Primetime Emmy Awards 1977
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for Music-Variety
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for a Drama Special
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for a Drama or Comedy Series
Outstanding Achievement in Coverage of Special Events - Individuals
Outstanding Achievement in Coverage of Special Events - Programs
Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing for a Series
- WinnerRootsLarry Carow, Lawrence E. Neiman, Donald L. Warner Jr., Colin C. Mouat, George Fredrick, David Pettijohn, Bruce Richardson
- The Fantastic JourneyStan Gilbert, Doug Grindstaff, Don Isaacs, Al Kajita, Sid Lubow, Hans Newman, Richard Raderman, Hank Salerno, Larry Singer, Luke Wolfram
- Charlie's AngelsJerry Rosenthal, William L. Stevenson, Michael O'Corrigan
- The Six Million Dollar ManDale Johnston, James A. Bean, Carl J. Brandon, Joe Divitale, Don Tomlinson, Don Weinman, Gene Craig
Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing for a Special
- WinnerRaid on EntebbeBernard F. Pincus, Milton C. Burrow, Gene Eliot, Donald W. Ernst, Tony Garber, Don Isaacs, Larry Kaufman, William L. Manger, A. David Marshall, Richard Oswald, Edward L. Sandlin, Russ Tinsley
- Eleanor and Franklin: The White House YearsRich Harrison
- The Boy in the Plastic BubbleJerry Rosenthal, Bill Phillips, John Strauss, Bill Jackson, Jim Yant, Jerry Pirozzi, Bruce Bell
- The QuestWilliam M. Andrews, Lee Chaney, Buzz Cooper, Jack A. Finlay, Richard Friedman, Stan Gilbert, Doug Grindstaff, Bob J. Human, Don Isaacs, Al Kajita, Larry Kaufman, Marvin I. Kosberg, Jack Milner, Richard Raderman, Hank Salerno, Larry Singer
Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing
- WinnerThe Savage BeesAlan Bernard, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Robert L. Harman
- RootsHoppy Mehterian, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Arnold Braun
- RootsBill Varney, Leonard Peterson, Robert J. Litt, Willie D. Burton
- Eleanor and Franklin: The White House YearsRichard Portman, David M. Ronne, Don MacDougall, Curly Thirlwell
- RootsGeorge Porter, Eddie Nelson, Robert L. Harman, Arnold Braun
- RootsWillie D. Burton, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Robert L. Harman
Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Make-Up
Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Special (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Special Musical Material
Outstanding Achievement in Tape Sound Mixing
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork
- WinnerDoug Henning's World of MagicKarl Messerschmidt, Jon Olson, Bruce Gray, John Gutierrez, Jim Dodge, Wayne McDonald
- Harry S. Truman: Plain SpeakingKen Anderson, Art Vogel
- Victory at EntebbeKen Lamkin, Lew Adams, Mike Keeler, Gary Stanton, Samuel E. Dowlen
- A Special Olivia Newton-JohnErnie Buttelman, Dave Hilmer, Jim Balden, Jack Denton, Mayo Partee
- Neil Diamond: Love at the GreekGene Crowe, Samuel E. Dowlen, Tom Dokes, Larry Heider, Bob Keys, Wayne Orr, Bill Philbin, Ron Sheldon
Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Series
Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Special
Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design for a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special
Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design for a Drama Series
Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design for a Dramatic Special
Outstanding Children's Special
Outstanding Cinematography in Entertainment Programming for a Series
Outstanding Cinematography in Entertainment Programming for a Special
Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts
- WinnerLive from Lincoln CenterJohn Goberman
- Great Performances: Dance in AmericaJac Venza, Emile Ardolino, Merrill Brockway
- Great Performances: Dance in AmericaJac Venza, Emile Ardolino, Merrill Brockway, Martha Graham
- Great PerformancesJac Venza, Klaus Hallig, Herbert G. Kloiber, David Griffiths, Fritz Buttenstedt, Artur Rubinstein
- The Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and JulietLothar Bock, Alvin Cooperman
Outstanding Comedy Series
- WinnerThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowAllan Burns, James L. Brooks, Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels
