NBC NEWS WINS FIVE EMMY AWARDS

Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 1:33 PM by Daily Nightly Editor

NEW YORK September 22, 2009 - NBC News was a big winner at yesterday's 30th Annual News and Documentary Emmy awards. The network took home five awards, including three for "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams." The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences also recognized NBC News for outstanding live coverage of Decision 2008 Election Night results.

"NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" won three Emmy awards, more than any other evening news broadcast and tying CBS' "60 Minutes" for the most honored broadcast news program. "Nightly" was recognized twice for "Tip of the Spear," a report by Richard Engel, and for "Bailout Talks Collapse."

Engel and his team followed the soldiers of Viper Company in what has been called the most dangerous place in Afghanistan the Korengal Valley. The team witnessed the death of a solider killed by friendly fire and gave viewers a vivid picture of life on the frontlines. "Tip of the Spear" has previously been honored with a Peabody award, Edward R. Murrow award, Sigma Delta Chi award, and Overseas Press Club award citation, making it one of the most celebrated reports of the award season.

"Bailout Talks Collapse," which aired on the September 29, 2008 broadcast, captured the day in which Wall Street and Capitol Hill collided in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for the rest of the election year and a worsening economy.

"Dateline NBC" received an outstanding quick turnaround editing honor for "Tim Russert Obituary."

The following is a list of NBC News Emmys Wins and Credits:

OUTSTANDING LIVE COVERAGE OF A BREAKING NEWS STORY LONG FORM

NBC News Decision 2008 Election Night

Executive Producers: Philip Alongi, Alexandra Wallace Senior Producers: Bob Epstein, Cliff Kappler

Anchor: Brian Williams

Anchor/Correspondents: Tom Brokaw, Ann Curry, Lester Holt, Andrea Mitchell, Chuck Todd

Producers: Doug Adams, Heather Allan, Laura Allenbaugh, Ana Maria Arumi, John Baiata, Denise Baker, Donna Bass, John Boxley, Patrick Burkey, Martha Caskey, John Cheang, Jack Chesnutt, Amy Chiaro, Chris Colvin, Catherine Corrigan, Bradley A. Davis, Subrata De, Robert Dembo, Clare Duffy, Missy Dunlop, Carol Eggers, Lauren Fairbanks, Betsy Fischer, Patrice Fletcher, Kerri Forrest, Scott Foster, Roxanne Garcia, Maralyn Gelefsky, Hilary Guy, Madeleine Haeringer, Al Henkel, Stephanie Himango, Mark Hudspeth, Michelle Jaconi, Christina Jamison, Leo Juarez, Naomi Karam, Les Kretman, Susan Kroll, Courtney Kube, Laura Kurinsky, Richard Latour, Margaret Lehrman, Sarah Lusk, Megan Marcus, Domenico Montanaro, Geraldine Moriba Meadows, Mark Murray, Neil O'Brien, Amber Payne, Michelle Perry, Terry Pickard, Alexandra Pournaras, Katie Primm, Samira Puskar, Meghan Reeder,Rob Rivas, Tom Rotunno, Antoine Sanfuentes, Olivia Santini, Joel Seidman, Robin Skolnick, Kenneth Strickland, Bethany Thomas, Shawna Thomas, Kelly Venardos, Adam Verdugo, Mike Viquierra, Huma Zaidi, John Zito

Directors: Jim Gaines, Ray Herbert, Geoff Hoffman, Brett Holey, John Libretto

Correspondents: Peter Alexander, Ron Allen, Kevin Corke, Tom Costello, Lee Cowan, Rehema Ellis, Richard Engel, Dawna Friesen, Savannah Guthrie, Tamron Hall, Michelle Kosinski, Phil Le Beau, Ron Mott, Kelly O'Donnell, Norah O'Donnell, Jeannie Ohm, Michael Okwu, Darren Rovell, Luke Russert, Kerry Sanders, Mara Schiavocampo, Janet Shamlian, Mike Taibbi, Don Teague, Anne Thompson, Kevin Tibbles, Mike Viqueira, Ian Williams, John Yang Elections Director: Sheldon Gawiser Planning Directors: Adam Benalt, Marc Greenstein

OUTSTANDING COVERAGE OF A BREAKING NEWS STORY IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST:

"NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" Bailout Talks Collapse

Anchor and Managing Editor: Brian Williams Executive Producer: Alexandra Wallace Senior Broadcast Producer: Bob Epstein Senior Producers: Doug Adams, Patti Domm, Tracey Lyons, Albert Oetgen,

Producers: Jay Blackman, Gene Choo, Christine Colvin, Patrice Fletcher, Kerri Forrest, A.J. Goodwin, Aarne Heikkila, John Holland, Kenneth Strickland, Mike Viquierra

Correspondents: Maria Bartiromo, Tom Costello, Steve Liesman, Andrea Mitchell, Kevin Tibbles, Chuck Todd

OUTSTANDING CONTINUING COVERAGE OF A NEWS STORY IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST:

"NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" Tip of the Spear

Executive Producer: Alexandra Wallace

Senior Broadcast Producer: Bob Epstein

Senior Foreign Producer: Mary Laurence Flynn Anchor and Managing Editor: Brian Williams

Producers: Madeleine Haeringer, Beverly Chase, Bredun Edwards, Joo Lee, Michelle Neubert, Matt Softley,

Director: Brett Holey

Correspondent: Richard Engel

BEST STORY IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST:

"NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" Tip of the Spear

Executive Producer: Alexandra Wallace

Senior Broadcast Producer: Bob Epstein

Senior Foreign Producer: Mary Laurence Flynn Anchor and Managing Editor: Brian Williams

Producers: Madeleine Haeringer, Beverly Chase, Bredun Edwards, Joo Lee, Michelle Neubert, Matt Softley,

Director: Brett Holey

Correspondent: Richard Engel

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: EDITING QUICK TURNAROUND:

"Dateline NBC" Tim Russert Obituary

Editors: Robert Allen and Robert Brandel