Primetime Emmy Awards 1978
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
- WinnerPolice StoryLee Chaney, Christopher Chulack, Don Crosby, Mark Dennis, Doug Grindstaff, Don Isaacs, Al Kajita, Steve Olson, Richard Raderman, Hank Salerno, Larry Singer
- Fantasy IslandDwayne Avery, Christopher Chulack, Richard Friedman, Doug Grindstaff, Don Isaacs, Al Kajita, Hank Salerno, Larry Singer, Luke Wolfram
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryWilliam L. Stevenson, Richard Raderman
- Black Sheep SquadronLarry Carow, David Pettijohn, Donald L. Warner Jr., Colin C. Mouat, Charles E. Moran, Pieter Hubbard
- Lou GrantTony Garber, Dale Johnston, Ron Clark
Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing for a Special
- WinnerThe Amazing Howard HughesJerry Rosenthal, Michael O'Corrigan, Jerry Pirozzi, Bill Jackson, Jim Yant, Dick Le Grand, Don Higgins, John Strauss, John Kline
- To Kill a CopLee Chaney, Christopher Chulack, Don Crosby, Mark Dennis, Doug Grindstaff, Don Isaacs, Hank Salerno, Larry Singer
- Tarantulas: The Deadly CargoDonald L. Warner Jr., Larry Carow, Colin C. Mouat, David Pettijohn, Gary Vaughan, Charles E. Moran, Pieter Hubbard, Fred Stafford
- The Last HurrahLee Chaney, Don Crosby, Doug Grindstaff, Bob J. Human, Don Isaacs, Al Kajita, Larry Kaufman, Steve Olson, Hank Salerno, Larry Singer
- Standing TallDon Hall, Dwayne Avery, Thomas Burke, Chick Camera
- The Dark Secret of Harvest HomeBernard F. Pincus, Pat Somerset, Jeff Bushelman, Jeremy Hoenack, John A. Bushelman, Edward L. Sandlin, Bob Biggart, Jerry Rosenthal
Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing
- WinnerYoung Joe, the Forgotten KennedyBill Teague, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Robert L. Harman
- In the Matter of Karen Ann QuinlanTommy Thompson, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Hoppy Mehterian
- Having Babies IIAlan Bernard, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Hoppy Mehterian
- A Sensitive, Passionate ManHoppy Mehterian, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Dean Hodges
- Tarantulas: The Deadly CargoEddie Knowles, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Robert Pettis
- See How She RunsRobert Pettis, George Porter, Eddie Nelson, Cabell Smith
Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup
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
- WinnerBette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is BackThomas J. Huth, Ed Greene, Ron Bryan
- Neil Diamond: I'm Glad You're Here with Me TonightPhillip Seretti, Bob Gaudio, Val Garay, Rick Ruggieri, John Walker
- Our TownRon Estes
- The Lawrence Welk ShowDick Wilson
- Perry Como's Easter by the SeaLarry Stephens, Thomas J. Huth, Ron Bryan, Eric Levinson, Grover B. Helsley
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork
- WinnerThe Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His RootsGene Crowe, Wayne Orr, Larry Heider, Dave Hilmer, Bob Keys
- World of MagicKarl Messerschmidt, Jon Olson, Michael Stramisky, George Loomis, George Falardeau, Mike Higuera, Jim Dodge
- CBS: On the AirCharles Franklin, Steve Cunningham, Harry Tatarian, Mark Miller, Gorm Erickson, John J. Aguirre Sr., Stan Zitnick, David Finch, Richard Nelson, Hector Ramirez, Louis Shore, Ben Wolf, Thomas Brown, Gordon T. Sweeney, Bob Welsh, Brian Cunneen
- Mitzi... What's Hot, What's NotLouis Fusari, Rodger Harbaugh, Roy Holm, Rick Lombardo, Peggy Mahoney
- Our TownO. Tamburri, Jon Olson, Roy Holm, Reed Howard
Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Series
Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Special
Outstanding Art Direction for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Art Direction for a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Outstanding Art Direction for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special
Outstanding Art Direction for a Drama Series
Outstanding Art Direction 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
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
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 Series
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy
Outstanding Drama Series
- WinnerThe Rockford FilesMeta Rosenberg, Stephen J. Cannell, David Chase, Chas. Floyd Johnson
- Quincy M.E.Glen A. Larson, Jud Kinberg, Richard Irving, B.W. Sandefur, Christopher Morgan, Peter J. Thompson, Edward Montagne, Robert F. O'Neill, Michael Sloan
- Lou GrantJames L. Brooks, Allan Burns, Gene Reynolds
- ColumboRichard Alan Simmons
- FamilyAaron Spelling, Leonard Goldberg, Nigel McKeand
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 Informational Series
Outstanding Informational Special
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
- WinnerHolocaustHerbert Brodkin, Robert Berger
- Washington: Behind Closed DoorsStanley Kallis, Eric Bercovici, David W. Rintels, Norman S. Powell
- I, ClaudiusJoan Sullivan, Martin Lisemore
- Anna KareninaKen Riddington, Donald Wilson, Joan Sullivan
- KingEdward S. Feldman, Paul Maslansky, Bill Finnegan
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama or Comedy 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
- WinnerBette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is BackAaron Russo, Gary Smith, Dwight Hemion, Bette Midler
- Neil Diamond: I'm Glad You're Here with Me TonightJerry Weintraub, Art Fisher, Neil Diamond
- World of MagicJerry Goldstein, Walter C. Miller, Doug Henning
- The George Burns One-Man ShowIrving Fein, Stan Harris, George Burns
- The Second Barry Manilow SpecialMiles Lourie, Ernest Chambers, Barry Manilow
Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
- WinnerThe Carol Burnett ShowEd Simmons, Roger Beatty, Rick Hawkins, Liz Sage, Bob Illes, James R. Stein, Franelle Silver, Larry Siegel, Tim Conway, Bill Richmond, Gene Perret, Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon
- 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
- The Muppet ShowJerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, Joseph A. Bailey, Jim Henson
- Saturday Night LiveDan Aykroyd, Anne Beatts, Tom Davis, James Downey, Brian Doyle-Murray, Al Franken, Lorne Michaels, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Don Novello, Michael O'Donoghue, Herbert Sargent, Tom Schiller, Rosie Shuster, Alan Zweibel
- America 2-NightAlan Thicke, John Boni, Norman Stiles, Jeremy Stevens, Tom Moore, Bob Illes, James R. Stein, Harry Shearer, Tom Dunsmuir, Dan Wilcox
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special
- WinnerThe Paul Simon SpecialLorne Michaels, Paul Simon, Chevy Chase, Tom Davis, Al Franken, Charles Grodin, Lily Tomlin, Alan Zweibel
- Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is BackBuz Kohan, Rod Warren, Pat McCormick, Tom Eyen, Jerry Blatt, Bette Midler, Bruce Vilanch
- The Second Barry Manilow SpecialErnest Chambers, Barry Manilow
- The George Burns One-Man ShowElon Packard, Fred S. Fox, Seaman Jacobs
- The Sentry Collection Presents Ben Vereen: His RootsMike Kagan
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
Special Classification of Outstanding Program Achievement
- WinnerThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonFrederick De Cordova, Johnny Carson
- The Dick Cavett ShowJoan Konner, Christopher Porterfield, Julie Rubenstein, Lynda Sheldon, Tom O'Malley, Dick Cavett
- NBC: The First Fifty Years - A Closer LookGreg Garrison, Lee Hale
- AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Henry FondaGeorge Stevens Jr., Eric Leiber
- AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Bette DavisGeorge Stevens Jr., Perry Lafferty, Robert Scheerer