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Steven Spielberg honored at International Emmy Awards
Perhaps best known for directing silver-screen classics “Jaws”, “E.T.”, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, “Saving Private Ryan”, ‘Back to the Future”, and “Schindler’s List”, Steven Spielberg was honored instead for his contributions to the small screen on Tuesday night. The International Emmy Awards recognized Spielberg with the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Founders Award.
Among Spielberg’s projects on television that earned him the award: “ER”, “SeaQuest”, “Animaniacs”, “Pinky and the Brain”, and “Band of Brothers.”
Accepting the award Spielberg said,
“We certainly need to be responsible and careful about what we put into that box, because what comes out the other end truly has changed the world and will continue to change the world, for better or worse, I'm happy to think it is changing the world for the better.”
While the International Emmy Awards were held in New York it was dominated by British television shows. . The aim of the awards is to recognize television programming produced outside of the United States.
“Life on Mars” took home the Best Drama Series award while Best Comedy Title went to “Little Britain.”
The award for best drama series went to the time-shifting police saga "Life on Mars," while the best comedy title went to "Little Britain," a satirical look at contemporary life in the United Kingdom.
Gordon Ramsey picked up an Emmy for “Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares” in the non-scripted entertainment category.
Best Actress went to Maryam Hassouni for “Offers” and Best Actor was awarded to Ray Winstone for “Vincent”.
“Hiroshima” was awarded the Best Documentary Emmy Award.
Ronald S. Lauder received the academy's Directorate Award for fostering the development of independent television broadcasting in Central and Eastern Europe.
Katie Couric, Christiane Amanpour, Susan Sarandon, Rosie Perez, and Lorenzo Lamas were among the actors and television personalities that presented the awards.