- M*A*S*HGene Reynolds, Allan Katz, Don Reo, Burt Metcalfe
- The Bob Newhart ShowTom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Michael Zinberg, Gordon Farr, Lynne Farr
- Barney MillerDanny Arnold, Roland Kibbee
- All in the FamilyMort Lachman, Milt Josefsberg
Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
- WinnerVan Dyke and CompanyByron Paul, Allan Blye, Bob Einstein, Dick Van Dyke
- Saturday Night LiveLorne Michaels
- The Muppet ShowJim Henson, David Lazer, Jack Burns, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Eren Ozker, John Lovelady, Jerry Nelson
- Evening at PopsWilliam Cosel, Arthur Fiedler
- The Carol Burnett ShowJoe Hamilton, Ed Simmons, Carol Burnett
Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy - Variety or Music Series
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy - Variety or Music Special
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy
Outstanding Drama Series
- WinnerUpstairs, DownstairsJohn Hawkesworth, Joan Sullivan
- FamilyAaron Spelling, Leonard Goldberg, Mike Nichols, Nigel McKeand
- Police StoryDavid Gerber, Liam O'Brien, Mel Swope
- BarettaAnthony Spinner, Bernard L. Kowalski, Leigh Vance, Charles Dismukes
- ColumboEverett Chambers
Outstanding Film Editing for a Special
Outstanding Film Editing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Film Editing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Any Area of Creative Technical Crafts
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Children's Programming
Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series
Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series
Outstanding Limited Series
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Special
Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series
Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series
Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music
- WinnerThe Barry Manilow SpecialMiles Lourie, Steve Binder, Barry Manilow
- Doug Henning's World of MagicJerry Goldstein, Walter C. Miller, Doug Henning
- The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go from Here?George Schlatter, Shirley MacLaine
- Sills and Burnett at the MetJoe Hamilton, Beverly Sills, Carol Burnett
- Neil Diamond: Love at the GreekJerry Weintraub, Gary Smith, Dwight Hemion, Neil Diamond
Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
- WinnerSaturday Night LiveDan Aykroyd, Al Franken, Tom Davis, James Downey, Lorne Michaels, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Michael O'Donoghue, Herbert Sargent, Tom Schiller, Rosie Shuster, Alan Zweibel, John Belushi, Bill Murray
- Saturday Night LiveAnne Beatts, Chevy Chase, Al Franken, Tom Davis, Lorne Michaels, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Michael O'Donoghue, Herbert Sargent, Tom Schiller, Rosie Shuster, Alan Zweibel
- Van Dyke and CompanyBob Einstein, Allan Blye, George Burditt, Garry Ferrier, Ken Finkleman, Mitch Markowitz, Tom McLoughlin, Don Novello, Pat Proft, Leonard Ripps, Mickey Rose, Aubrey Tadman, Dick Van Dyke, Paul Wayne
- The Muppet ShowJim Henson, Jack Burns, Marc London, Jerry Juhl
- The Carol Burnett ShowEd Simmons, Roger Beatty, Elias Davis, David Pollock, Rick Hawkins, Liz Sage, Adele Styler, Burt Styler, Tim Conway, Bill Richmond, Gene Perret, Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special
- WinnerAmerica Salutes Richard Rodgers: The Sound of His MusicBuz Kohan, Theodore Strauss
- John Denver and FriendDigby Wolfe, George Schlatter
- The Barry Manilow SpecialAlan Thicke, Don Clark, Susan Clark, Ronny Pearlman, Steve Binder, Barry Manilow, Bruce Vilanch
- Sills and Burnett at the MetKen Welch, Mitzie Welch, Kenny Solms, Gail Parent
- An Evening with Diana RossBill Dyer, Ntozake Shange
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Adaptation
Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay
Special Classification of Outstanding Individual Achievement
- WinnerNBC: The First Fifty YearsAllen Brewster, Bob Roethle, William Lorenz, Manuel Martínez, Ron Fleury, Mike Welch, Jerry Burling, Walter Balderson, Chuck Droege
- WinnerNBC: The First Fifty YearsGeorge Pitts, Clay Cassell
- The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew MysteriesEnzo A. Martinelli
- Life Goes to the MoviesRobert K. Lambert, Peter C. Johnson
Special Classification of Outstanding Program Achievement