Primetime-Emmy-Verleihung 1959

Die 11. Emmy-Verleihung fand am 6. Mai 1959 im Moulin Rouge Nightclub in Hollywood, Kalifornien statt. Die Zeremonie wurde von Raymond Burr moderiert.

Nominierungen und Gewinner

Programmpreise

Kategorie Preisträger Programm Nominierungen
Best Drama Series - One Hour Or Longer (Beste Dramaserie - 60 Minuten oder länger) Playhouse 90, CBS The United States Steel Hour, CBS
Best Drama Series - Less Than One Hour (Beste Dramaserie - Unter 60 Minuten) Alcoa Theatre, NBC Alfred Hitchcock Presents, CBS
General Electric Theater, CBS
Gnadenlose Stadt, ABC
Letter to Loretta, NBC
Peter Gunn, NBC
Best Western Series (Beste Westernserie) Maverick, ABC Have Gun – Will Travel, CBS
Rauchende Colts, CBS
Wagon Train, NBC
Westlich von Santa Fé, ABC
Best Musical Or Variety Series (Beste Musik- oder Unterhaltungsserie) The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, NBC The Perry Como Show, NBC
The Steve Allen Show, NBC
Best Panel, Quiz Or Audience Participation Series (Beste Bildrate-, Quiz- oder Mitmachsendung) What's My Line?, CBS I've Got a Secret, CBS
Keep Talking, CBS
The Price Is Right, NBC
This Is Your Life, NBC
You Bet Your Life, NBC
Best Public Service Program Or Series (Bestes Bildungsprogramm oder -serie) Omnibus, NBC The 20th Century, CBS
Bold Journey, ABC
Meet the Press, NBC
New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts, CBS
Small World, CBS
Best Comedy Series (Beste Comedyserie) The Jack Benny Program, CBS The Bob Cummings Show, NBC
The Danny Thomas Show, CBS
The Phil Silvers Show, CBS
The Red Skelton Show, CBS
Vater ist der Beste, CBS, NBC
Best News Reporting Series (Beste Nachrichtensendung) Huntley-Brinkley Report, NBC ABC World News, ABC
CBS Evening News, CBS
Best Special News Program (Beste Nachrichtensondersendung) Face Of Red China, CBS Chet Huntley Reporting, NBC
Election Night Returns, CBS
Outlook (Episode: The Story Of Atlas 10B), NBC
Projection '59, NBC
Where We Stand II, CBS
Years of Crisis (Episode: Calendar Year 1958), CBS
Most Outstanding Single Program of the Year (Bestes Einzelprogramm des Jahres) An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC Hallmark Hall of Fame (Little Moon Of Alban), NBC
Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.18: Child Of Our Time), CBS
Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.8: Old Man), CBS
Best Special Dramatic Program - One Hour Or Longer (Bestes Dramasonderprogramm - 60 Minuten oder länger) Hallmark Hall of Fame (Little Moon Of Alban), NBC DuPont Show of the Month (Episode 2.6: Hamlet), CBS
DuPont Show of the Month (Episode 1.5: The Bridge Of San Luis Rey), CBS
DuPont Show of the Month (Episode 2.4: The Hasty Heart), CBS
Hallmark Hall of Fame (Johnny Belinda), NBC
Best Special Musical or Variety Program - One Hour Or Longer (Bestes Musik- oder Unterhaltungssonderprogramm - 60 Minuten oder länger) An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC Art Carney Meets Peter and the Wolf, ABC

