Gordon C. Webb

WRITER

Dramatic:
    "Never Too Late" -- original screenplay
    "Happytime Manor" -- original screenplay
    "Catacomb"-- original screenplay
    "Love Potion" -- original dramatic script
    "Fort Hughes" -- original teleplay for Walker, Texas Ranger (spec)

Docudrama:
    "Steal Away" -- original surround-sound audio program on the Underground Railroad (fall 2001)

Radio/TV: Hundreds of TV & Radio commercials, public service announcements and videos

Other: Many articles and publications, including:  "Thirty Years Later: Rod Serling's Planet of the Apes"  published as a chapter in The Planet of the Apes Chronicles, released summer 2001 by Plexus Publishing Company, London and in Creative Screenwriting Journal, July/August 1998; "A Course in Broadcast Journalism for High School Students" -- distributed by Eastman Kodak; "The Write Way" -- interactive computer resource for scriptwriters (collaborator)

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR

Video: dozens of educational, instructional and promotional programs and television public service announcements (P.S.A.'s)

Multi-Media: Numerous multi-media presentations for the New York State Fair and other clients, including the Ithaca College Centennial Multi-Media Show -- incorporating live actors, multiple slide projectors and lasers

Audio: Sound designer for "Breaking the News" (10-minute film by Park Productions); Sound designer for "Ten Little Indians" (Hangar Theater) and "Hopper for Hire," a live radio drama (Ithaca College); audio mixer for dozens of video/film soundtracks

INTERVIEWER

Buck Houghton, Producer, "The Twilight Zone;" bandleader Count Basie; jazz musician Milt Jackson (Modern Jazz Quartet); cartoonists Johnny Hart ("B. C." and "The Wizard of Id") and Brant Parker ("The Wizard of Id"); U. S. Senator Jacob Javitts, etc.

COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR

Media Writing; Dramatic Scriptwriting; Introduction to Broadcast Production; Audio Production; Audio Workshop; Advanced Audio Production; Radio Journalism; Radio Journalism Workshop; Daytime Serial Drama Production; TV Producing and Directing; Video Workshop;  Screenwriting; Special Topics: Rod Serling's Dimension of Imagination; Selected Topics: Voice Techniques for Television, Radio & Narration

AWARDS

- 2004:  Award of Excellence (Promo, PSA or Commercial), Faculty Audio Competition - Broadcast Education Association (B.E.A.) - "Pledge Break Alternatives"
- 2003: Quarterfinalist, Expo 2 Screenwriting Competition, sponsored by Creative Screenwriting magazine
- 2003: Best in its Category (Long Form Audio Production), Faculty Production Competition (B.E.A.) - "Steal Away"
- 2002: Outstanding Single Public Affairs Program, New York State Broadcasters Association - "Steal Away"
- 1998: Writers Digest Writing Competition - Honorable Mention, Television/Movie Script
- 1997: America's Best Competition - Screenplay category (semi-finalist)
- 1990: Int'l Television Association (I.T.V.A.), Finalist, Golden Reel Awards
- 1987: Certificate for Highest Achievement in Advancing the Work of Cooperative Extension,  Epsilon Sigma Phi - National Extension Service Fraternity
- 1987: Gabriel Award (Catholic Academy for Communication  Arts Professionals) - "Farmnet"
- 1987: Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (C.A.S.E.): Gold Medal Award - "Farmnet"
- 1987: International Radio Festival: Finalist - "Farmnet"
- 1986: Outstanding Public Service Campaign, 1986 (N.Y.S.B.A.)
- 1985: Gold Medal Award, C.A.S.E.
- 1982: Clio Awards: Finalist - "Tracy"
- 1982: Best Public Service Campaign, 1982 (N.Y.S.B.A.) - "Tracy"
- 1982: Agricultural Communicators in Education (A.C.E.): Best Public Service Announcement - "Tracy"
- 1980: Award for Best Small Market Radio Commercial,  N.Y.S.B.A.
- 1979: Second Place, Golden Mirror Awards for Credit Union Radio Commercials
- 1979: Pioneer Award (Northeast Region), A.C.E.