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Medford/Somerville, Mass. -- It is difficult to turn on the TV these days without seeing their work. From critically acclaimed actors and actresses to the heads of the most successful television studios in Hollywood, they are a powerhouse of talent. And they pack a big punch. Armed with Tufts degrees, and their visions for the small screen, a growing collection of graduates is shaping the face of television Chances are, you're familiar with their work. The statistics are staggering -- Tufts alums helped create, produce, write and star in over 80 television shows that are on the air now. Of those, at least a dozen are premiering this season -- at least one on every major network. Their successes have led to at least one Emmy nomination in each of the last ten years -- in 2000, they helped secure 14 Emmys, not counting the daytime and sports shows. From primetime to daytime, the morning news to late night TV, Tufts alums are taking America's small screens by storm. Coming all this week -- new profiles of Tufts graduates who are shaping television.
Boston -- There probably isn't much open space on the walls of Anthony Everett's office. Since graduating from Tufts in 1983, Everett has climbed from sports reporter in Colorado to a permanent fixture behind Newscenter 5's news desk, picking up awards and accolades all along the way.
New York -- Meredith Vieira knows a good story when she sees one. Since graduating from Tufts in 1975, Vieira has racked up 5 Emmys and 12 nominations for everything from her investigative reporting for 60 Minutes to her interviews for West 57th to her performance as host of The View. Reflecting on her 15-year career, Vieira simply says: "I love it." Meredith Viera's image and Two Guys and A Girl photo courtesy of ABC Television. Friends photo courtesy NBC television.
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