From the June 19, 1998, edition of Daily Variety


HBO’s “Oz” was the ultra-intense prison drama that showrunner Tom Fontana tackled after “Homicide: Life on the Street”.

“Oz” racked up big wins at the 1997 CableAce Awards, including best drama and best actress for Rita Moreno. But it had very little Emmy traction over its six seasons.

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