The Television Critics Association (TCA) recognized the top programs and actors of the 2013-2014 television season tonight, at its 30th Annual TCA Awards presentation last night at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel. Breaking Bad (AMC) won Program of the Year for the second consecutive season while Orange is the New Black (Netflix) earned Outstanding New Program distinction.
HBO emerged as one of the evening’s biggest winners, thanks to its gritty crime drama True Detective, which won Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials, while star Matthew McConaughey was honored with Individual Achievement in Drama for his portrayal of Rust Cohle. Furthermore HBO’s Veep tied with FX’s Louie for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy. Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus nabbed the top trophy in the Individual Achievement in Comedy category.
Additionally, CBS’ The Good Wife received the award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama; Logo’s Rupaul’s Drag Race took home the award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming; ABC Family’s The Fosters earned Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming; and the FOX/National Geographic Channel docuseries Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey received top honors for Outstanding Achievement in News & Information.
The TCA also bestowed a Heritage Award upon NBC’s long-running late-night sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live for the cultural and social impact it has had on society, and presented prolific award-winning director/writer/producer James Burrows (Cheers, Taxi, Will & Grace) with a Career Achievement Award for his role in creating some of the most groundbreaking and influential TV programming over the course of three decades.
The results were determined from votes cast by the TCA’s membership, comprised of more than 220 professional TV critics and journalists from the United States and Canada. The winners represented an eclectic blend of shows and stars in 12 categories.
The award show was emceed by Terry Crews, actor, comedian and host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and star of Fox’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Here’s a rundown of 2014 TCA Award recipients;
2014 TCA Award recipients are as follows:
•Individual Achievement in Drama: Matthew McConaughey (True Detective, HBO)
•Individual Achievement in Comedy: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep, HBO)
•Outstanding Achievement in News and Information: Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (FOX and National Geographic Channel
•Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming: RuPaul’s Drag Race (Logo)
•Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming: The Fosters (ABC Family)
•Outstanding New Program: Orange is the New Black (Netflix)
•Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials: True Detective (HBO)
•Outstanding Achievement in Drama: The Good Wife (CBS)
•Outstanding Achievement in Comedy: (Tie) Veep (HBO) and Louie (FX)
•Career Achievement Award: James Burrows
•Heritage Award: Saturday Night Live (NBC)
•Program of the Year: Breaking Bad (AMC)
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More