1993 HEARTLAND NOMINEES

1. Extended News Coverage

1993 Severe Weather
KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City
KOCO-TV News Staff

Building the Dream
KUSA-TV, Denver
KUSA-TV 9News Staff

Waco: Cult Crisis
KXAS-TV, Waco
KXAS-TV-Texas News Channel

2. Spot News

Missing Skiers Found
KMGH-TV, Denver
David Mitchell
Brad Remington
Hendrik Sybrandy
Paul Reinertson

Barricaded Gunman
Kusa-TV, Denver
Lloyd Gottschalk
Cristina Mendonsa

I-70 Fireball
KUSA-TV, Denver
Tom Costello
Eric Kehe
Kim Christiansen
David Renwick

3. General News/No Limit

Malcolm X
KCNC-TV, Denver
Thelma Gutierrez
Kevin Hartfield

Somalia: A Nation in Crises
KMGH-TV, Denver
John C. P. Goheen

Mission of Mercy
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Bill Brown
Gary Ultee
Bill Doerr
Jesus Hernandez

4. General News/24 hours

Trading Places
KCNC-TV, Denver
Kimberly Drake
Tony Cacciavillani
Dan Fox

I’ll Miss You
KMGH-TV, Denver
Pat Woodard
Hank Bargine

It’s History
KMGH-TV, Denver
Pat Woodard
Carl Filoreto
Dan Dwyer
Paul Reinertson

Ryan’s Hope
KUSA-TV, Denver
Lynette Romero
Lloyd Gottschalk

The Nation’s Checking Account
KUSA-TV, Denver
A. Graham Clarke
Ed Sardella
Asa Darrow
John Brisnehan

5. Live News

Oklahoma Floods
KWTV, Oklahoma City
Tom Newberry

Gun Battle At Mt. Carmel
KWTX-TV, Waco
John McLemore
Dan Mulloney

Police Chase/May 5
KXAS-TV, Ft. Worth
Dave Overton

Waco Cult Crisis: Fire at the Compound
KXAS-TV, Ft. Worth
Dave Overton

6. Feature

Ultimate Taxi
KCNC-TV, Denver
Scott Rensberger

Keepers of the Flame
KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City
Tony Stizza
Linda Cavanaugh

Visions Of Africa - 5 Part Series
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Gary Reaves
Cliff Williams

7. Investigative Reporting

Doctors Orders
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Becky Oliver
David Duitch
Max Stacy
Mike Sechrist

What’s Wrong with the Well?
KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City
Melissa Klinzing
Brad Edwards
Jeff Lazalier

Project Pluto
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Fosholt
Ward Lucas

8. Special Events Coverage

1993 Bolder Boulder
KCNC-TV, Denver
Tom Edwards
Tom Richards
Terry Trovato
Doug Houston

Judgement Day in Waco
KDFW-TV, Dallas
David Duitch
Dennis Lortz
Larry Gilbert

A Bricktown 4th Celebration
KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City
Bob Brooks
Chuck Endicott

Hollywood 1 on 1 Covers the Oscars
KUSA-TV, Denver
Scott Patrick
Earl Thomas
David Hunt
Mike Banowetz

9. Sports Reporting

Six is Enough
KMGH-TV, Denver
Pat Woodard
John C. P. Goheen
Carl Filoreto

The Dream Begins
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Kuhrt
Dave Delozier
A. Graham Clarke
Gary Shapiro

The Bend Rockies
KUSA-TV, Denver
Tom Green
Barry Sublett

Less of a Person
KUSA-TV, Denver
Kevin Corke
John Kuhrt

Half A World Away
KUSA-TV, Denver
Kevin Corke
John Kuhrt

10. Sports Program

Footloose and 15
KCNC-TV, Denver
Kevin Hartfield
Alison Harder
Mark McIntosh
Kandis Barry

Bolder Boulder/ Inside Out
KCNC-TV, Denver
Douglas Legore
Bob Burke
Larry Green
Alison Harder

Coach Devaney
Nebraska ETV Network, Lincoln
Joel Geyer
Tom Larson
Ralph Hammack, Jr.

