Winner 1983

Vietnam: A Television History

WGBH-TV, Central Independent Television, London, UK, Antenne-2, Paris, France

Over the years, the Peabody Board has viewed countless programs documenting the impact of the Vietnam conflict on our national life. None can match the scope, intensity, and originality of this extraordinary achievement. This 13-part series is the definitive visual record of the war in Vietnam. It is marked by unmatched archival research, extended interviews with political and military leaders, and uncompromising commitment to objectivity. To WGBH-TV, Central Independent Televison, and Antenne-2, a Peabody for a program of significant historical and social value.