The Annie Award for Writing in a Television/Broadcasting Production is an Annie Award given annually to the best writing in animated television or broadcasting productions. From 1995 to 1996, both films and television productions were included in the Best Individual Achievement for Writing in the Field of Animation award. A separate category for writing in animated television/broadcasting productions was created at the 26th Annie Awards.
Winners and nominees 1990s Best Individual Achievement for Story Contribution in the Field of Animation Year Film Writer(s) Network/Company 1994 (22nd) The Lion King Brenda Chapman (Head of Story) Walt Disney Pictures Batman: The Animated Series Paul Dini (Writer/Story Editor) Fox Kids A Flintstone Family Christmas David Feiss (Story Artist) ABC Mighty Max Gary Graham (Story Artist) Syndication Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby Iwao Takamoto (Story Artist) ABC
Best Individual Achievement for Writing in the Field of Animation Year Program Episode(s) Writer(s) Network/Company 1995 (23rd) The Tick "The Tick vs. Arthur's Bank Account" Ben Edlund, Richard Liebmann-Smith Fox Rugrats "A Rugrats Passover" Peter Gaffney, Paul Germain, Jon Greenberg, Rachael Lipman Nickelodeon Aladdin "Do the Rat Thing" Doug Langdale Syndication/CBS Spider-Man "Day of the Chameleon" John Semper Fox Gargoyles "Deadly Force" Michael Reaves Syndication 1996 (24th) Toy Story Andrew Stanton, Joss Whedon, Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow Walt Disney Pictures Gargoyles "Avalon" Lydia Marano SyndicationGhost in the Shell Kazunori Itō ShochikuThe Hunchback of Notre Dame Tab Murphy, Irene Mecchi, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White, Jonathan RobertsWalt Disney PicturesJames and the Giant Peach Karey Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Roberts, Steve Bloom
Outstanding Achievement for Writing in a Television Production Year Program Episode(s) Writer(s) Network 1997 (25th) Dexter's Laboratory "Beard to be Feared" Jason Butler Rote, Paul Rudish Cartoon Network Adventures from the Book of Virtues "Loyality" Mark Young PBSKing of the Hill "Shins of the Father" Alan R. Cohen, Alan FreedlandFox "Luanne's Saga" Paul LiebersteinEdith Ann's Christmas: Just Say Noel Jane Wagner ABC 1998(26th) Pinky and the Brain "The Family That Poits Together, Narfs Together" Charles M. Howell IV, Earl Kress, John Ludin Kids' WB 101 Dalmatians: The Series "Swine Song" Cydne Clark, Steve GranatABCGenie's Great Minds Mark McCorkle, Robert Schooley CatDog "Dog Gone" Derek Drymon, Robert Porter, Peter Hannan Nickelodeon Johnny Bravo "The Perfect Gift" Steve Marmel Cartoon Network 1999 (27th) The Simpsons "Simpsons Bible Stories" Tim Long, Larry Doyle, Matt Selman Fox Batman Beyond "Rebirth Part I" Alan Burnett, Paul Dini Kids' WB King of the Hill "Hank's Cowboy Movie" Jim DauteriveFox Futurama "The Series Has Landed" Ken Keeler Space Ghost Coast to Coast "Lawsuit" Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer Cartoon Network
2000s Year Program Episode(s) Writer(s) Network 2000 (28th)Olive, the Other Reindeer Steve Young FoxBatman Beyond Robert Goodman Kids' WBKing of the Hill Garland Testa FoxThe Powerpuff Girls Chris Savino Cartoon Network 2001 (29th) Futurama "The Luck of the Fryrish" Ron Weiner Fox Batman Beyond "Out of the Past" Paul Dini Kids' WB The Simpsons "HOMЯ" Al JeanFox King of the Hill "Chasing Bobby" Garland Testa Captain Sturdy "Back in Action" William Waldner Adult Swim 2002 (30th) King of the Hill "Bobby Goes Nuts" Norm Hiscock Fox The Proud Family "I Had a Dream" James E. West, T. Smith III Disney