The Dream Comes True
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Kuhrt
Kenny Hamilton
Dan Dvorak
Asa Darrow

Coyboys’ Challenge

WFAA-TV, Dallas
Billy Matthews
Jerry Cadigan

11. Sports Live Coverage

Cowboys Pep Rally

KDFW-TV, Dallas
David Duitch
Kevin Morrell
Clarice Tinsley

1992 Nebraska High School Rodeo
Nebraska ETV Network, Lincoln
Stephen C. Alvis
Jim Carmichael

12. Documentary: Current Issues

The Promise
Belo Productions, Inc., Dallas
Byron Harris
Matt Chan
Marty Haag

My Mentor My Friend
KCNC-TV, Denver
Karen Layton
John Allen
Alison Harder
David Kammerzell

Images ‘92
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Jerry Cadigan
Steve Price

13. Documentary: Artistic/Historic/Cultural

Secrets
Belo Productions, Inc., Dallas
Byron Harris
Marty Haag

Die and Let Live
KERA-TV, Dallas
Shelia Cooper
Terry FitzPatrick
Christine McConnell
Joey Spurlock

Don Doll’s Vision Quest
Nebraska ETV Network, Lincoln
Michael Farrell
Jim Lenertz
Perry Stoner

Jungle Under Glass
Nebraska ETV Network, Lincoln
Gary Hochman
Terry Hatch

Visions of Africa
WFAA-TV/Belo Productions, Dallas
Gary Reaves
Cliff Williams
Marjorie Ford
Steve Price

14. Target Audience Program

PHAMALY...One by One
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Dirk Olson
Steven Delano
Steve Headlee
Phil Hegel

Everything Has a Spirit
KBDI-TV, Denver
Gabriele Dech
Ava Hamilton

Mosaic
KCNC-TV, Denver
Alison Harder
Gerri Gomez
Reynelda Muse
Anna Alejo

I Want To Live
KUSA-TV, Denver
Sonny Jackson
David Hunt
Karla Winfrey
Kevin Corke

15. Public Affairs Program

A+ For Teachers
KCNC-TV, Denver
Karen Layton
Steve Vriesman
Alison Harder
Sherri Velte

Age Old Secrets
KSNW-TV, Wichita
Debbie Bush
Rich Wood

9Who Care
KUSA-TV, Denver
Jean Galloway
Jan Zieser
Duke Hartman
Diana Sotelo

Never Stop Learning: Reading, Writing & Reality
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dan Dvorak
Sherry Niermann
Ed Sardella
Michael Watson

16. Informational/Instructional Program

Stranger Danger
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Jeff Crilley
Phil Flemming
Bryan Lochhead
David Duitch

Aztec
KUSA-TV, Denver
Gary L. Shapiro
Michael Watson
Kathy McKinnon

Faces of AIDS
OETA, Oklahoma City
Robert L. Allen
Paul Beesley
Lisa Mason

17. Interview/Discussion Program

Beyond Color
KUSA-TV, Denver
Ed Sardella
Susan Kelley
Butch Montoya
Margaret Messenger

Texans
Phillips Productions, Inc., Dallas
Bob Phillips
Jason Anderson
Bruce Biermann
Paul Hussel

18. Entertainment Program

Life On the Lite Side
KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs
Mike Castellucci
Jeffrey Jones

"Hollywood One on One" - Hot Shots Part Deux
KUSA-TV, Denver
Scott Patrick
Kimberly Bontempo
David Hunt
Mike Banowetz

"Hollywood 1 on 1"- Batman Returns Special
KUSA-TV, Denver
Scott Patrick
Kimberly Bontempo
Earl Thomas
Lance Hope

Unsung Heroes Special #5
Richardson-Carroll Productions, Dallas
Janet R. Carroll
Jerry Cadigan
Steve Price

19. Youth/Childrens’ Program

Do Your Part
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins
Greg O’Malia
Earlene Swann

How It’s Done
KMGH-TV, Denver
John V. FitzRandolph
Michael Kalush

Kickin’ It in Studio B
KUSA-TV, Denver
Jim Berger
Stephanie Ismert
Jan Zieser
David Zambrano

20. Editorial/Commentary

Dateline/GM Crash
KCNC-TV, Denver
Greg Moody

Somalia Media
KCNC-TV, Denver
Greg Moody

The New & Improved Rocky Mountain News
KCNC-TV, Denver
Greg Moody

Walkie-Talkies
KCNC-TV, Denver
Greg Moody
Dan Ireland
Eric Martinez

Commentary From Somalia
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Cliff Williams
Gary Reaves

