancy Abraham
Producers: Karen Goodman, Kirk Simon
Associate Producers: Nancy Graydon Roach, Elizabeth Westrate (HBO)

Historical Documentary Special or Series

“Wonderland” – Rhinestone Productions
Executive Producer: Sheila Nevins
Associate Producer: Nancy Abraham
Producer/Director/Editor: John O’Hagan
Associate Producers: Anne Carey, Sheri Bylander, Gabrielle Kelly
Executive Producers: Ted Hope, David Linde, James Schamus (Good Machine Inc.)
Co-Producer: Mary Jane Skalski (Cinemax)

Documentary Limited Series

“Newsreels to Nightly News” – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Executive Producer: Mark Starowicz
Executive Producer: Glynn Jones (BBC) (History Channel)

Writing a Documentary Special

“The Coming Plague” – Written by Sam Hurst and Ned Judge (TBS)

Documentary Series “Remembering Cronkite” – Production Team: - Walter Cronkite, Executive Producer - Sanford Socolow, Executive Producer - Jonathan Ward, Executive Producer - Chip Cronkite, Senior Producer - Mary Dore, Producer - Denise Schrier Cetta, Producer - Amanda Lowthian, Associate Producer - Laura J. Ozment-Schenck, Associate Producer (Discovery Channel)

Informational Programming

“Emeril Live!” – Production Team: - Darlene Hayes, Executive Producer - Todd Warner, Producer - Emily Schwartz, Associate Producer (Television Food Network)

Recreation and Leisure Programming

“Lonely Planet: Ethiopia” – Production Team: - Ian Cross, Executive Producer - Douglas DePriest, Senior Producer (Pilot Productions, Travel Channel)

Business and Consumer Programming

“You’re On Your Own” – Production Team: - Conway Cliff, Producer - Dawn Schefler Spiera, Producer (CNBC)

Sports Events Coverage

“The Jackie Robinson Game” – Production Team: - Jed Drake, Executive Producer - Fred Gaudelli, Senior Coordinating Producer - Tim Scanlan, Coordinating Producer - Phil Orlins, Producer - Steve Lawrence, Tape Producer (ESPN)

Sports Events Series

“ESPN Sunday Night Baseball” – Production Team: - Jed Drake, Executive Producer - Jeff Kibler, Producer - Jay Kutlow, Producer - Phil Orlins, Producer - Fred Gaudelli, Senior Coordinating Producer - Tim Scanlan, Coordinating Producer (ESPN)

Sports News Programming

“Golf Central” – Production Team: - Michael J. Whelan, Executive Producer - Jeff Hymes, Senior Producer - Paul Farnsworth, Coordinating Producer - David Kamens, Producer - Nate Rosenblatt, Producer - Eric Saperstein, Producer - Bill Jackson, Kevin Kiely, Glenn Savadsky, Associate Producers (Golf Channel)

Sports Information Programming

Awards and Producers Overview

“Outside the Lines”
Producers:
- Robert Eaton
- John A. Walsh
- Bob Rauscher (Senior Coordinating Producer)
- Craig T. Lazarus (Coordinating Producer/Feature Producer)
- Chris Martens, Jeff Schneider, Mark Durand, Heather Faulkiner, Mark Gross, Mary Jo Kinser, Gerry Matalon, Craig Mortali, William Weinbaum, Barry Abrams, Christine Caddick, Jeff Greenholtz, Glenn Jacobs, Ann Marie Jeffords, Kris Kugler, Jay Levy, Bob Ley, Eric Lundsten, Bill Mendel, Kelly Neal, Diane Oates, Aaron Owens, Rick Rogers, Scott Siebers, Julie Smith, Bill Wolff, Jim Witalka (all Feature Producers)
(ESPN)

Sports Information Special

“Sports on the Silver Screen”
HBO Sports
Producers:
- Ross Greenburg (Executive Producer)
- Rick Bernstein (Senior Producer)
- Leslie D. Farrell (Producer)
- Jonathan Crystal (Associate Producer)

Sports Play-by-Play Announcer
Mike Emrick
“New Jersey Devils Hockey” (SportsChannel NY)

Sports Commentator/Analyst
Leigh Montville
“CNN/Sports Illustrated” (CNN/SI)

Sports Host
Dan Patrick
“SportsCenter” (ESPN)

Program Interviewer
Larry King
“Larry King Live” (CNN)

Newscasters
Joie Chen, Leon Harris
“The World Today” (CNN)

Directing a Documentary Special
Jessica Yu
“Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O’Brien” (Cinemax)

Directing Live Sports Events, Coverage, Special or Series
Bob Dunphy
“The Sound and the Fury: Holyfield vs. Tyson II” (Showtime)