Channel King of the Hill "Man Without a Country Club" Kit Boss Fox 2003 (31st) The Simpsons "Three Gays of the Condo" Matt Warburton Fox Justice League "Comfort & Joy" Paul Dini Cartoon Network King of the Hill "Reborn to be Wild" Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca MayFox Futurama "The Sting" Patric M. Verrone Captain Sturdy "The Originals" William Waldner Adult Swim 2004 (32nd) King of the Hill "Ceci N'est Pas Une King of the Hill" Etan Cohen Fox Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends "World Wide Wabbit" Lauren Faust Cartoon Network Dave the Barbarian "Ned Frischman: Man of Tomorrow" Evan Gore, Heather LombardDisney Channel Brandy & Mr. Whiskers "Cyranosaurus Rex" Brandon Sawyer The Fairly OddParents "Channel Chasers" Butch Hartman, Steve Marmel Nickelodeon 2005 (33rd) SpongeBob SquarePants "Fear of a Krabby Patty" C. H. Greenblatt, Paul Tibbitt, Mike Bell, Tim Hill Nickelodeon Avatar: The Last Airbender "The Fortune Teller" Aaron Ehasz, John O'BryanNickelodeon The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius "The Tomorrow Boys" Christopher Painter O'Grady "Old Cold" Johanna Stein, Jack Ferraiolo Noggin Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks "Wish Upon a Story Part 1" Larry Swerdlove PBS Kids 2006 (34th) The Simpsons "The Seemingly Never-Ending Story" Ian Maxtone-Graham Fox My Gym Partner's a Monkey "Nice Moustache" Tom Sheppard Cartoon NetworkFamily Guy "Barely Legal" Kirker ButlerFox "The Griffin Family History" John Viener American Dad! "The American Dad After School Special" Dan Vebber 2007 (35th) The Simpsons "24 Minutes" Ian Maxtone-Graham, Billy Kimball Fox Chowder "Burple Nurples" C.H. Greenblatt, William ReissCartoon Network Squirrel Boy "I Only Have Eye for You" Christopher Painter My Gym Partner's a Monkey "The Butt of the Jake" Tom Sheppard Back at the Barnyard "Cowman and Ratboy" Gene Grillo Nickelodeon 2008 (36th) Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II Tom Root, Douglas Goldstein, Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Dan Milano, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick, Zeb Wells, Breckin Meyer Adult Swim The Simpsons "The Debarted" Joel H. Cohen Fox El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera "Mustache Love" Scott Kreamer NickelodeonSecrets of the Furious Five Paul McEvoy, Todd Berger NBCGlago's Guest Chris Williams Walt Disney Animation Studios 2009 (37th) The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror XX" Daniel Chun FoxPrep & Landing Kevin Peters, Stevie Wermers-Skelton ABCThe Simpsons "Four Great Women and a Manicure" Valentina L. GarzaFox "Gone Maggie Gone" Billy Kimball, Ian Maxtone-Graham Wonder Pets! "Save the Honey Bears" Billy Lopez Nickelodeon
2010s Year Program Episode(s) Writer(s) Network 2010 (38th) Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Geoff Johns, Matthew Beans, Zeb Wells, Hugh Sterbakov, Matthew Senreich, Breckin Meyer, Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Douglas Goldstein, Tom Root, Dan Milano, Kevin Shinick, Hugh Davidson Adult Swim The Simpsons "Stealing First Base" John Frink FoxFuturama Michael Rowe Comedy Central Star Wars: The Clone Wars "Heroes on Both Sides" Daniel Arkin Cartoon Network Phineas and Ferb "Nerds of a Feather" Jon Colton Barry, Piero Piluso Disney Channel 2011 (39th) The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror XXII" Carolyn Omine Fox Fish Hooks "Fish School Musical" Blake Lemons, William Reiss, C.H. Greenblatt, Derek Evanick, Diana Lafayatis, Neil Graf Disney Channel SpongeBob SquarePants "Patrick's Staycation" Dani Michaeli, Sean