Regiepreise

Kategorie Preisträger Programm Nominierungen
Best Direction Of A Single Dramatic Program - One Hour Or Longer (Bester Fernsehfilm - 60 Minuten oder länger) George Schaefer Hallmark Hall of Fame (Little Moon Of Alban), NBC John Frankenheimer für Playhouse 90 (Episode 2.39: A Town Has Turned To Dust), CBS
George Roy Hill für Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.18: Child Of Our Time), CBS
Best Direction of a Single Programm Of A Drama Series (Beste Regie Dramaserie) Jack Smight Alcoa Theatre (Episode 2.4: Eddie), NBC Herschel Daugherty für General Electric Theater (Episode: 7.2: One Is A Wanderer), CBS
Blake Edwards für Peter Gunn (Episode 1.1: The Kill), NBC
Alfred Hitchcock für Alfred Hitchcock Presents (Episode 3.28: Lamb To The Slaughter), CBS
James Neilson für General Electric Theater (Episode 6.13: Kid At The Stick), CBS
Best Direction of a Single Musical or Variety Program (Beste Regie Musik- oder Unterhaltungsprogramm) Bud Yorkin An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC Joseph Cates, Gower Champion für Pontiac Star Parade, NBC
Clark Jones für The Perry Como Show, NBC
Best Direction of a Single Programm Of A Comedy Series (Beste Regie Comedyserie) Peter Tewksbury Vater ist der Beste (Episode 4.28: A Medal For Margaret), CBS Hy Averback für The Real McCoys (Episode: 1.28: Kate's Career), ABC
Seymour Berns für The Jack Benny Program, CBS
Richard Kinon für Mr. Adams and Eve (Episode 2.36: The Interview), CBS
Sheldon Leonard für The Danny Thomas Show (Episode 5.20: Pardon My Accent), CBS
Best Art Direction In A Live Television Program (Beste künstlerische Regie in einem TV-Liveprogramm) Edward Stephenson An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC Warren Clymer für Hallmark Hall of Fame (Little Moon Of Alban), NBC
Walter Scott Herndon für Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.8: Old Man), CBS
Bob Markel für DuPont Show of the Month (Episode 2.6: Hamlet), CBS
Jan Scott für Hallmark Hall of Fame (Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates), NBC
Robert Wade für DuPont Show of the Month (Episode 2.2: The Count Of Monte Cristo), CBS
Best Art Direction In A Television Film (Beste künstlerische Regie in einem TV-Film) Claudio Guzmán Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (Episode 1.1: Song Of Bernadette), CBS Ralph Berger, Charles F. Pyke für Der Texaner (Episode 1.15: The Duchess Of Denver), CBS
John T. McCormack für Alcoa Theatre (Episode 2.11: Corporal Hardy), NBC
Albert M. Pyke für The Californians (Episode 1.20: The Man From Paris), NBC
Frank Paul Sylos für Letter to Loretta (Episode 6.12: Most Honorable Day), NBC

Drehbuchpreise

Kategorie Preisträger Programm Nominierungen
Best Writing of a Single Dramatic Program One Hour or Longer (Bestes Drehbuch Dramaserie - 60 Minuten oder länger) James Costigan Hallmark Hall of Fame (Little Moon Of Alban), NBC Horton Foote für Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.8: Old Man), CBS
JP Miller für Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.2: Days Of Wine And Roses), CBS
Irving G. Neiman für Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.18: Child Of Our Time), CBS
Rod Serling für Playhouse 90 (Episode 2.39: A Town Has Turned To Dust), CBS
Best Writing of a Single Musical or Variety Program (Bestes Drehbuch Musik- oder Unterhaltungsserie) Herbert Baker, Bud Yorkin An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC Goodman Ace, Jay Burton, George Foster, Mort Green für The Perry Como Show, NBC
Woody Allen, Larry Gelbart für The Sid Caesar Show, NBC
A.J. Russell für Art Carney Meets Peter and the Wolf, ABC
Stan Burns, Bill Dana, Hal Goodman, Don Hinkley, Larry Klein, Herbert Sargent, Leonard Stern für The Steve Allen Show, NBC
Best Writing of a Single Program of a Comedy Series (Bestes Drehbuch Comedyserie) George Balzer, Hal Goldman, Al Gordon, Sam Perrin, The Jack Benny Program, CBS Billy Friedberg, Coleman Jacoby, Arnie Rosen für The Phil Silvers Show (Episode 4.2: Bilko's Vampire), CBS
Paul Henning, Paul Henning für The Bob Cummings Show (Episode: 5.6: Grandpa Clobbers The Air Force), NBC
Bill Manhoff für The Real McCoys (Episode 1.23: Once There Was a Traveling Saleswoman), ABC
Roswell Rogers für Vater ist der Beste (Episode 4.28: A Medal For Margaret), CBS
Best Writing of a Single Dramatic Program Less Than One Hour (Bestes Drehbuch Dramaserie - weniger als 60 Minuten) Alfred Brenner, Ken Hughes Alcoa Theatre (Episode 2.4: Eddie), NBC Roald Dahl für Alfred Hitchcock Presents (Episode 3.28: Lamb To The Slaughter), CBS
Blake Edwards für Peter Gunn (Episode 1.1: The Kill), NBC
Christopher Knopf für Alcoa Theatre (Episode 1.13: Loudmouth), NBC
Samuel A. Taylor für General Electric Theater (Episode 7.2: One Is A Wanderer), CBS

