41st Directors Guild of America Awards

The 41st Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in film and television in 1988, were presented on March 11, 1989 at the Beverly Hilton and the Plaza Hotel.[1][2][3] The feature film nominees were announced on January 31, 1989.[4][5]

41st Directors Guild of America Awards
DateMarch 11, 1989 (1989-03-11)
LocationThe Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California
Plaza Hotel, New York City
CountryUnited States
Presented byDirectors Guild of America
Highlights
Best Director Feature Film:Rain ManBarry Levinson

Winners and nominees

Film

Feature Film

Barry LevinsonRain Man

Television

Drama Series

Marshall Herskovitzthirtysomething for "Therapy"

Comedy Series

Steve MinerThe Wonder Years for "Pilot"

Miniseries or TV Film

Lamont JohnsonLincoln

Musical Variety

Walter C. MillerIrving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

Daytime Drama

Jesus TrevinoCBS Schoolbreak Special for "Gangs"

Documentary/Actuality

Merrill Brockway – Great Performances for "On the Move"

Sports

Harry J. Coyle – 1988 World Series

Commercials

Commercials

James Gartner – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' "Braces & Glasses", Major League Baseball's "Interesting Friends", and Church World Service's "Journal"

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

Honorary Life Member

References

  1. Harmetz, Aljean (March 13, 1989). "Levinson Wins Directors Award for 'Rain Man'". The New York Times. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  2. Easton, Nina (March 13, 1989). "'Rain Man' a Step Closer to Oscar?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  3. "Director Barry Levinson Captures Guild's Top Award for 'Rain Man'". Los Angeles Times. March 12, 1989. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  4. Scott, Vernon (January 31, 1989). "Directors Guild reveals 1988 nominees". UPI. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  5. Easton, Nina (February 1, 1989). "Directors Offer a Few Surprises". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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