| 12th TCA Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 20, 1996 |
| Venue | Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel and Spa, Pasadena, California |
| Highlights | |
| Program of the Year | Homicide: Life on the Street |
The 12th TCA Awards were presented by the Television Critics Association in a ceremony hosted by Heidi Swedberg. The ceremony was held on July 20, 1996, at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena, California. [1] [2] [3] [4]
| Category | Winner | Other nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Program of the Year | Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC) |
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| Outstanding Achievement in Comedy | Frasier (NBC) |
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| Outstanding Achievement in Drama | Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC) |
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| Outstanding Achievement in Specials | Pride and Prejudice (A&E) | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming | Wishbone (PBS) | |
| Outstanding Achievement in News and Information | Frontline (PBS) |
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| Outstanding Achievement in Sports | SportsCenter (ESPN) |
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| Career Achievement Award | Angela Lansbury |
The following shows received multiple wins:
| Wins | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Homicide: Life on the Street |
The following shows received multiple nominations:
| Nominations | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2 | ER |
| Homicide: Life on the Street | |
| Murder One | |
| NYPD Blue |
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