The National Association of Television Program Executives (Natpe) has announced the five recipients of its annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award.
Included in the group are actress Christine Baranski; ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke; TV creator, producer and writer Courtney A. Kemp (Power); NBCUniversal Telemundo Global Studios President Marcos Santana; and Chairman, WarnerMedia News and Sports & President, CNN Worldwide Jeff Zucker.
The 17th annual Tartikoff awards, named for the late, trailblazing entertainment chief of NBC during the 1980s and ’90s, will receive the prestigious award during Natpe’s Miami convention on January 22.
Past Tartikoff honorees include Steven Bochco, James Burrows, Jane Fonda, Bob Greenblatt, David Kelly, Norman Lear, Chuck Lorre, Ted Sarandos, Dick Wolf, and Betty White.
Proceeds from the program will be donated to the Natpe Educational Foundation and the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
The Natpe Educational Foundation was launched in 1978 by the late Lew Klein to promote educational activities...
Included in the group are actress Christine Baranski; ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke; TV creator, producer and writer Courtney A. Kemp (Power); NBCUniversal Telemundo Global Studios President Marcos Santana; and Chairman, WarnerMedia News and Sports & President, CNN Worldwide Jeff Zucker.
The 17th annual Tartikoff awards, named for the late, trailblazing entertainment chief of NBC during the 1980s and ’90s, will receive the prestigious award during Natpe’s Miami convention on January 22.
Past Tartikoff honorees include Steven Bochco, James Burrows, Jane Fonda, Bob Greenblatt, David Kelly, Norman Lear, Chuck Lorre, Ted Sarandos, Dick Wolf, and Betty White.
Proceeds from the program will be donated to the Natpe Educational Foundation and the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
The Natpe Educational Foundation was launched in 1978 by the late Lew Klein to promote educational activities...
- 11/21/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The special “In Memoriam” segment on the 2019 Emmy Awards ceremony will be especially tearful this year. Beloved television legends Tim Conway, Doris Day, Bob Einstein, Valerie Harper, Katherine Helmond, Peggy Lipton, Penny Marshall, Luke Perry, John Singleton and Rip Torn will certainly be just a few people honored with in a musical tribute performed by pop star Halsey.
Let’s take a look back at these TV icons as well as over 60 others who have died since mid-September last year. Many will be included in the memoriam for the live Emmys ceremony for Fox on September 22.
SEECelebrity Deaths 2019: In Memoriam Gallery
Tim Conway died on May 14 at age 85. The comedy legend won six Emmy Awards during his lengthy career, including four for “The Carol Burnett Show,” one for “Coach” and one for “30 Rock.” He was inducted into the TV Academy Hall of Fame in 2002.
Legendary singer and actress...
Let’s take a look back at these TV icons as well as over 60 others who have died since mid-September last year. Many will be included in the memoriam for the live Emmys ceremony for Fox on September 22.
SEECelebrity Deaths 2019: In Memoriam Gallery
Tim Conway died on May 14 at age 85. The comedy legend won six Emmy Awards during his lengthy career, including four for “The Carol Burnett Show,” one for “Coach” and one for “30 Rock.” He was inducted into the TV Academy Hall of Fame in 2002.
Legendary singer and actress...
- 9/21/2019
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
I enrolled in Lew Klein’s class at Temple University and the description said something like, “Would you like a career in show business?” Everybody on Earth checked yes — except for really smart people.
My meetings with Lew were not in a classroom situation; it was always one-on-one, kind of like an introduction to therapy, just an hour of sitting there and him asking questions like, “What do you want to do with your life?” Then he would say, “I know this guy who might be a good person for you to meet.” He saw ...
My meetings with Lew were not in a classroom situation; it was always one-on-one, kind of like an introduction to therapy, just an hour of sitting there and him asking questions like, “What do you want to do with your life?” Then he would say, “I know this guy who might be a good person for you to meet.” He saw ...
- 6/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Professional beach volleyball player Eric Zaun died on Thursday afternoon from an apparent suicide. He was 25.
Zaun died after jumping out of his Atlantic City hotel room, News 12 in New Jersey reported Thursday. The outlet reported that Zaun’s room was on the 29th floor the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa; People reported that police responded to the report of a man found dead in the hotel’s parking lot just after 5:30 p.m. Edt.
Atlantic City Police did not immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap.
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Originally from Cherry Hill, N.J., Zaun moved to California in 2017 to pursue his volleyball career. That year he was named rookie of the year by VolleyballMag.com and the Association of Volleyball Professionals. He previously received the National Volleyball League Breakthrough Athlete award in 2015, according to Volleyballmag.
Zaun died after jumping out of his Atlantic City hotel room, News 12 in New Jersey reported Thursday. The outlet reported that Zaun’s room was on the 29th floor the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa; People reported that police responded to the report of a man found dead in the hotel’s parking lot just after 5:30 p.m. Edt.
