42nd Directors Guild of America Awards explained

42nd Directors Guild of America Awards
Location:The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California
New York City
Country:United States
Presenter:Directors Guild of America
Award1 Type:Best Director Feature Film:
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The 42nd Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in film and television in 1989, were presented on March 10, 1990, at the Beverly Hilton and in New York City.[1] [2] The feature film nominees were announced on January 30, 1990[3] [4] and nominees in six television categories were announced on February 8, 1990.[5]

Winners and nominees

Television

Drama Series
Eric LaneuvilleL.A. Law for "I'm in the Nude for Love"
Comedy Series
Barnet KellmanMurphy Brown for "Brown Like Me"
Miniseries or TV Film
Dan CurtisWar and Remembrance
Musical Variety
Don MischerGreat Performances for "Gregory Hines: Tap Dance in America"
Daytime Drama
Victoria HochbergWonderWorks for "Jacob Have I Loved"
Documentary/Actuality
Peter Rosen – The Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Here to Make Music "
  • Gene Laski – American Masters for "W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult"
Sports
Robert Fishman – 1989 US Open

D.W. Griffith Award

Frank Capra Achievement Award

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

Honorary Life Member

Notes and References

  1. News: Bernstein. Sharon. Oliver Stone Wins Directors Award, Next the Oscar?. April 9, 2018. Los Angeles Times. March 12, 1990.
  2. News: Scott. Vernon. The entertainment industry's guilds and critics have been scurrying.... April 9, 2018. UPI. March 15, 1990.
  3. News: Guild Announces Surprise Nominees for 1989 Directing Achievement Award. April 9, 2018. Los Angeles Times. January 30, 1990.
  4. News: Scott. Vernon. Directors announce nominees. April 9, 2018. UPI. January 30, 1990.
  5. News: DGA Nominates 21 Directors in 6 Categories for Annual Awards. April 9, 2018. Los Angeles Times. February 9, 1990.