21. PSA: Campaigns

Going Home/Duck Duck/Neighborhood
DeSciose Productions, Denver
Nicholas DeSciose
Tom Larson
Elizabeth Eads

Four Kids With CourageKCNC-TV, Denver
Sharon Levy
Aimee Sporer
Bill Stuart
Alison Harder

Members Make the Difference Campaign
KERA-TV, Dallas
Linda Stogner

Moments For M.S.
KUSA-TV, Denver
Esty A. Russell
Jan Zieser
Lance Hope
Earl Thomas

Marketing Dallas
Phillips Productions, Inc., Dallas
Bob Phillips
Floyd Cable
Spencer Michlin

22. PSA: Single Announcement

Neighborhood
DeSciose Productions, Denver
Nicholas DeSciose
Tom Larson
Elizabeth Eads

The Animal Spot
KERA-TV, Dallas
Linda Stogner

Talking About a Cure
Phelan Productions, Denver
James M. Phelan
Tom Van Steenhoven

23. Promotion: Station Image Campaign

Fox 33 Geographic Campaign
KDAF-TV, Dallas
Carl Cramer
Mark Mallory

Colorado’s 7 News Image 5 & 10
KMGH-TV, Denver
David T. Wright

We’ll Take You There
KRMA-TV, Denver
John W. Burshtan

Station Image Campaign
KWGN-TV, Denver
George Riddell
Michael Brouder
Ed Roth
Jim Osborn

24. Promotion: News Campaign

10PM Topicals
KCNC-TV, Denver
Barry DeCrane

The People of News 4
KCNC-TV, Denver
Clyde D. Becker
Barry DeCrane
Robert Smith

News Four Undercover
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Rick Laurenzo

Severe Weather Campaign
KOTV, Tulsa
Donita Quesnel

Great News, Denver
KWGN-TV, Denver
Michael Brouder
Michael Cannon
Steven Bathje

The Spirit of What We Do...
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Dave Muscari
Jim Glass

25. Promotions: Non-News Campaign

Reeves Campaign
KCNC-TV, Denver
Barry DeCrane

Let’s Ride
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Rick Laurenzo
Jim Monroe
Sterling Johnson

Rangers 93-Rockin’ the House
KTVT-TV, Ft. Worth
Barry Smith
James Wrenn
Stacy Needham
Lee Roy Parnell

How the West Was Lost
KUSA-TV, Denver
Steve Carter
Lance Hope

Everybody’s Town
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Dave Muscari
Jim Glass

26. Promotion: Spot Announcement for News

Sex on TV
KCNC-TV, Denver
Clyde D. Becker
Alison Harder

Mister Food "Mom with a Beard"
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Sterling Johnson

Southern Exposure
KOTV, Tulsa
Joe Kozlowski
Jeff Popkess

The Perfect Man
KWCH-TV, Wichita
Susan Kimmell

Free to Kill
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Jennifer Lynn Johnson

Texas Murder Mysteries
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Jim Glass

27. Promotion: Spot Announcement Non-News

The Bolder Boulder
KCNC-TC, Denver
Clyde D. Becker
Kandy Barry
Mark Shepard

The Bill McCartney Show
KCNC-TV, Denver
Clyde D. Becker
Kandy Barry

Box Office America
KDAF-TV, Dallas
Roger Vertrees
Bob Dickinson

Rangers ‘93 Rockin’ The House
KTVT-TV, Ft. Worth
Barry Smith
James Wrenn
Stacy Needham
Lee Roy Parnell

Images ‘92
WFAA-TV, Dallas
Jennifer Lynn Johnson

We’ll Take You There-"Crack of Dawn"
KRMA-TV, Denver
John W. Burshtan

28. Production Engineering

The 1993 Bolder Boulder
KCNC-TV, Denver
David Harder
C. Jerome Davidson
Ed Harper
Randy Hampton

News 4 Parade of Lights
KCNC-TV, Denver
David Harder
C. Jerome Davidson
Robert Meacham
Dean Ladany

Beyond Color
KUSA-TV, Denver
Earl Thomas
Dave Boettcher
Greg Standerfer
Randy Casterlin

29. Special Engineering Achievement

The 1993 Bolder Boulder
KCNC-TV, Denver
Doug Houston
Randy Hampton
Mike Silva
John Baich

First Alert Storm Team Nightscope
KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City
Chris Lee

