35 years ago today - Mar 4, 1980

Phil Tuckett is first Mormon to receive national "Emmy" from National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (sports cinematography, 1978-79 season). Lynda Day George is first LDS nominee for Emmy (1973), followed by nominees Robert Brunner (1978) and Merlin Olsen (1979, 1981, 1983). Other LDS Emmy winners include: Phil Tucket again (1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83 seasons), Tony Geary (lead actor, daytime drama, (1981-82). LDS church receives Emmy (public service spot, 1987, 1988, 1993), M. Curtis Price for sound-mixing (1988), Kurt Bestor and Sam Cardon for their music scoring of 1988 Winter Olympics telecast. Raised as both a Jew and a Mormon in Salt Lake City, Roseanne Barr Arnold receives Emmy (best actress in comedy series, 1993). A favorite with Salt Lake City's younger audiences during her early days of stand-up, Roseanne Barr receives American Comedy Awards (Funniest Female Performer, (1988, 1989), People's Choice Awards (Favorite Actress in New Program, 1989; Favorite Female Entertainer, 1990). Above list excludes regional Emmys and similar awards of local, state, or regional status.