The 17th International Emmy Awards took place on November 20, 1989 in
New York City
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. The award ceremony, presented by the
International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) is an American nonprofit membership organization, based in New York City, composed of leading media and entertainment executives across all sectors of the television industry, from o ...
(IATAS), honors all programming produced and originally aired outside the United States.
Ceremony
The International Emmy Awards are given by the International Council of the
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In addition, special awards were given to
Ted Turner
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who received the International Council's Directorate Award, and Paul Fox (television executive), Paul Fox, who was given the Founder's Award.
Winners
Best Children & Young People
* ''My Secret Identity'' (Canada: CTV Television Network)
Best Drama
*''Traffik'' (United Kingdom: Channel 4)
Best Documentary
*''Four Hours in My Lai'' (United Kingdom: Yorkshire Television)
References
External links
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{{International Emmy Awards ceremonies
International Emmy Awards ceremonies
1989 television awards, International
1989 in American television, International