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Del Close Award

Named for Del Close, improv pioneer and co-founder of the iO Chicago theater, the Annual iOWest Del Close Awards are given out for achievements – both valid and dubious – in the field of comedic improvization at an irreverent ceremony at the world-famous iOWest theater in Hollywood, CA.

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2008 Nominations Press Conference

Friday August 1, 2008

Del Close Awards committee head Irene White is joined by actors Loretta Swit and John Cryer to announce the nominees for the 2008 iOWest Del Close Awards at an early-morning press conference at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

2008 Nominations Press Conference
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A Brief History of Melton 		In Memoriam
2009 In Memoriam 		The Del Close Awards Dancers perform
King Ten Interpretive Dance 		Red Carpet Highlights with Judith Shelton
Red Carpet Highlights 		In Memoriam
2008 In Memoriam 		Craig Cackowski accepts his Del Close Award for Teacher of the Year
Craig Cackowski Acceptance Speech