30. Music

News 4 Music Package
KCNC-TV, Denver
Dan Diamond
Jerome Gilmer
Tim Tickner

Mama Never Told Me - R.A.P.
KUSA-TV, Denver
Sheri Kaz
Tyrone Campbell

Rockies Music Video
KWGN-TV, Denver
Jim Salestrom

31. Animation Production Design

Michael Irving Show
Egad!, Dallas
Jon Fox

Pontiac Play-Off Pick
KCNC-TV, Denver
Dan Diamond
Alison Harder
Terri Bassett

Maury Povich "Talk’s Not Cheap" Giveaway
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Michael Stancato

"Hollywood One on One"-Cliffhanger
KUSA-TV, Denver
Lance Hope
Jim Brisnehan
Michael Watson
Michael Banowetz

Saturday Matinee Open
KWGN-TV, Denver
George Riddell
Steve Johnston
Nat Zimmerman

Cinema 2 Open
KWGN-TV, Denver
George Riddell
Steve Johnston
Nat Zimmerman

32. Anchor-News

Lost Aspen Skiers
KCNC-TV, Denver
Bill Stuart

David Crabtree
KCNC-TV, Denver
David Crabtree

News 4 Texas 6pm Show
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Julia Jackson

33. Anchor-Sports

Les Shapiro/ Sports
KCNC-TV, Denver
Les Shapiro

"End of an Era"-Daily Sportscast
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Craig James

Curt Sandoval/ Sportscast
KMGH-TV, Denver
Curt Sandoval

34. Anchor-Weather

Marty Matthews’ Weather
KCNC-TV, Denver
Marty Matthews

Cliff Morrison Meteorologist
KMGH-TV, Denver
Cliff Morrison

Pam Daale Meteorologist
KMGH-TV, Denver
Pam Daale

Mike Nelson
KUSA-TV, Denver
Mike Nelson

35. Producer: Newscast

Avalanche
KCNC-TV, Denver
Steve Holzer

L.A.P.D. Trial
KUSA-TV, Denver
David Brody

Mikey Found/5pm
KUSA-TV, Denver
Darren Richards

36. Direction: Live

The 1993 Bolder Boulder
KCNC-TV, Denver
Terry Trovato

9Who Care
KUSA-TV, Denver
Duke Hartman

37. Direction: Tape/Live

The Adventures of the Morris Brothers
KDAF-TV, Dallas
Ernest Conde

Hollywood One on One-Show 89
KUSA-TV, Denver
Earl Thomas

Mama Never Told Me - R.A.P.
KUSA-TV, Denver
Sheri Kaz

Keeper of the Faith
KUSA-TV, Denver
Michael Watson

38. Editing: Documentary, Magazine

Aztec
KCNC-TV, Denver
John Cummings

The Canyonlands
KUSA-TV, Denver
Michael Watson

Keeper of the Faith
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dave Delozier

