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KCET and PBS SoCal Win 7 Los Angeles Area Emmy® Awards

For the sixth year running, KCET and PBS SoCal combined garnered the most awards of any other L.A. broadcast station.
July 25, 2022
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PBS SoCal and KCET received a combined total of seven wins for the 74th Annual Los Angeles Area Emmy® Awards presented on Saturday, July 23 by the Television Academy. The total tally led all other local stations (or duopolies) for the greatest number of wins. The wins were spread across seven different categories and honored locally produced productions from KCET and PBS SoCal. For the sixth year running, KCET and PBS SoCal combined garnered the most awards of any other L.A. broadcast station.

KCET/PBS SoCal crew poses for a group photo in front of the 2022 L.A. Emmy Awards sign.
KCET/PBS SoCal crew poses for a group photo in front of the 2022 L.A. Emmy Awards sign.
1/9 The KCET and PBS SoCal crew poses for a group photo at the 2022 L.A. Emmy Awards.
Suzanne Méjean Pinney, Angela Boisvert, Amanda Marie Pinedo accept their L.A. Emmy Award.
Suzanne Méjean Pinney, Angela Boisvert, Amanda Marie Pinedo accept their L.A. Emmy Award.
2/9 Suzanne Méjean Pinney, Angela Boisvert, Amanda Marie Pinedo accept their L.A. Emmy Award.
Rosey Alvero presents an award to the recipient at the 2022 L.A. Emmys.
Rosey Alvero presents an award to the recipient at the 2022 L.A. Emmys.
3/9 Rosey Alvero presents an award at the 2022 L.A. Emmys.
Michelle Merker holds her L.A. Emmy statuette.
Michelle Merker holds her L.A. Emmy statuette.
4/9 Michelle Merker holds her L.A. Emmy statuette.
Corbett Jones holds up an L.A. Emmy statuette and Anna Rau smiles behind him.
Corbett Jones holds up an L.A. Emmy statuette and Anna Rau smiles behind him.
5/9 Corbett Jones accepts an L.A. Emmy statuette and Anna Rau smiles behind him.
Michelle Merker and Kenneth Shapiro pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
Michelle Merker and Kenneth Shapiro pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
6/9 Michelle Merker and Kenneth Shapiro pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
Corbett Jones and Anna Rau pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
Corbett Jones and Anna Rau pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
7/9 Corbett Jones and Anna Rau pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
Angela Boisvert, Amanda Marie Pinedo, Suzanne Méjean Pinney pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
Angela Boisvert, Amanda Marie Pinedo, Suzanne Méjean Pinney pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
8/9 Angela Boisvert, Amanda Marie Pinedo, Suzanne Méjean Pinney pose with their L.A. Emmy statuette.
Daniel Druhora poses with his L.A. Emmy statuette with Paul Nelson.
Daniel Druhora poses with his L.A. Emmy statuette with Paul Nelson.
9/9 Daniel Druhora poses with his L.A. Emmy statuette with Paul Nelson.

See all the winners below.

Independent Programming

Lives, Not Grades

A team of USC college students travels to Moria Camp in Greece to design and build innovations that can improve the lives of the refugees fleeing wars and natural disasters.

Watch the full episode here.

  • Daniel Druhora, Producer, Director, Writer
  • Yannis Yortsos, Executive Producer
  • Sonny Astani, Executive Producer
  • Burçin Becerik-Gerber, Co-Producer
  • Brad Cracchiola, Co-Producer
  • David Gerber, Co-Producer
  • Adam Smith, Co-Producer
  • Rommel Villa, Editor
  • Teodora Totoiu, Cinematographer

Arts

Artbound – Corita Kent: The Pop Art Nun

A nun smiling
How Sister Corita inspired and motivated an entire new generation of graphic designers.

Watch the full episode here.

  • Juan Devis, Executive Producer
  • Suzanne Méjean Pinney, Editor, Producer
  • Amanda Marie Pinedo, Producer
  • Angela Boisvert, Co-Producer
  • Matthew Crotty, Co-Producer
  • Kathy Kasaba, Supervising Producer

Culture/History

Tending Nature: Indigenous Land Stewardship

A special highlighting efforts to preserve traditional practices for future generations.

Watch the full episode here.

  • Juan Devis, Executive Producer
  • Matthew Crotty, Executive Producer
  • Laura Purdy, Executive Producer
  • Anna Rau, Director, Producer
  • Corbett Jones, Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Producer
  • Kathy Kasaba, Supervising Producer

Informational Series (More Than 50% Remote)

Artbound: Graphic Design

John Van Hamersveld "Endless Summer"
John Van Hamersveld's "Endless Summer."

View the entire series here.

  • Juan Devis, Executive Producer
  • Suzanne Méjean Pinney, Editor, Producer
  • Amanda Marie Pinedo, Producer
  • Angela Boisvert, Co-Producer
  • Matthew Crotty, Co-Producer
  • Kathy Kasaba, Supervising Producer

Music Composition

Artbound – Life Centered: The Helen Jean Taylor Story

Ceramist Helen Jean Taylor crafted timeless works in clay.

Watch the full episode here.

  • Emily Bear, Composer

Live Special Events - Programming

The 62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration

Celebrate the holidays with the 62nd annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration.

Watch the full episode here.

  • Kenneth Shapiro, Director, Executive Producer
  • Nick Schwartz-Hall, Executive Producer
  • Ming Ng, Executive Producer
  • Brian White & Suzanna Guzmán, Co-Hosts
  • Derek Browell, Co-Producer
  • Gabe Uhr, Writer
  • Michelle Merker, Producer
  • Patrick Traylor, Associate Producer
  • Jill Dove, Associate Director
  • Shiran Stotland, Technical Director

Feature Segment

SoCal Wanderer: Yuca's Tacos

Rosey explores the history and flavor of a famed family-run L.A. taco stand.

Watch the full episode here.

  • Juan Devis, Executive Producer
  • Jaime Morgan Muñoz, Producer
  • Rosey Alvero, Host
  • Terra Gutmann-Gonzalez, Director of Photography
  • Tom Salvaggio, Editor
  • Marley Lister, Associate Producer
  • Robert McDonnell, Senior Producer
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