1994 HEARTLAND REGIONAL EMMY AWARDS NOMINEES
1: Extended News Coverage
Eye On Children
KWTV, Oklahoma City
KWTV Newsroom Staff
Shame of Rush Springs
KWTV, Oklahoma City
KWTV Newsline Nine Staff
Restaurant Rampage
KCNC, Denver
News 4 Staff
Pilgrimage to the Peaks
KUSA, Denver
9 News Staff
2: Spot News
Day of Tornadoes
KFOR, Oklahoma City
Mike Morgan
Mike Duncan
Jeff Piotrowski
Dick Freeman
Tornado (Prime Time Texas )
WFAA, Dallas
Byron Harris
Linda Levy
Restaurant Murders
KUSA, Denver
Adele Arakawa
Tom Costello
David Renwick
A. Graham Clarke
Boulder Standoff
KUSA, Denver
Dave Delozier
Kim Christiansen
Creek Triage/School Hospital
KUSA, Denver
Mark Koebrich
Tom Costello
Dan Wood
John Franzgrote
3: General News-No Limit
Heart Attack
KCNC, Denver
Dr. Dave Hnida
David Gregg
Steve Vriesman
Raetta Holdman Webster
Hospital Infection
WFAA, Dallas
Vince Patton
Project Open Heart
KUSA, Denver
Tom Costello
Kenny Hamilton
Pet Diplomas
KUSA, Denver
Paula Woodward
Janice Jensen
John Franzgrote
Ann King
Lisa Ryan: DWI Stop
KXAS, Fort Worth
Guy Morton
Kathleen McDonald
4: General News-24 Hours
Beth Haynes Funeral
KCNC, Denver
Jim Hanchett
Bob Burke
Homeless For Christmas
KMGH, Denver
Pat Woodard
Hank Bargine
Chance Of A Lifetime
KUSA, Denver
John Kuhrt
Ed Fillmer
Roger Wolfe
5: Live News
Mass Hysteria
KCNC, Denver
Jack MacKenzie
Mike Fierberg
Brian Maass
Kathy Walsh
Unforgettable Moment
KUSA, Denver
John Fosholt
Ed Fillmer
Bruce Fauser
Dan Dennison
Lancaster Tornado
KDFW, Dallas
Brett Shipp
Tony Furlow
6: News Feature
Rocky Mountain Wry-
Texas vs Colorado
WFAA, Dallas
Byron Harris
Long Journey Home
KOCO, Oklahoma City
Jane Braden
Gary Wolfe
Slanguage 101
KUSA, Denver
Brad Houston
7: Non-News Feature
Feeding Time at the Zoo
KDTV/Ch.8, Denver
Talliver Hare
Get Plastered
KUSA, Denver
Mark Koebrich
Mike Harrity
8: Investigative Reporting
Food Stamps
KUSA, Denver
Paula Woodward
Janice Jensen
John Franzgrote
Grand Prairie School Board Trip
KDFW, Dallas
Brett Shipp
Phil Fleming
Bryan Lochhead
Golden Years, Dark Days
KDFW,Dallas
Becky Oliver
Phil Fleming
Fletcher Bransford
Stolen Wishes:
The Special Wish Foundation
KMGH, Denver
John Ferrugia
9: Special Events Coverage
The 1994 Bolder Boulder
KCNC, Denver
Tom Edwards
Tom Richards
Terry Trovato
Bill Reef
River Ruin & Recovery
KMGH, Denver
Christine Oldroyd
Andy Dudley
Pam Daale
Ernie Bjorkman
Late Night With Pope John Paul
KUSA, Denver
Asa Darrow
Jack Maher
Ed Sardella
A. Graham Clarke
10: Sports Reporting
Steve Palermo
Belo Broadcasting/Prime
Time Texas, Dallas
Bruce LeVine
Norm Tindell
Boxing Broncos
KCNC, Denver
Kevin Hartfield
Doug Legore
Kali’s Illness
KUSA, Denver
John Kuhrt
Kevin Corke
11: Sports Program
The Boys Are Back
KUSA, Denver
Barry Sublett
Tony Lamb
Asa Darrow
Tom Green
Colorado Sportswomen #2
KCNC, Denver
Cj Grammer
Marcia Neville
Inge Gill
Alison Harder
12: Sports Live Coverage
Bronco’s Beat Live-“Chicago”
KCNC, Denver
Douglas Legore
