WITH THREE HONOREES
SILVER CIRCLE INDUCTS SIX NEW MEMBERS
The National Television Academy Arts and Sciences (NATAS), San Francisco/ Northern California Chapter premieres its prestigious Gold Circle honoring four individuals who have spent 50 or more years making significant contributions to the television industry.
The honorees are Lucille Bliss (Lady of 1,000 voices), Jack La Lanne (Godfather of Physical Fitness), Elaine La Lanne (Befit Enterprises) and David Meblin (Mighty Minute Programs).
The members of the Academy submitted names and the inductees were voted upon by the Board of Governors.
In addition, six new members were inducted into the chapter's distinguished Silver Circle, recognizing individuals who have spent over 20 years making significant contributions to the industry.
The inductees include:
John Catchings (Catchings & Associates), Rosy Chu (KTVU), Wayne Freedman (KGO), Don McCuaig (KTVU), Barbara Rodgers (KPIX), and Bill Schechner (KPIX).
The Academy members also submitted names for this honor. From the submitted names, the Silver Circle committee selected a slate of 21 nominees.
Ballots were sent to 122 living members of the 159-member Silver Circle.
Inductees of the Gold and Silver circles receive an honorary life membership in the Academy.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
EMMY AWARDS 2004
Photo by Robert Mohr
John Catchings receives the Governor’s Citation for career achievement
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES/SF - 2002
Inducted into the Silver Circle for “…significant contributions to Northern California television and the local community.”
RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION - 2000
Northern California - Executive Producer – “Best Special News Program” - KPIX-TV
RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION - 1998
Northern California - Executive Producer – “Best Sports Program” - KPIX-TV
RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION - 1997
Northern California - Executive Producer – “Best Special News Program” - KPIX-TV
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES /SF - 1996
EMMY - Outstanding Achievement, Executive Producer “Best Sports Special” - KPIX-TV
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES /SF - 1994
EMMY - Outstanding Achievement, Executive Producer “Best Sports Special” - KPIX-TV
RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION - 1993
Northern California - Executive Producer “Best Sports Feature” - KPIX-TV
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES/SF - 1980
EMMY - “Outstanding Individual Achievement, News Assignment Editor” - KGO-TV
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATED PRESS TV/RADIO ASSOCIATION - 1980
“Best Spot News” - KGO-TV
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATED PRESS TV/RADIO ASSOCIATION - 1979
“Best Live News Coverage” - KGO-TV
