NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY
38th ANNUAL NEWS AND DOCUMENTARY EMMY® AWARDS - WINNERS
THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION
ARTS AND SCIENCES
ANNOUNCES WINNERS
AT THE 38th ANNUAL
NEWS & DOCUMENTARY EMMY®AWARDS
Radio and Television Journalist and Long-Time Anchor Of “CBS Sunday Morning”
Charles Osgood
Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Tribute Honoring the 50th Season of “60 Minutes”
New York, N.Y. – October 5, 2017 – Winners of the 38th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards were announced tonight by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The News & Documentary Emmy® Awards were presented at a ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.
“It is with great pleasure that the National Academy honors the men and women of the television news and documentary industry who provide us with the in-depth coverage and analysis of events that affect our lives and those around the globe,” said Chuck Dages, Chairman, NATAS.
“I can’t think of a time in our recent history when the need for clear and factual reporting was more paramount,” said Bob Mauro, President & CEO, NATAS. “Tonight, we honor those who are steadfast in their belief that an informed electorate is the cornerstone of our great democracy.”
The event was attended by more than 1,000 television and news media industry executives, news and documentary producers and journalists. Emmy® Awards were presented in 49 categories.
Legendary anchor Charles Osgood was honored for his almost 50 years in radio and television, including his many years hosting, “CBS Sunday Morning.” The lifetime achievement award was presented by past President of NBC News, former Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News, and past Chairman of the News & Documentary Emmy Awards, Bill Small.
In addition, a special tribute honoring the 50th anniversary of the CBS’ news program, “60 Minutes” was introduced by current Executive Producer, Jeff Fager.
NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY
38th ANNUAL NEWS AND DOCUMENTARY EMMY® AWARDS - WINNERS
This year’s award presenters included:
- NJ Burkett, Award-winning correspondent for New York’s Eyewitness News, WABC-TV, First Vice Chairman of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and past President of the Academy’s flagship chapter in New York.
- Chuck Dages, Chairman, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
- Jeff Fager, Executive Producer, 60 Minutes.
- Katty Kay, anchor of BBC World News America and Beyond 100 Days, based in Washington DC. , and contributor to Morning Joe and Meet the Press.
- Scott Kelly, former military fighter pilot, retired astronaut, and U.S. Navy captain, and a veteran of four space flights, including the year-long mission to the International Space Station.
- Tom Llamas, anchor, ABC News World News Tonight weekend editions, and Chief National Correspondent reporting for all ABC News programs and platforms.
- Bob Mauro, President, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
- Bruce Paisner, President & CEO of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the largest organization of broadcasters in the world, which recognizes excellence in international television programming with The International Emmy® Award.
- Byron Pitts, co-anchor, ABC News’ Nightline.
- Marvin Scott, Senior Correspondent of New York’s PIX 11 News at 10, host of the weekly issues-oriented program PIX 11 News Closeup and a Trustee of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
- Bill Small, past President of NBC News, former Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News, and past Chairman of the News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
- Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and Chief Washington correspondent, host of The Lead with Jake Tapper, and State of the Union.
- Katy Tur, NBC News Correspondent and anchor of the 2 p.m. ET hour of “MSNBC Live.” Author of “Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History.”
- Clarissa Ward, senior international correspondent for CNN based in the network's London bureau.