Les Shapiro
Mark Baker
John Allen
Nuggets Pre-Game Show
(Utah Game 5)
KUSA, Denver
Barry Sublett
Ron Zappolo
John Kuhrt
Bruce Fauser
13: Documentary: Current Issues
Yellowstone: Up From The Ashes
KMGH, Denver
Pat Woodard
Jim Weis
John C.P. Goheen
Coby Howell
A Matter of Life and Death
KCNC, Denver
Kathy Walsh
Dan Fox
Vicki Hildner
Alison Harder
Unsung Heros-Show #10-
Helping Thy Neighbor
Richardson-Carroll
Productions, Dallas
Janet R. Carroll
14: Documentary: Artistic/
Historical/Cultural
The Day That Changed The World
KUSA, Denver
Lorie Hirose
John Kuhrt
Michael Watson
Feel it in My Bones
KERA, Dallas
Sheila Cooper
Christine McConnell
Women of Courage
K M Productions,
Denver
Ken Magid
Strong Medicine
NETV, Lincoln
Joe Turco
15: Target Audience Program
To Walk With Laura
OETA, Oklahoma City
Robert L. Allen
Charles Newcomb
Matt Rumley
Ron Demers
Signature 3-The Healing Journey
KSNW, Wichita
Ted Lewis
Melissa Beck
Carl Bonner
Gregg Cox
Against All Odds
KUSA, Denver
Ed Sardella
Sherry Niermann
Dan Dvorak
Michael Watson
16: Public Affairs Program
It’s Never Too Late
KUSA, Denver
Ed Sardella
Dan Dvorak
Sherry Niermann
Michael Watson
A+ For Teachers Challenges
of the 90’s
KCNC, Denver
John Allen
Karen Layton
Sherri Velte
Derek Wilson
Destination: DIA
KCNC, Denver
Vicki Hildner
Glenn McReynolds
Aimee Sporer
Bill Stuart
17: Informational/Instructional Program
News for Kids/Kids Locked Up
KCNC, Denver
Karen Weinman
Jeff Wilkins
Anna Rooke
Ron Luton
Alzheimers
KCNC, Denver
Scott Rensberger
Teen Court
KRMA, Denver
Walter Baas
Daniel Mercure
Giants of the Sea
KCNC, Denver
Vicki Hildner
Gerardo Pedroza
Bill Stuart
Alison Harder
18: Interview/Discussion Program
Crosroads: Run for Your Life
KMGH, Denver
Christine Oldroyd
Anne Trujillo
Julie Hayden
Lottery Tour/Ponca City
KFOR, Oklahoma City
Tom Pratt
Lance Leslie
Texans #14
Phillips Productions,
Dallas
Bob Phillips
Jason Anderson
Steve Fitzpatrick
19: Entertainment Program
Hollywood One on One Show 131 –
The Oscars
KUSA, Denver
Scott Patrick
Kimberly Bontempo
Mike Banowetz
David Hunt
Prelude to the Academy Awards
KOCO, Oklahoma City
Dino Lalli
High Country Hits #58
KUSA, Denver
Kimberly Allen
Duke Hartman
Lesa Bucks
Kelly Burke
Colcannon
DCPA, Denver
Dirk Olson
Max Watkins
Scott Smith
20: Youth/Children’s Program
News For Kids/Kids Speak Out
KCNC, Denver
Karen Weinman
Beth Legore
Breck Larson
Mary Brenneman
News for Kids/TV News
KCNC, Denver
Karen Weinman
Beth Legore
Jeff Wilkins
Alison Harder
News for Kids/Olympics
KCNC, Denver
Karen Weinman
Beth Legore
Jeff Wilkins
Alison Harder
Really Short Shows
KRMA, Denver
John W. Burshtan
Daniel Mercure
Walter Baas
21: Editorial/Commentary
Football or Family
KCNC, Denver
Greg Moody
They’re a DIrty Team
KUSA, Denver
Ron Zappolo
Celebrity Killers
KCNC, Denver
Greg Moody
Focus on a Child
KCNC, Denver
Greg Moody
22: Public Service Announcements: Campaigns
Santa’s Helpers
WFAA, Dallas
Dave Muscari
Cathy Helean
