Primetime Emmy Awards 1983
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup
Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics
Outstanding Animated Program
- WinnerZiggy's GiftLena Tabori, Richard Williams, Tom Wilson
- Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?Lee Mendelson, Bill Melendez
- What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?Lee Mendelson, Bill Melendez
- Here Comes GarfieldJay Poynor, Lee Mendelson, Bill Melendez
- The Smurfs Christmas SpecialJoseph Barbera, William Hanna, Gerard Baldwin
Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerThe Thorn BirdsRobert MacKichan, Jerry Adams
- