Question 1

How did Sela Ward prepare for her role as Jessica Savitch without seeing the infamous drugged-on-camera newsbreak?

Accepted Answer

Sela Ward had never seen the newsbreak that caused the downturn in Savitch's career and based her performance on eyewitness stories. A video copy later turned up, but it was decided not to reshoot the scene.

Question 2

Which record did Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story set for Lifetime original movie premieres?

Accepted Answer

Watched by 7.1 million viewers on September 4, 1995, it became the most-watched Lifetime original movie premiere of all time, a record it still holds.

Question 3

For which Primetime Emmy categories did this film earn Lifetime's first nominations?

Accepted Answer

It received three 1996 Primetime Emmy nominations in categories Lifetime had never been recognized in: Outstanding Made-for-TV Movie, Directing for a Miniseries or Special, and Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special.

Question 4

What awards did Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story receive in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The film received a Directors Guild of America award in 1996 and an Actor Award in 1996.

Question 5

Where was Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story shot, and what notable casting choice was made?

Accepted Answer

It was shot in Toronto, with numerous familiar Canadian actors.

Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story

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