Never Stop Learning
KUSA, Denver
Kayleen Dougall
Jan Zieser
Andy Schaeffer
Wannabe? Think Twice
KUSA, Denver
Jean Galloway
Mike Watson
Jan Zieser
Sonny Jackson
Children First: PSA Campaign
KOCO, Oklahoma City
MacTroy
Barbara Gautheir
23: Public Service Announcements: Single Announcement
Sign for Life
WFAA, Dallas
David Elder
Gemma Smith
Mini Grand Prix
KOTV, Tulsa
Kim Sorensen
Jeff Popkess
Delton Gantt
Ride the Rockies
KCNC, Denver
Barry DeCrane
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
KCNC, Denver
J. Michael Russell
Sherri Velte
“We’re the #1 Hope”
Berg Film Productions,
Denver
Robert Berg III
Bridget Koan
24: Promotion: Station
Image Campaign
Project 8: Family First
WFAA, Dallas
Dave Muscari
Cathy Helean
Jim Glass
Christmas Promos
KFOR, Oklahoma City
Roxann Nelson
Michelle Fink
JaM Campaign
KXAS, Fort Worth
Lee Spieckerman
Lisa Phelps-Dawes
Pattie Wayne
25: Promotion: News Campaign
Watch the Skies
KUSA, Denver
Steve Carter
Steve Thaxton
R. Andy Schaeffer
HansenStyle I
WFAA, Dallas
Jim Glass
Letters to Channel Four
KDFW, Dallas
Rick Laurenzo
Barbara Graham
Lisa Farmer
Jim Monroe
HansenStyle II
WFAA, Dallas
Jim Glass
26: Promotion: Non-News
Campaign
Auction Newsreel Campaign
KERA, Dallas
Linda Stogner
Choose to Participate
KDTV/Ch. 8, Denver
Talliver Hare
Visions: The Women’s Expo
WFAA, Dallas
Jennifer Lynn Johnson
Jimmy Graham
Paul Hussel
Mike Doocy
KDFW, Dallas
Rick Laurenzo
Sterling Johnson
Jim Monroe
27: Promotion: Spot
Announcement For News
The Human Touch
WFAA, Dallas
Jim Glass
The Family Secrets
KXAS, Ft. Worth
Crystal Smith
Guy Taflinger
Gang of Hope
KXAS, Dallas
Crystal Smith
Keith O’Neal
Testing the Toys II
KXAS, Dallas
Crystal Smith
Rockies Spring Training
KCNC, Denver
Clyde Becker
Terri Bassett
28: Promotion: Spot
Announcement Non-News
TV 20’s Greatest TV Hits
KTVD, Englewood
Philip Kane
Charles Minow
Psycho/Shining Stack
KWGN, Englewood
George Riddell
Afternoon Kids Block II
KDAF, Dallas
Bob Dickinson
“Holocaust Rememberence”
Generic Promo
KERA/KDTN, Dallas
Todd Gould
Chris Rovillo
29: Production Engineering
Colcannon
DCPA, Denver
Jim Smith
The 1994 Bolder Boulder
KCNC, Denver
David Harder
C. Jerome Davidson
Joe Viani
David Porta
30: Special Engineering
Achievement
Pilgrimage to the Peaks
KUSA, Denver
Don Perez
Myron Oliner
Ben Kretchmar
Les Jensen
The 1994 Bolder Boulder
KCNC, Denver
Doug Houston
First Video
KFOR, Oklahoma City
Melissa Klinzing
Dick Freeman
Mike Morgan
Dick Marley
31: Music
HansenStyle II
WFAA, Dallas
Jim Glass
Jake Pittman
1994 Rangers-“Rockin’ the House”
KTVT, Ft. Worth
Barry Smith
Lee Roy Parnell
Colorado Landscapes
KRMA, Denver
Bryan Savage
Hollywood One on One Theme
KUSA, Denver
Michael Watson
Daniel Clawson
Jim Berger
32: Animation Production Design
Pilgrimage to the Peaks
KUSA, Denver
Michael Watson
Jim Brisnehan
John Brisnehan
Dave Watro
Yellowstone: Five Years After FIre
KCNC, Denver
Terri Bassett
Primetime Texas
WFAA, Dallas
