6th TCA Awards


The 6th TCA Awards were presented by the Television Critics Association. The ceremony was held on July 20, 1990, at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif.

Winners and nominees

CategoryWinnerOther Nominees
Program of the YearTwin Peaks Eyes on the Prize II L.A. Law The Simpsons
Outstanding Achievement in ComedyThe Simpsons Designing Women Murphy Brown Newhart The Wonder Years
Outstanding Achievement in DramaTwin Peaks The Final Days L.A. Law Shannon's Deal thirtysomething
Outstanding Achievement in SpecialsSammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration
Outstanding Achievement in Children's ProgrammingJim HensonBabar Degrassi High Sesame Street WonderWorks
Outstanding Achievement in News and InformationCNNEyes on the Prize II Frontline Nightline World News Tonight with Peter Jennings
Outstanding Achievement in Sports1989 World Series
  • 1990 Kentucky Derby
  • Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas SportsCenter
    • Career Achievement AwardJim Henson
  • Roone Arledge
  • Carol Burnett
  • Bob Newhart
  • Ted Turner

    • Multiple wins

    The following shows received multiple wins:
    WinsRecipient
    2Twin Peaks

    Multiple nominations

    The following shows received multiple nominations:
    NominationsRecipient
    2Eyes on the Prize II
    2L.A. Law
    2The Simpsons
    2Twin Peaks