Yangaroo, Inc. is the official provider of the Digital Media Distribution System Awards Management Solution (“DMDS”) for the submission, judging and voting of all programs in the 38th Annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards. Accounting services for the competition are provided by the firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP. International Emmy® Awards are tabulated by the accounting firm Ernst & Young. United Airlines is the official airline of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY
38th ANNUAL NEWS AND DOCUMENTARY EMMY® AWARDS - WINNERS
The numerical breakdown by award recipients, by broadcast, cable and broadband entities, as compiled by the independent accountancy firm of Lutz & Carr LLP, follows:
PBS / 12 / MSNBC / 2CBS / 9 / Council on Foreign Relations / 1
ABC / 5 / CuriosityStream / 1
HBO / 5 / JauntVR / 1
CNN / 3 / National Geographic / 1
Univision / 3 / Telemundo / 1
Discovery Channel / 2 / The New York Times / 1
Regional Reporting Winners
KTLM-TV / 1 / WCAU-TV / 1A complete list of the 38th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Award recipients is also available on the National Academy's web site at
About TheNationalAcademyof Television Arts & Sciences
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional, non-profit service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of over 15,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at
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INDEX OF CATEGORIES
Category Page #
Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a Newscast6
Outstanding Continuing Coverage of a News Story in a Newscast6
Outstanding Feature Story in a Newscast7
Outstanding Hard News Feature Story in a Newscast7
Outstanding Investigative Report in a Newscast8
Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a Newsmagazine8
Outstanding Continuing Coverage of a News Story in a Newsmagazine9
Outstanding Feature Story in a Newsmagazine9
Outstanding Investigative Report in a Newsmagazine10
Outstanding Breaking News Coverage11
Outstanding News Special12
Outstanding News Discussion & Analysis13
Outstanding Live Interview14
Outstanding Edited Interview14
Outstanding Science, Medical and Environmental Report15
Outstanding Arts, Culture and Entertainment Report15
Outstanding Business, Consumer and Economic Report16
Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary16
Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary17
Outstanding Social Issue Documentary17
Outstanding Investigative Documentary18
Outstanding Historical Documentary18
Outstanding Arts & Culture Documentary18
Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary19
Outstanding Nature Documentary19
Outstanding Business and Economic Documentary19
Outstanding Short Documentary20
Best Story in a Newscast20
Best Story in a Newsmagazine21
Best Documentary21
Outstanding Newscast or Newsmagazine in Spanish21
Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in Spanish22
Outstanding Investigative Journalism in Spanish22
Outstanding Feature Story in Spanish23
Outstanding New Approaches: Current News23
Outstanding New Approaches: Documentary23
Outstanding New Approaches: Arts, Lifestyle and Culture24
Outstanding Writing24
Outstanding Research24
INDEX (continued)
Outstanding Video Journalism: News25
Outstanding Cinematography: Documentary25
Outstanding Editing: News25
Outstanding Editing: Documentary25
Outstanding Graphic Design and Art Direction26
Outstanding Music & Sound26
Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design27
Outstanding Promotional Announcement28
Outstanding Regional News Story: Spot News29
Outstanding Regional News Story: Investigative Report29
Breakdown by Network30
NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY
38th ANNUAL NEWS AND DOCUMENTARY EMMY® AWARDS – WINNERS
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OUTSTANDING BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE
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Chief Editorial Producer
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Supervising Editorial Producer
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Directors:
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Coordinating Producers
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Segment Producers
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Director
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Chief Anchor
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Correspondents
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OUTSTANDING NEWS SPECIAL
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Senior Vice President
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VP Newsgathering
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Senior Editorial Producers
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Senior Executive Producers
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Chief Editorial Producers
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Field Producer
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Segment Producer
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Director
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Correspondents
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Anchor
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OUTSTANDING NEWS DISCUSSION ANALYSIS
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Senior Producers
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Coordinating Producers
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Line Producer
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Senior Booking Producer
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Booking Producer
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Digital Producers
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Director
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Correspondent
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Host
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OUTSTANDING LIVE INTERVIEW
The Rachel Maddow ShowMSNBC
One-on-One with Kellyanne Conway
Executive Producer
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Senior Producers
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Senior Booking Producer
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Producers
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Booking Producer
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Coordinating Producer
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Line Producer
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Digital Producers
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Director
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Host
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OUTSTANDING EDITED INTERVIEW
60 MinutesCBS
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Executive Producer
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Producers
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Executive Editor
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Co-Producer
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Correspondent
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OUTSTANDING SCIENCE, MEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
PBS NewsHourPBS
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PBS NewsHour Correspondent
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PBS NewsHour Producer
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Senior Producers
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Executive Producer
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Digital Producers
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Science Magazine Reporter
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UCTV Producer
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OUTSTANDING ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT REPORT
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Executive Producer
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Executive Editor
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Producers
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Co-Producer
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Correspondent
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OUTSTANDING BUSINESS, CONSUMER AND ECONOMIC REPORT
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Executive Producers
Patricia DiCarlo, Charlie Moore
Senior Producer
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Producer
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Senior Investigative Correspondent
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Anchor
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OUTSTANDING CURRENT AFFAIRS DOCUMENTARY
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Executive Producer
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Managing Editor
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Director / Producer
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Co-Producer
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Executive Producers, ITN Productions
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Senior Producer
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OUTSTANDING POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTARY
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Executive Producer
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Managing Editor
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Director/Producer
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Producers
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Producer/Reporters
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Coordinating Producer
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OUTSTANDING SOCIAL ISSUE DOCUMENTARY
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Director
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Co-Director
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Executive Producers
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Producers
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Supervising Producer
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OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARY
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Co-Directors/Producers
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Executive Producers
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Producer
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Co-Producer
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Supervising Producer
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Directors
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Executive Producers
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Supervising Producer
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Co-Producer
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