Jennifer Lynn Johnson
Jerry Cadigan
33: Anchor-News
Bill Stuart — Steamboat Explosion
KCNC, Denver
Bill Stuart
Restaurant Murders
KUSA, Denver
Adele Arakawa
The Pope and the People
KUSA, Denver
Anne Lanker
34: Anchor-Sports
9 Sports with Ron Zappolo
KUSA, Denver
Ron Zappolo
Sports Anchoring
KMGH, Denver
Curt Sandoval
Les Shapiro – 2
KCNC, Denver
Les Shapiro
35: Anchor-Weather
Mike Morgan Weather
KFOR, Oklahoma City
Mike Morgan
Gary England Weather
KWTV, Oklahoma City
Gary England
Backyard Weather with Mike Nelson
KUSA, Denver
Mike Nelson
36: Producer-Newscast
News 4 at 5 (12/15/93)
KCNC, Denver
Tim Wieland
Colorado’s 7 News at 10 (3/15/94)
KMGH, Denver
David P. Mitchell
News 4 at 5 (1/17/94)
KCNC, Denver
Tim Wieland
Restaurant Murders
KUSA, Denver
Jene Nelson
Super in Seattle
KUSA, Denver
David Brody
37: Direction-Live
Cherry Creek Mass
KCNC, Denver
Tom Edwards
Papal Prayer Vigil
KCNC, Denver
Tom Edwards
9 Who Care
KUSA, Denver
Duke Hartman
38: Direction Tape/Film
Signature 3-The Healing Journey
KSNW, Wichita
Carl Bonner
Project Open Heart
KUSA, Denver
Mike Watson
News for Kids/Kids Locked Up
KCNC, Denver
Karen Weinman
Five Extraordinary Days
KCNC, Denver
Gene Guerin
39: Editing: Documentary,
Magazine
Against All Odds
KUSA, Denver
Dan Dvorak
Yellowstone: Five Years After Fire
KCNC, Denver
John Cummings
The Gathering
KUSA, Denver
John Kuhrt
The Day that Changed the World
KUSA, Denver
John Kuhrt
40: Editing: News Series,
News Feature
Wings of Spring
KMGH, Denver
Coby Howell
Parking
KUSA, Denver
John Franzgrote
Slanguage 101
KUSA, Denver
Brad Houston
Symphony Rafting
KCNC, Denver
Scott Rensberger
41: Editing: Promotions, PSAs
Students with a Record
WFAA, Dallas
Jerry Cadigan
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
KCNC, Denver
J. Michael Russell
Faces of Freedom
WFAA, Dallas
Paul Hussel
Cuba Uncensored
WFAA, Dallas
Jerry Cadigan
42: Editing: Spot News
Boulder Standoff
KUSA, Denver
Dave Delozier
Restaurant Rampage
KCNC, Denver
Bill Masure
Sewer Rescue
KMGH, Denver
Hank Bargine
43: Editing: Sports,
Entertainment
Bat Boy
KUSA, Denver
John Kuhrt
Tom Hammonds Profile
KUSA, Denver
Barry Sublett
Elway-Huddle Tape
KUSA, Denver
John Kuhrt
Get a Grip
KUSA, Denver
John Kuhrt
44: Editing: Post-Production/On-Line Editor
Watching Wade
KCNC, Denver
Alison Harder
On the Cusp of Danger
WFAA, Dallas
Jerry Cadigan
Feeding Time at the Zoo
KDTV/Ch. 8, Denver
Talliver Hare
Super Hoops
KCNC, Denver
Derek Wilson
45: Lighting
The Storyteller
KUSA, Denver
John Nickel
1993 Holiday Campaign
KCNC, Denver
J. Michael Russell
Up With People World in Motion
KUSA, Denver
Earl Thomas
News for Kids/Olympics
KCNC, Denver
Jeff Wilkins
46: Audio
Symphony Rafting
KCNC, Denver
Scott Rensberger
Harley the Singing Dog
KUSA, Denver
Dan Dvorak
The Musician
KUSA, Denver
John Nickel
Mile High Magic
KMGH, Denver
Tim Jensen
47: Set Design
Sports Extra Set: Rockies,
Broncos & Nuggest Show Segments
KCNC, Denver
Sherri Velte
News for Kids/Olympics
KCNC, Denver
David Barnes
Pilgrimmage to the Peaks
KUSA, Denver
Jeff Gruber
9 News 4 O’Clock
KUSA, Denver
Jeff Gruber
48: Still Graphics
Still Graphics/David Kammerzell
KCNC, Denver
David Kammerzell
Here’s Johnny
KUSA, Denver
John Brisnehan
Graphics by Jim
KUSA, Denver
Jim Brisnehan
49: Videography/Cinematography:
Documentary Magazine
Treasures of the Vatican
KMGH, Denver
Carl Filoreto
Against All Odds
KUSA, Denver
Dan Dvorak
Yellowstone: Five Years After Fire
KCNC, Denver
John Cummings
50: Videography/Cinematography:
News Series, News Feature
Voice of the Valley
KCNC, Denver
Jeff WIlkins
Symphony Rafting
KCNC, Denver
Scott Rensberger
Yellowstone: Five Years After Fire
KCNC, Denver
John Cummings
51: Videography/Cinematography:
Promotions, PSAs
The Human Touch
WFAA, Dallas
Kevin Moran
“Storm”
KXAS/ Ind., Fort Worth
Pattie M. Wayne
52: Videography/Cinematography:
Spot News
Cat FIre
KUSA, Denver
Kenny Hamilton
Graduation Melee
KUSA, Denver
Kenny Hamilton
The Road Froze Up
KCNC, Denver
Bill Masure
53: Videography/Cinematography:
Sports, Entertainment
Canyon Kayakers
KCNC, Denver
Brett Wood
Chicks with Sticks
KUSA, Denver
Dave Delozier
Road to the Top
KMGH, Denver
Dan Dwyer
Stories Under the Nickeltoe
KUSA, Denver
John Nickel
54: Writing-News
Long Journey Home
KOCO, Oklahoma City
Jane Braden
Forgotten Forever
KOTV, Tulsa
Scott Thompson
Shadows of Spting
KUSA, Denver
Gary Shapiro
The Wings Of Spring
KMGH, Denver
Pat Woodard
55: Writing-Programming
The Day That Changed the World
KUSA, Denver
Lorie Hirose
Signature 3-The Healing Journey
KSNW, Wichita
Ted Lewis
Treasures of the Vatican
KMGH, Denver
John Ferrugia
The Sign
KUSA
Denver
John Nickel
Giants of the Sea
KCNC, Denver
Vicki Hildner
56: Writing-Promotion, PSAs
JFK-Case Closed
KXAS, Dallas
Lisa Phelps Dawes
Rockies Baseball
KCNC, Denver
J. Michael Russell
Skylights
KCNC, Denver
Clyde Becker
Perry Mason
KDAF
Dallas
Matthew Kennedy
The Classic Collection:
News Year’s Marathon
KWGN
Englewood
Michael Brouder
57: Journalistic Enterprise
Work of a One Man Band
WOWT, Omaha
Mike McKnight
Journalistic Enterprise/Minshall
KMGH, Denver
Dave Minshall
Journalistic Enterprise/Hildner
KCNC, Denver
Vicki Hildner
Journalistic Enterprise/Houston
KUSA, Denver
Brad Houston
58: Student Productions –
Student Informational Program
CTV NEWS
CSU Student TV Productions,
Ft. Collins
CTV Students/Staff
Wilderness on Wheels
Metro State College,
Denver
Denise Woods
Auraria Update
ACTV/Auraria Campus TV
Network, Denver
John Brendlinger
My Thoughts Are of The Earth
CSU Student TV Productions,
Ft. Collins
CTV Staff
58: Student Productions –
Student Entertainment Program
CTV Presents: The Samples
CSU Student TV Productions,
Ft. Collins
CTV Staff
58: Student Productions – Student
Public Service Announcement
Recycle Boulder
CU School of Journalism/
Mass Comm., Boulder
John Griffis
CTV: Health Services
CSU Student TV Productions,
Ft. Collins
Kevin Strong