Charmatz, Nate Cash, Luke Brookshier, Paul TibbittNickelodeon T.U.F.F. Puppy "Thunder Dog"Kevin Sullivan, Will Schifrin, Ray Delaurentis The Fairly OddParents "Invasion of the Dads" Futurama "All the Presidents' Heads" Josh Weinstein Comedy Central Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 "The Creditor" Matt Maiellaro, Dave Willis Adult SwimPrep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Stevie Wermers-Skelton, Kevin Deters ABC 2012 (40th) South Park "Jewpacabra" Trey Parker Comedy Central Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness "Kung Fu Day Care" Doug LangdaleNickelodeon The Penguins of Madagascar "Endangerous Species" Gabe Garza Robot and Monster "The Blimp" Kacey Arnold Futurama "The Bots and the Bees" Eric Horsted Comedy CentralThe Simpsons "How I Wet Your Mother" Ian Maxtone-Graham, Billy KimballFox "A Tree Grows in Springfield" Stephanie Gillis Dragons: Riders of Berk "Animal House" Mike Teverbaugh, Linda Teverbaugh Cartoon Network 2013 (41st) Futurama Lewis Morton Comedy CentralKung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Katie Matila NickelodeonRegular Show Matt Price, John Infantino, Mike Roth, Michele Cavin, Sean Szeles Cartoon NetworkThe Simpsons "Dangers on a Train" Michael PriceFox "Dark Knight Court" Billy Kimball, Ian Maxtone-Graham 2014 (42nd) Mickey Mouse Darrick Bachman Disney ChannelThe Powerpuff Girls Dave Tennant, David P. Smith, Chris Mitchell, Will Mata Cartoon NetworkThe Simpsons "Married to the Blob" Tim LongFox "The War of Art" Rob LaZebnikToy Story That Time Forgot Steve Purcell ABC 2015 (43rd) Bob's Burgers "The Hauntening" Steven Davis, Kelvin Yu Fox Adventure Time "The Diary" Kent Osborne, Pendleton Ward, Jack Pendarvis, Jillian Tamaki, Adam Muto Cartoon Network The Simpsons "I Won't Be Home for Christmas" Al Jean Fox Gravity Falls "Not What He Seems" Alex Hirsch, Shion Takeuchi, Josh Weinstein, Jeff Rowe, Matt Chapman Disney XD 2016 (44th) Bob's Burgers "The Hormone-iums" Lizzie Molyneux, Wendy Molyneux Fox Gravity Falls "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls" Shion Takeuchi, Mark Rizzo, Jeff Rowe, Josh Weinstein, Alex Hirsch Disney XD Puffin Rock "The First Snow" Davey Moore RTÉjr/NetflixThe Simpsons "Barthood" Dan GreaneyFox "The Burns Cage" Rob LaZebnik 2017 (45th) Rick and Morty "The Ricklantis Mixup" Ryan Ridley, Dan Guterman Adult Swim Archer "Jane Doe" Adam Reed FX Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia "Escape from the Darklands" A. C. Bradley, Kevin Hageman, Dan Hageman, Aaron Waltke, Chad Quandt Netflix Mickey Mouse "Locked in Love" Darrick Bachman Disney Channel Milo Murphy's Law "The Island of the Lost Dakotas" Joshua Pruett Disney XD 2018 (46th) Hilda "The Tide Mice" Stephanie Simpson Netflix Star vs. the Forces of Evil "Booth Buddies" Dominic Bisignano, Aaron Hammersley, Amy Higgins, John Infantino, Daron Nefcy Disney XD Big Mouth "The Planned Parenthood Show" Emily Altman Netflix Craig of the Creek "Escape from Family Dinner" Matt Burnett, Ben Levin, Shauna McGarry, Jeff Trammell, Tiffany FordCartoon Network We Bare Bears "101-Hurricane Hal" Mikey Heller, Sang Yup Lee, Louie Zong 2019 (47th) Tuca & Bertie "The Jelly Lakes" Shauna McGarry Netflix Apple & Onion "Apple's Short" George Gendi, Michael Gendi, Deepak Sethi, Eric Acosta, Sean Szeles Cartoon Network BoJack Horseman "Feel-Good Story" Alison Tafel Netflix Pinky Malinky "Secret" Sheela Shrinivas, Aminder Dhaliwal, Rikke Asbjoern Nickelodeon Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum "I Am Helen Keller" Meghan Read PBS Kids
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