43rd Directors Guild of America Awards explained

43rd Directors Guild of America Awards
Location:The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, California
Crowne Plaza, New York City
Country:United States
Presenter:Directors Guild of America
Host:Alan Alda (Los Angeles)
Paul Sorvino (New York)
Award1 Type:Best Director Feature Film:
Award1 Winner:Dances with WolvesKevin Costner
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The 43rd Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in film and television in 1990, were presented on March 16, 1991, at the Beverly Hilton and the Crowne Plaza New York.[1] [2] The ceremony in Beverly Hills was hosted by Alan Alda[3] and the ceremony in New York was hosted by Paul Sorvino.[4] The feature film nominees were announced on January 30, 1991[5] [6] and nominees in eight television categories were announced on February 4, 1991.[7]

Winners and nominees

Television

Drama Series
Michael ZinbergQuantum Leap for "The Leap Home (Part 2)"
Comedy Series
James BurrowsCheers for "Woody Interruptus"
Miniseries or TV Film
Roger YoungMurder in Mississippi
Musical Variety
Jeff Margolis – The 62nd Annual Academy Awards
Daytime Drama
Lynn Hamrick – ABC Afterschool Special for "Testing Dirty"
Documentary/Actuality
Elena Mannes – Amazing Grace
Sports
Robert Fishman – 1990 American League Championship Series for "Game 4"

Frank Capra Achievement Award

Preston Sturgess Award

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

Honorary Life Member

Notes and References

  1. News: Fox. David. Directors Award Makes Costner Oscar Favorite. April 7, 2018. Los Angeles Times. March 18, 1991.
  2. News: Directors Guild honors Kevin Costner for first effort. April 7, 2018. UPI. March 17, 1991.
  3. Web site: 43rd Annual DGA Awards: Los Angeles Awards Ceremony Pictures. Director Guild of America. April 7, 2018.
  4. Web site: 43rd Annual DGA Awards: New York Awards Ceremony Pictures. Director Guild of America. April 7, 2018.
  5. News: Fox. David. Coppola, Costner, Scorsese in DGA Showdown. April 7, 2018. Los Angeles Times. January 31, 1991.
  6. News: Costner leads nominees for film directors award. April 7, 2018. UPI. January 30, 1991.
  7. News: Scott. Vernon. Directors nominate for TV honors. April 7, 2018. UPI. February 8, 1991.
  8. Web site: 43rd Annual Directors Guild Awards. Directors Guild of America Awards. June 27, 2021.