5 | Newton MA News and Politics BlogNewTV’s original program “The Folklorist” received its third Boston/New England  Emmy® Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.  “The Folklorist” won for Historical/Cultural Program/Special at the awards ceremony on June 7 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The show previously won Emmys for its promo and host. This year’s award is especially gratifying as it recognizes the quality of the program and honors the hard work of the entire cast and crew.

Congratulations to “The Folklorist” production team of John Horrigan, Andrew Eldridge, Angela Harrer, Melinda Garfield and Robert Kelly, as well as the cast members, interns and volunteers. NewTV congratulates all the Emmy winners and thanks its ever-growing audience.

Watch “The Folklorist” at newtv.org/folklorist.