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July 20th, 2009
‘In the Footsteps of Marco Polo’ nominated for an Emmy®!

Nominations for the 30th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards were announced on July 14th by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).  This year, PBS leads the News and Documentary Emmy® Awards nominations with 41, and “In the Footsteps of Marco Polo” has been nominated for an Emmy® in the category of Outstanding Arts & Culture Programming! The winners will be announced on September 21, but until then you can see what the buzz is all about here.

5 Responses to “‘In the Footsteps of Marco Polo’ nominated for an Emmy®!”

  1. Carrie says:

    Way to go Denis and Fran. So very proud of you!

  2. Barbara Schober says:

    When will the film be released on DVD? Will it be shown again on PBS in the Chicago/Milwaukee area?

  3. Francis O'Donnell says:

    Dear Friends. of. ” In the footsteps of Marco Polo ” I can no longer be reached at the old email address of. ( Francis@returntovenice.com. ) So for now please feel free to contact me at. Franc.is.marcopolo@gmail.com. Thanx. And remember what I always say. ” There,s more to Explore ” Francis O’Donnell

  4. Francis O'Donnell says:

    Dear friends , Thank you for your continued support and kind words regarding ” In the footsteps … ” Many hundreds of you have inquired about the release of a DVD . Good news. it is on the market in Europe & should be on the shelves in the USA soon ! Please keep calling PBS with any questions ! Francis O’Donnell

  5. chris kerr says:

    how do u get a copy of this documentary?

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"It was the best-documented journey of its time, inspiring the imaginations and ambitions of countless adventurers, including Christopher Columbus. Now we, too, can follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo, with guides as vividly exciting and engaging as Marco himself. With both their film and this book Denis and Francis have recreated what Joseph Campbell would have applauded as 'The Hero's Journey.' Come take it yourself and you'll never turn back."
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