29th International Emmy Awards

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29th International Emmy Awards
Date
  • November 19, 2001 (2001-11-19)
LocationNew York Hilton Hotel
New York City, New York, U.S.
Hosted byTom Bergeron
Highlights
Founders AwardPierre Lescure
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The 29th International Emmy Awards took place on November 19, 2001, at the Sheraton Hotel in New York City, United States, and hosted by American television personality Tom Bergeron.[1]

Ceremony[]

The nominees for the 29th International Emmy Awards were announced by International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, on October 8, 2001, at a press conference at MIPCOM in Cannes.[2]

The United Kingdom won four of the six categories that competed at the International Emmys.[3] The Channel 4 took the Emmy prize in the popular arts category for his So Graham Norton series. ITV drama , starring Martin Clunes, was named best drama, while the arts documentary award went to Channel 4's .[4]

A filmed version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, whose cast featured Rik Mayall, was the winner in the performing arts section. The other two trophies — children and young people, and documentary — went to Canada for CBC’s Street Cents and the Netherlands for KRO’s North Korea, respectively.[5][6]

Winners[]

Best Drama Series Best Popular Arts Program
  • Dirty Tricks - United Kingdom (Carlton TV)
    • Fatou la Malienne - France (France 2)
    • Jahrestage - Germany (ARD)
    • Cold Feet - United Kingdom (ITV)
  • So Graham Norton - United Kingdom (Channel 4)
Best Documentary Best Arts Documentary
  • Welcome to North Korea - Netherlands (KRO)
    • For my Baby - Japan (Mainichi Broadcasting System)
    • Golda's List - France (France 3)
    • Challenger: Go for Launch - United Kingdom (BBC)
  • The Miles Davis Story - United Kingdom (Channel 4)
    • Ravel's Brain - Canada (Bravo Canada)
    • Bunraku - Japan (NHK)
    • Buscando América: Ruben Blades - Mexico (People & Arts Latino)
Best Performing Arts Program Best Children & Young People Program
  • Great Performances: Jesus Christ Superstar - United Kingdom (KQED/Really Useful Films)
    • Music from the Red Violin - Canada (Bravo Canada)
    • Great Performances: Don Giovanni Unmasked - Canada (Bravo Canada)
    • Yo-Yo Ma in Todai-ji - Japan (Mainichi Broadcasting System)
  • Street Cents - Canada (CBC Television)
    • Star Golden Bell - South Korea (Korean Broadcasting System)
    • Willem Wever - Netherlands (NCRV)
    • Küss mich - Germany (ZDF)

References[]

  1. ^ "Bergeron to emcee international Emmys". broadcastingcable.com/. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  2. ^ Guider, Elizabeth (October 2001). "INT'L EMMY NOMS UNVEILED AT MIPCOM". Daily Variety. 273 (26): 11. EBSCOhost 5339964.
  3. ^ "BRITS WIN AT EMMYS". broadcastnow.com/. 23 November 2001. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  4. ^ "Norton in Emmy triumph". The Guardian.
  5. ^ "Brits a big hit at Int'l Emmys". Variety. November 27, 2001.
  6. ^ "Emmy for Graham Norton". BBC News.

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