20th International Emmy Awards

The 20th International Emmy Awards took place in November 23, 1992, at the Sheraton New York. The Award ceremony was hosted by Louis Gossett Jr. and María Conchita Alonso, and televised in November 29, 1992, by PBS.[2][3]

20th International Emmy Awards
LocationNew York Hilton Hotel
New York City, New York, U.S.
Hosted byLouis Gossett Jr.
María Conchita Alonso[1]
Television/radio coverage
NetworkPBS

Ceremony

Nominees were selected by an international panel of television industry executives. More than 250 programs were submitted for judging. Programming from the United Kingdom, with eight, pulled down the most nominations with Canadian programming earning seven mentions. Winners were announced during the 20th Annual International Emmy Awards on November 23, 1993, at the Sheraton New York.

Britain was the big winner at night. The United Kingdom nabbed four awards in six categories. Canada got with two awards and Sweden took home one by tying with Canada in the children’s category.

Special awards were presented to Italian media baron Silvio Berlusconi, who received the International Council’s Directorate Award, and Bill Cosby, who received the Founder’s Award.

The ceremony produced by Joe Cates was broadcast for more than 20 countries. In the PBS network was air a one-hour version displayed in November 29, 1992.[4]

Winners
Best Drama Series Best Popular Arts Program
Best Documentary Best Arts Documentary
  • Jose Carreras: A Life Story - United Kingdom (Iambic Productions)
    • Arena - United Kingdom (BBC)
    • Threads of Hope - Canada (Canamedia Prods.)
Best Performing Arts Program Best Children & Young People Program
  • Pictures On The Edge - Canada (CBC)
    • Canadian Brass: Home Movies - Canada (CBC)
    • Na Floresta - Canada (Société Radio-Canada)
  • Beat That: Hairdressing - United Kingdom (Channel 4)
  • Sorrow: The Nazi Legacy - Sweden (Lidingo Filmpoint Sweden)
    • Alligator Pie - Canada (CBC)

References
  1. "20TH INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS, THE (1992)". tcm.com/.
  2. "Gossett, Alonso Int'l Emmy hosts". Variety. November 10, 1992.
  3. "Nominees for Intl. Emmy Awards announced". Variety.
  4. "U.K. in winner's circle at 19th Int'l Emmys". Variety. November 23, 1992.
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