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Positively Connecticutâ„¢ began as a series of features Diane Smith made famous during her 16 years as a news anchor and reporter at WTNH-TV8 (the ABC affiliate in New Haven). After leaving WTNH, Smith joined Ray Dunaway as co-host of the top-rated Morning Show on WTIC-AM News Talk 1080 and Positively Connecticutâ„¢ found a new home on CPTV. Smith has received two Emmy Award nominations for her Positively Connecticutâ„¢ series.

The inspiring features from the show are the basis for Smith’s books, which are available in bookstores throughout the United States. Her latest book, Summer in Connecticut, A Positively Connecticut Book (The Globe Pequot Press, 2004), was released in June 2004. Smith is also the author of Positively Connecticut (The Globe Pequot Press, 1998), Absolutely Positively Connecticut (The Globe Pequot Press, 2000) and Christmas in Connecticut (Globe Pequot Press 2001).

Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) is a locally and nationally recognized producer and presenter of quality public television programming, including Teens Behind the Wheel, Wall of Fire, In Our Prime, Barney & Friends, Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends and UConn Women's Basketball games. Now in its 43rd year, CPTV remains committed to bringing the best in educational and entertaining programming and services to Connecticut and the nation.