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ESPN Operated 13-Year Emmy Scheme Using Fake Names to Get Awards for Top Talent




The scandal was exposed by The Athletic, revealing that ESPN personalities such as Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, and Desmond Howard from "College GameDay" were improperly awarded. The report clarified that there was no evidence suggesting the on-air winners were aware of the fraudulent activities. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, responsible for the Sports Emmy Awards, uncovered the deception through an investigation, prompting ESPN to conduct its own inquiry.

"This was a misguided attempt to recognize on-air individuals who were important members of our production team," ESPN explained in its statement.

The Athletic's report indicated that on-air talent was not allowed in the Emmy category for an outstanding weekly studio show. While hosts, analysts, and reporters on the show could win individual awards, they were prohibited from "double dipping," as per academy regulations.

To circumvent these rules, fake names sharing initials with on-air hosts and reporters were submitted. Examples included Kirk Henry (Kirk Herbstreit), Lee Clark (Lee Corso), and Dirk Howard (Desmond Howard) appearing on credit lists as associate producers.

The Athletic's review of credit lists for the years "College GameDay" won for best weekly show (2010-11, 2014-18) revealed several phony names. The individuals responsible for the fraud, including Craig Lazarus, Lee Fitting, and Drew Gallagher from ESPN, were ruled ineligible from future participation in the Emmys by NATAS.

https://breaking911.com/espn-operated-13-year-emmy-scheme-using-fake-names-to-get-awards-for-top-talent/

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Print media is basically extinct. Our local daily newspaper has announced it will no longer deliver newspapers, but will mail. Obviously the internet is the reason.

Quote from: supsalemgr on January 21, 2024, 04:52:35 AMPrint media is basically extinct. Our local daily newspaper has announced it will no longer deliver newspapers, but will mail. Obviously the internet is the reason.

Good point. I haven't picked up a paper or magazine in decades.

Quote from: supsalemgr on January 21, 2024, 04:52:35 AMPrint media is basically extinct. Our local daily newspaper has announced it will no longer deliver newspapers, but will mail. Obviously the internet is the reason.

The paper stopped delivering in rural areas out here years ago, said it was not profitable..........Amazon seems to do quite well with home delivery.