Cosby Show head writer Marcus wins Humanities Award
John Markus, 30, Cosby Show head writer, explains the show’s rule to tell the truth over jokes. He was honored with a second consecutive Humanities Award from the Human Family Educational and Cultural Institute, funded by a broadcasters coalition. The awards began in 1975 and seek cultural distinction rather than Emmys glamour.
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Recognition awards honor writers of TV programs
John Darling says awards recognize writers of commercial TV that best communicate enriching human values. He cites Cosby Family Ties St Elsewhere Hill Street Blues Taxi M A S H and Lou Grant as examples. He notes writers may not set out to affirm human dignity but their shows portray real people in relatable situations.
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Truthful TV stories win big in writers contest
Batiuk and Shamray praised for truthful human focus in new TV work. Markus won $10,000 in the 30 minute category for Denise's Friend about a teen girl’s sexuality and parental reaction. Robert Eisele earned $15,000 in the 60 minute category for Ordinary Hero inspired by Oscar Benitez’s real life refugee experience and a Los Angeles writer’s murder case.
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TV News Writers Win Big in Prime Time Prize
Benitez faced near deportation after immigration learned of his illegal entry. Eisele aims to entertain while weaving social themes, not mere politics. The top prize of 25000 went to Vickie Patik for Do You Remember Love, CBS film about Alzheimer's. Other winners include No Greater Gift, Main Street, and The Vanishing Family Crisis in Black America. Fr Ellwood Keizer says the prize defines TV industry goals. David Seltzer notes TV shapes beliefs, stressing educators pretend to be writers.
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