Atlantic City Police did not immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap.
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Originally from Cherry Hill, N.J., Zaun moved to California in 2017 to pursue his volleyball career. That year he was named rookie of the year by VolleyballMag.com and the Association of Volleyball Professionals. He previously received the National Volleyball League Breakthrough Athlete award in 2015, according to Volleyballmag.
- 6/14/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Lew Klein, a Philadelphia television executive who was a producer of “American Bandstand” and founded the National Assn. of Television Program Executives, died Wednesday at his home near Philadelphia. He was 91.
Klein was a longtime president of Natpe. He launched the organization’s educational arm, Natpe Foundation, in 1978 and remained head of its educational arm until his death.
“Lew was the soul and inspiration for Natpe,” said Natpe chairman Andy Kaplan. “We will dearly miss his wise counsel, smiling face and his class. He was one of a kind.”
He also worked as an adjunct professor at Temple University for 65 years. In 2017, the school renamed its school of media and communication as the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication.
“Lew Klein has left an indelible imprint on the lives of countless Temple students who have gone on to build successful careers in media, communication and related fields,” said Temple University president Richard Englert.
Klein was a longtime president of Natpe. He launched the organization’s educational arm, Natpe Foundation, in 1978 and remained head of its educational arm until his death.
“Lew was the soul and inspiration for Natpe,” said Natpe chairman Andy Kaplan. “We will dearly miss his wise counsel, smiling face and his class. He was one of a kind.”
He also worked as an adjunct professor at Temple University for 65 years. In 2017, the school renamed its school of media and communication as the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication.
“Lew Klein has left an indelible imprint on the lives of countless Temple students who have gone on to build successful careers in media, communication and related fields,” said Temple University president Richard Englert.
- 6/13/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Lew Klein, founder of Natpe and a broadcasting pioneer who helped create American Bandstand, has died. He was 91 and no cause of death was given.
Natpe chairman Andy Kaplan issued a statement on Klein’s passing:
“It is with the deepest regret that we inform you that Lew Klein, Natpe’s founder and guiding light, has passed away. Lew was the soul and inspiration for Natpe and was tireless in his work and support of both Natpe and the Natpe Foundation, which he founded and served as president until his passing.
“Our condolences go out to Janet, Lew’s wife, who was by his side for a lifetime and always present at Natpe events, and to Lew’s entire family. We will dearly miss his wise counsel, smiling face and his class. He was one of a kind.”
Klein started his career in the 1950s in the programming department of Wfil (now Wpvi) in Philadelphia.
Natpe chairman Andy Kaplan issued a statement on Klein’s passing:
“It is with the deepest regret that we inform you that Lew Klein, Natpe’s founder and guiding light, has passed away. Lew was the soul and inspiration for Natpe and was tireless in his work and support of both Natpe and the Natpe Foundation, which he founded and served as president until his passing.
“Our condolences go out to Janet, Lew’s wife, who was by his side for a lifetime and always present at Natpe events, and to Lew’s entire family. We will dearly miss his wise counsel, smiling face and his class. He was one of a kind.”
Klein started his career in the 1950s in the programming department of Wfil (now Wpvi) in Philadelphia.
- 6/13/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Lew Klein, a longtime broadcast TV executive who founded Natpe and was an executive producer for “American Bandstand,” died on Wednesday. He was 91.
Klein died on Wednesday, according to Temple University, where he taught for more than six decades.
Klein began working at Philadelphia’s local TV station Wfil, now Wpvi, where he directed “Romper Room” and co-created “Captain Noah and His Magical Ark,” two children’s programs in the 1960s. He was an executive producer on “American Bandstand,” the popular music performance and dance show that was hosted by Dick Clark.
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Klein is credited for helping to launch the career of Dick Clark as well as Bob Saget.
Klein founded the National Association of Television Program Executives (Natpe) in 1963 and was its former president; he also founded the Natpe Educational Foundation and served as its president. The Educational Foundation was...
Klein died on Wednesday, according to Temple University, where he taught for more than six decades.
Klein began working at Philadelphia’s local TV station Wfil, now Wpvi, where he directed “Romper Room” and co-created “Captain Noah and His Magical Ark,” two children’s programs in the 1960s. He was an executive producer on “American Bandstand,” the popular music performance and dance show that was hosted by Dick Clark.
Also Read: Edith Gonzalez, Mexican Telenovela Star, Dies at 54
Klein is credited for helping to launch the career of Dick Clark as well as Bob Saget.
Klein founded the National Association of Television Program Executives (Natpe) in 1963 and was its former president; he also founded the Natpe Educational Foundation and served as its president. The Educational Foundation was...
- 6/13/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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