The Bedford Diaries
Zen and the Art of Manipulation
Wednesday 19 April 2006 on WB

Richard has no idea that the older woman in his new relationship is none other than Professor Macklin's ex wife, Katrina. Owen and Natalie volunteer at a psychiatric center and Natalie begins to think differently of him. Meanwhile, all the students are learning about sexual manipulation, both in...

Emmy Awards and Nominations
Nominations
2002 - Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program - America: A Tribute to Heroes
2000 - Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Movie - Homicide: The Movie
1988 - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - St. Elsewhere"
1987 - Outstanding Drama Series - St. Elsewhere
1987 - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - "St. Elsewhere" - Episode Afterlife
1986 - Outstanding Drama Series -St. Elsewhere
1986 - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - St. Elsewhere - Episode Haunted
1985 - Outstanding Drama Series - "St. Elsewhere
1985 - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - St. Elsewhere - Episode Murder, She Rote
1985 - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - St. Elsewhere - Episode Sweet Dreams
1984 - Outstanding Drama Series - St. Elsewhere
Wins
1993 - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Drama Series - Homicide: Life on the Street - Episode Three Men And Adena.
1986 - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - St. Elsewhere - Episode Time Heals Part I and II
1984 - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - St. Elsewhere - Episode The Women (edit) In 2007, Fontana donated a half-million dollars for the creation of a boathouse in Buffalo, New York that was originally designed, but unused, by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905. Dedicated to his parents, the boathouse has become the fifth standing Wright-designed structure located in Buffalo. (edit) Fontana received his degree in Theater Arts from Buffalo State College in New York. (edit) When Melissa Leo was fired from Homicide: Life on the Street fans used the internet to start rumors on who was to be her replacement. Tired of all the false reports, Fontana then began a disinformation push by posting actress rumors every few days during that summer. Two of the more known names were Shannen Doherty and Juliette Lewis. (edit) In 2004, Fontana received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Caucus for Television Producers, Writers and Directors. (edit)

Tom Fontana: I have yet to figure out Internet people. There is actually a Why We Hate Tom Fontana web site, because I make choices for characters that people thought weren't the way to go. But they're my characters. (edit) Tom Fontana: We were always opposite Dynasty and Dallas. Everybody wanted to know who shot JR, not who got an appendectomy on St. Elsewhere.
(edit) Tom Fontana: I started as a playwright, and I think it is a great foundation for anyone working in Television. (edit) Tom: When I was a kid I was always reading Superman and Batman because I am so old that I pre-date Marvel. (edit) Tom Fontana: But the disappointing thing about the stuff that I've read is that it seems to me for people who seem as devoted to the show as they are, they don't give us any benefit of a doubt for really thinking this stuff through, they may not agree with the path we're on, but they get insulting. I almost want to get on and say, "If you can do better, come on over here!" (edit)

Guest Star
Comedy Central Presents The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner Himself	The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Jane Kaczmarek/Tom Fontana Himself

Writer
Homicide: Life on the Street Valentine's Day	Homicide: Life on the Street Strangers and Other Partners (2)
Homicide: Life on the Street Prison Riot	Homicide: Life on the Street Forgive Us Our Trespasses
Homicide: Life on the Street La Famiglia	Homicide: Life on the Street Hate Crimes

Other
3 Lbs. Producer	Home Fires Sibling Revelry Story
Home Fires Madonna and Child Reunion Story	Homicide: Life on the Street Ghost of a Chance Story
Homicide: Life on the Street The Damage Done Story	Homicide: Life on the Street Son of a Gun Story