Technikpreise

Kategorie Preisträger Programm Nominierungen
Best Cinematography For Television (Beste TV-Kamera) Ellis W. Carter Bell Telephone Special (The Alphabet Conspiracy), NBC Fred Jackman für Alcoa Theatre (Episode 2.11: Corporal Hardy), NBC
William Margulies für Have Gun – Will Travel (Episode 1.17: Ella West), CBS
Mack Stengler für Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre (Episode 3.12: Day Of Glory), NBC
Harold E. Stine für Maverick (Episode 2.10: Shady Deal At Sunny Acres), ABC
Ralph Woolsey für Maverick (Episode 1.18: Diamond In The Rough), ABC
Best Live Camera Work (Beste TV-Kamera Live) An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC DuPont Show of the Month (Episode 1.5: The Bridge Of San Luis Rey), CBS
Playhouse 90 (Episode 2.39: A Town Has Turned To Dust), CBS
Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.18: Child Of Our Time), CBS
Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.8: Old Man), CBS
Best Editing of A Film For Television (Bester TV-Schnitt) Silvio D'Alisera Project XX (Episode: Meet Mr. Lincoln), NBC Robert Crawford für The Bob Cummings Show (Episode: 5.6: Grandpa Clobbers The Air Force), NBC
Richard Fantl für Alcoa Theatre (Episode 2.4: Eddie), NBC
Danny B. Landres für Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (Episode 7.36: Long Distance), CBS
Robert Sparr für Maverick (Episode 1.17: Rope Of Cards), ABC
Robert Van Enger für Bat Masterson (Episode 1.2: Two Graves For Swan Valley), NBC
Robert Watts für Maverick (Episode 2.21: The Saga Of Waco Williams), ABC

Musikpreise

Kategorie Preisträger Programm Nominierungen
Best Musical Contribution To A Television Program (Bester TV-Musikbeitrag) David Rose An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC Frank De Vol für The Lux Show, NBC
Bernard Green für Hallmark Hall of Fame (Johnny Belinda), NBC
Henry Mancini für Peter Gunn, NBC
Eddy Lawrence Manson für DuPont Show of the Month (Episode 2.1: Harvey), CBS
Paul Weston für Art Carney Meets Peter and the Wolf, ABC
Best Choreography For Television (Beste TV-Choreographie) Hermes Pan An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC Gene Kelly für Omnibus (Episode: Dancing: A Man's Game), NBC

