Shaffner

Colonel Shaffner is a native of Virginia, and he avows himself an advocate of the cause of the South.

A Book Which Is Entitled "The War in America" 1862

When our host has comedic, dramatic and musical talents — as Jane proved in last year's opening number — we know it's going to be fun for us and for the audience at home, said John Shaffner, chairman of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Jane Lynch to Host Emmy Ceremony 2011

John Shaffner, who serves as CEO of the organization (and was seen Thursday morning on the nominations telecast, introducing Melissa McCarthy and Joshua Jackson), is also a highly regarded set designer (everything from Friends to Conan).

Why Cloris Leachman Is Nominated as a Guest Star, and Other Emmy Oddities 2011

They will join Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chairman John Shaffner to make the big announcement at 8:40 a.m.

Joshua Jackson, Melissa McCarthy to Announce Emmy Nominations 2011

"We are excited about the continued collaboration with our broadcast partners, and look forward to working with Fox and, for the first time, with Mark Burnett on this year's telecast," John Shaffner, academy chairman and CEO, said in a statement.

TV Academy Reaches Agreement with Major Networks; Mark Burnett To Produce 2011

Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's great-great-grandson, Henry Shaffner, 75, is a professional songwriter who married the daughter of a Lincoln buff and has lived for the past half-century in Philadelphia.

150 years after Civil War, descendants deal with legacy 2011

"How far can you take the joke with your mother before she comes back at you?" asked John Shaffner, the chairman of Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Jane Lynch on Hosting the Emmys: We're Leaving Sue Sylvester's Tracksuit at Home 2011

Shaffner, a nationally known expert on infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University, is also one of the authors of the new report in the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Elephants Blamed For TB Outbreak In Tennessee AP 2011

Shaffner says that growing up in Winston-Salem, N.C., we were told, 'Don't rely on your ancestors.'

150 years after Civil War, descendants deal with legacy 2011

Shaffner said the sanctuary has made several changes, including increased use of breathing devices.

Elephants Blamed For TB Outbreak In Tennessee AP 2011