"Roots" executive producer Wolper to be honored by NAB
The NAB will honor David L. Wolper, the executive producer of the landmark miniseries "Roots," with its Distinguished Service Award, in April, during NAB2007.
"David Wolper is one of America's most successful and influential television producers," said NAB President and CEO David K. Rehr. "His masterpiece miniseries, Roots, is 30 years old this year and is recognized as a seminal event in the history of mass media. We are honored to recognize him for his contributions to broadcasting." TVNewsCheck (3/8)