Darstellerpreise

Kategorie Preisträger Programm Nominierungen
Best Single Performance by an Actor (Beste Einzelleistung Darsteller) Fred Astaire An Evening with Fred Astaire, NBC Robert Crawford junior für Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.18: Child Of Our Time), CBS
Paul Muni für Playhouse 90 (Episode 2.26: The Last Clear Chance), CBS
Christopher Plummer für Hallmark Hall of Fame (Little Moon Of Alban), NBC
Mickey Rooney für Alcoa Theatre (Episode 2.4: Eddie), NBC
Rod Steiger für Playhouse 90 (Episode 2.39: A Town Has Turned To Dust), CBS
Best Single Performance by an Actress (Beste Einzelleistung Darstellerin) Julie Harris Hallmark Hall of Fame (Little Moon Of Alban), NBC Judith Anderson für DuPont Show of the Month (Episode 1.5: The Bridge Of San Luis Rey), CBS
Helen Hayes für The United States Steel Hour (Episode 6.8: One Red Rose For Christmas), CBS
Piper Laurie für Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.2: Days Of Wine And Roses), CBS
Geraldine Page für Playhouse 90 (Episode 3.8: Old Man), CBS
Maureen Stapleton für Kraft Television Theatre (All the King's Men), NBC
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Drama Series (Bester Hauptdarsteller Dramaserie) Raymond Burr Perry Mason, CBS James Arness für Rauchende Colts, CBS
Richard Boone für Have Gun – Will Travel, CBS
James Garner für Maverick, ABC
Craig Stevens für Peter Gunn, NBC
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. für 77 Sunset Strip, ABC
Best Actress in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Drama Series (Beste Hauptdarstellerin Dramaserie) Loretta Young Letter To Loretta, NBC Phyllis Kirk für The Thin Man, NBC
June Lockhart für Lassie, CBS
Jane Wyman für Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre, NBC
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series (Bester Nebendarsteller Dramaserie) Dennis Weaver Rauchende Colts, CBS Herschel Bernardi für Peter Gunn, NBC
Johnny Crawford für Westlich von Santa Fé, ABC
William Hopper für Perry Mason, CBS
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series (Beste Nebendarstellerin Dramaserie) Barbara Hale Perry Mason, CBS Lola Albright für Peter Gunn, NBC
Amanda Blake für Rauchende Colts, CBS
Hope Emerson für Peter Gunn, NBC
Best Performance By An Actor (Continuing Character) in a Musical Or Variety Series (Bester Hauptdarsteller Musik- oder Unterhaltungsserie) Perry Como The Perry Como Show, CBS Steve Allen für The Steve Allen Show, NBC
Jack Paar für Tonight Starring Jack Paar, NBC
Best Performance By An Actress (Continuing Character) in a Musical Or Variety Series (Beste Hauptdarstellerin Musik- oder Unterhaltungsserie) Dinah Shore The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, NBC Patti Page für The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show, ABC
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series (Bester Hauptdarsteller Comedyserie) Jack Benny The Jack Benny Program, CBS Walter Brennan für The Real McCoys, ABC
Robert Cummings für The Bob Cummings Show, NBC
Phil Silvers für The Phil Silvers Show, CBS
Danny Thomas für The Danny Thomas Show, CBS
Robert Young für Vater ist der Beste, CBS, NBC
Best Actress in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series (Beste Hauptdarstellerin Comedyserie) Jane Wyatt Vater ist der Beste, CBS, NBC Gracie Allen für The Burns and Allen Show, CBS
Spring Byington für December Bride, CBS
Ida Lupino für Mr. Adams & Eve, CBS
Donna Reed für The Donna Reed Show, ABC
Ann Sothern für The Ann Sothern Show, CBS
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series (Bester Nebendarsteller Comedyserie) Tom Poston The Steve Allen Show, NBC Richard Crenna für The Real McCoys, ABC
Paul Ford für The Phil Silvers Show, CBS
Maurice Gosfield für The Phil Silvers Show, CBS
Billy Gray für Vater ist der Beste, CBS, NBC
Harry Morgan für December Bride, CBS
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series (Beste Nebendarstellerin Comedyserie) Ann B. Davis The Bob Cummings Show, NBC Rosemary DeCamp für The Bob Cummings Show, NBC
Elinor Donahue für Vater ist der Beste, CBS, NBC
Verna Felton für December Bride, CBS
Kathleen Nolan für The Real McCoys, ABC
ZaSu Pitts für The Gale Storm Show, CBS

Moderatorenpreise

Kategorie Preisträger Programm Nominierungen
Best News Commentator Or Analyst (Bester Nachrichtensprecher) Edward R. Murrow, CBS Chet Huntley, NBC
John Charles Daly, ABC