CCC Arts Hour • May 2004
See it on ACN Channel 80 or on the web at http://www.cccsat.org/

Television as Social Commentary: A Celebration of 30 Years of the Humanitas Prize
A special encore presentation from the Museum of Television and Radio. In the early 1970's, sophisticated comedies like M*A*S*H and All in the Family revolutionized the genre, creating unprecedented opportunities for writers in commenting on the world around them. In the decades since, television's best comedy writers have pushed the boundaries of the genre with programs combining humor, insight and emotion. Special guests include: Matthew Carlson, Marcy Carsey, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Matt Tarses.

4:00 - 5:30pm

To Be or Not to Be in the Picture:
The Documentary Filmmaker and the Search for the Truth
A special encore presentation from the Museum of Television and Radio. Many of today's documentary filmmakers come out from behind the camera, flagrantly violating the rules of cinema-verite filmmaking. This seminar examines the reasons and ways a filmmaker becomes involved in the documentary process, and explores the ethical implications of the director becoming a participant. Panelists include: Alan Berliner, Chris Hegedus, DA Pennebaker and Chris Wilcha.

The History of Gay and Lesbian Images on Television
A special encore presentation from the Museum of Television and Radio. This seminar features creative individuals who have made significant contributions to this arena. They will talk about the evolution of gay characters in the medium and the steps they took to bring greater attention to the topic. Panelists include: Jennifer Beals, Ilene Chaiken, Ron Cowen, Wilson Cruz, Winnie Holzman, Daniel Lipman, and Dr. Stephen Tropiano.