The Dream Comes True
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Kuhrt

39. Editing: News Series, News Feature

Snow’s Coming
KCNC-TV, Denver
Bill Carr

Zapping
KCNC-TV, Denver
Kevin Hartfield

Stronger Sex
KCNC-TV, Denver
Breck Larson

Somalia: A Nation in Crises
KMGH-TV, Denver
John C. P. Goheen

40. Editing: Promotion, PSAs

Reeves vs Seattle II
KCNC-TV, Denver
Barry Decrane

12 Hours to Deadline
KOTV, Tulsa
Delton Gantt

Danger Down Under
WFAA-TV, Denver
Paul Hussel

41. Editing: Spot News

Barricaded Gunman
KUSA-TV, Denver
Lloyd Gottschalk

Voices In the Flames
KWTX-TV, Waco
Barry Weyand

42. Editing: Sports, Entertainment

David Nied
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Kuhrt

Dog Day Afternoon
KUSA-TV, Denver
David Hunt

Bend Rockies
KUSA-TV, Denver
Barry Sublett

Boys of Summer
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dan Wood

The Dream Begins
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Kuhrt

43. Editing: Post-Production/On-Line

Aztec
KCNC-TV, Denver
Alison Harder

Box Office America
KDAF-TV, Dallas
Bob Dickinson

Hollywood One on One - "Cliffhanger"
KUSA-TV, Denver
Lance Hope

Beyond Color
KUSA-TV, Denver
Michael Watson

44. Lighting

1992 Holiday Campaign
KCNC-TV, Denver
J. Michael Russell

John Keating on Sports
KMGH-TV, Denver
Marvin Gill

I Want to Live
KUSA-TV, Denver
Earl Thomas

Hollywood One on One
KUSA-TV, Denver
Earl Thomas

45. Audio

Ultimate Taxi
KCNC-TV, Denver
Scott Rensberger

Night Moves
KCNC-TV, Denver
Douglas Legore

Snow’s Coming
KCNC-TV, Denver
Bill Carr

A Christmas Carol
KUSA-TV, Denver
Eric Kehe

Boys of Summer
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dan Wood

46. Set Design

KMGH-TV Colorado’s 7 News Set
KMGH-TV, Denver
George Andrus

9 Who Care
KUSA-TV, Denver
Jeff Gruber

The Dream Comes True
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Brisnehan

Hollywood One on One
KUSA-TV, Denver
Jeff Gruber

47. Still Graphics

A Year in 2 Minutes
KUSA-TV, Denver
Jim Brisnehan

Under Deadline
KUSA-TV, Denver
David Watro

Make Me a Graphic...
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Brisnehan

48. Videography/Cinematography: Documentary, Magazine

Aztec
KCNC-TV, Denver
John Cummings

Keeper of the Faith
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dave Delozier

The Canyonlands
KUSA-TV, Denver
Michael Watson

Journey for Justice
KUSA-TV, Denver
Eric Kehe

49. Videography/Cinematography: News Series, News Feature

Wild Horses
KCNC-TV
Bill Masure

Ultimate Taxi
KCNC-TV, Denver
Scott Rensberger

Somalia: A Nation in Crises
KMGH-TV, Denver
John C. P. Goheen

Keeper Of the Faith
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dave Delozier

50. Videography/Cinematography: Promos, PSAs

Going Home
DeSciose Productions, Denver
Nicholas DeSciose

1992 Holiday Campaign
KCNC-TV, Denver
J. Michael Russell

Fat Tire Classic
KMGH-TV, Denver
Marvin K. Gill

John Saul Horror Story
KUSA-TV, Denver
Bill Ward

50A. Videography/Cinematography: Spot News

Century II Riot
KAKE-TV, Wichita
Brad Nygaard

Lakewood Drug Bust
KCNC-TV, Denver
Jerry Curran

Dallas Parade Riot
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Max Stacy

Racist Attack
KUSA-TV, Denver
John P. Franzgrote

51. Videography/Cinematography: Entertainment, Sports

Rusty
KCNC-TV, Denver
Douglas Legore

Evening Ride
KDFW-TV, Dallas
Max Stacy

Jenny’s Story
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Kuhrt

The Man in the Middle
KUSA-TV
Dave Delozier

Kid’s Hockey
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dave Delozier

The Dream Begins
KUSA-TV, Denver
John Kuhrt

52. Writing: News

It’s History
KMGH-TV, Denver
Pat Woodard

Read My Lips
KMGH-TV, Denver
Pat Woodard

Journey for Justice
KUSA-TV, Denver
Lorie Hirose

The Real Christmas
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dave Delozier

53. Writing: Non-News Programming

The Colorado: Lifeblood of the West
KUSA-TV, Denver
Pattie Logan

Keeper of the Faith
KUSA-TV, Denver
Gary L. Shapiro

Hollywood One on One Covers the Oscars
KUSA-TV, Denver
Scott Patrick

54. Writing: Promotion, PSAs

Ya Gotta Be Bad Sometimes!!
KCNC-TV, Denver
Carol Lehr

CU vs. Oklahoma State
KCNC-TV, Denver
Clyde D. Becker

1992 Year-Ender
KWGN-TV, Denver
Michael Brouder

55. Journalistic Enterprise

"Suzanne McCarroll"
KCNC-TV, Denver
Suzanne McCarroll

Rensberger Reports
KCNC-TV, Denver
Scott Rensberger

Somalia: A Nation in Crises
KMGH-TV, Denver
John C. P. Goheen

"Paula Woodward"
KUSA-TV, Denver
Paula Woodward

"Dave Delozier"
KUSA-TV, Denver
Dave Delozier

56. Student Productions: Student Informational Program

Profiles in Diversity at CSU
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins
Stacy Broderick
Jim Fairchild
Jon Storey
Sara Easterly

CTV News
Student Television Productions
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins
Mike Ziegenhagen
Mario Caballero
Lane Lyon
Shelley Madden