Media Access nod to 'ER'
'Ellen', 'Port Charles' also awarded
"ER" grabbed the drama series award, while "Ellen" took the comedy series honors for its "Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam" episode.
Other TV honors went to "Port Charles" for daytime drama series, "Bong and Donnell" for children's program, and "Breaking Through" and "In the Gloaming" for movie of the week/miniseries.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Michael Landon Award for consistently advancing the positive portrayal of persons with disabilities to Wendy Riche, executive producer of ABC's "Port Charles."
Films cited were "Niagara, Niagara" and "Good Luck." "Breathing Lessons" and "Storm Reading" were honored in the docu/educational category.
Theater honors went to "Sweet Nothing in My Ear" and "Don't Buck With Me."
