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LOS ANGELES — Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars” is among the shows honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for offering “television with a conscience.”
Academy chairman and chief executive John Shaffner said the second annual ceremony highlighted TV’s valuable contributions to society in various genres, including reality programs.
FX’s “30 Days,” from filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, and ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” were among the programs honored Thursday. The host was Dana Delaney of “Desperate Housewives.”