Music Special or Series
“Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas”
All Girl Productions:
- Bonnie Bruckheimer (Executive Producer)
- Bette Midler (Executive Producer)
Cream Cheese Films:
- Marty Callner (Producer/Director)
- Bill Brigode, Doug Forbes, Randall Gladstein (Co-Producers)
(HBO)

Performance in a Music Special or Series
Bette Midler
“Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas” (HBO)

Directing a Music Special or Series
Dwight Hemion
“Disney’s Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra” (Disney Channel)

Editing a Documentary Special or Series
Sandra Consentino, Stephen Consentino
“Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story” (TNT)

Editing a Comedy or Music Special or Series
Lee Haxall
“Arli$$: Kirby Carlisle” (HBO)

Editing a Dramatic Special or Series/Movie or Miniseries peter honess and elena maganini made their mark with “If These Walls Could Talk” on HBO, showcasing exceptional art direction in a comedy or music special.

In the realm of dramatic visuals, bob demora’s work on “Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas” also for HBO received accolades for its art direction.

Paolo Biagetti's cinematographic prowess was displayed in “David,” aired on TNT, earning recognition in the cinematography category for a movie or miniseries.

Alar Kivilo's gripping visuals in “Gotti” (HBO) stood out, making a significant impact in the cinematic landscape.

Costume design was brilliantly executed by Carolyn Grifel for the AMC series “Remember Wenn,” contributing significantly to its visual storytelling.

The makeup team comprising Sacha Carter, Neomi Czako, Katlin Jakots, Anna Tesner, Julia Vitray, Eva Vyplelova, David White, and Julie Wright showcased their talents in “The Hunchback” on TNT.

In the music department, the original song “Jeepers Creepers” from “Mr. Show with Bob and David: The Biggest Failure in Broadway History” (HBO) featured the creative efforts of David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Eban Schletter, and Dino Stamatopoulos.

Dave Grusin’s original score for “In the Gloaming” (HBO) added an emotional layer that resonated with audiences.

The international informational special “Calling the Ghosts,” produced by Bowery Productions and Luthanda Films, featured an impressive team of Julia Ormond, Anita Saewitz, Maury Solomon, Mandy Jacobson, Tomas Halaczinsky, Michael McQuown, and Stephane Zerbib.

In documentary excellence, “The Selling of Innocents” was produced by William Cobban, Elliot Halpern, and Simcha Jacobovici, showcasing important narratives on Cinemax.

Lastly, “Mother Trucker,” produced by Alliance Communications Corporation with notable contributions from Laszlo Barna, Christine Shipton, and Anne Wheeler, captivated audiences in the international dramatic special category.“joshua bell” – an executive production by roger thompson with mischa scorer contributing as producer (bravo).

Nonfiction Short-Form Programming

“rent” – led by executive producer pamela hill, with vaughn morrison overseeing broadcasts, supported by peter bergen, graham messick, leslie larson, and blake luce in various production roles (cnn).

Fictional Short-Form Programming

“lifetime women’s festival: the undertaker” – produced by rachel libert and barbara parker (lifetime).

Gameshow Special

“idiot savants” – produced by michael dugan, with amy bazil beaumont and jacquelyn french supporting as associate and line producers respectively (mtv).

Animated Programming

“south park” – produced by brian graden, with contributions from trey parker, matt stone, anne garefino, and pam brady from aardvark prods., inc. (comedy central).

Children’s Programming for Ages 6 and Under

“mother goose: a rappin’ and rhymin’ special” – produced by carole rosen and hyperion entertainment’s willard carroll, alongside thomas l. wilhite and donna brown guillaume from two oceans entertainment (hbo).

Children’s Programming for Ages 7 and Older

“bong & donnell: family video diaries” – produced by susan hadary cohen and william a. whiteford (hbo).

Children’s Series for Ages 7 and Older

“kenan and kel” – produced by angelika bartenbach, with merrie dudley, and an executive team from tollin-robbins productions including brian robbins, mike tollin, and dan schneider (nickelodeon).

Children’s Educational or Informational Series

Television Production Highlights

Sheila Nevins served as the executive producer for “Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About Cigarettes,” with Carole Rosen and John Hoffman contributing as senior and producer, respectively. This documentary was part of HBO's lineup, with Joyce H. Newman and Lila Corn from Consumer Reports Television also involved in its production.

When it comes to children's programming, the special “Rugrats: Mother’s Day” was crafted by the talented team of Jon Cooksey, Ali Marie Matheson, J. David Stem, and David N. Weiss for Nickelodeon.

In the realm of informational hosting, the legendary Walter Cronkite presented “Cronkite Remembers” on the Discovery Channel.

The prestigious Golden CableAce Award was awarded to Nickelodeon's “The Big Help Campaign” for its impactful contributions.

The Governors Award recognized John “Dubby” Wynne, who is the president and CEO of Landmark Communications, for his significant achievements.

Lastly, the Creators Award was bestowed upon the CNN News Group, acknowledging their excellence in news production.

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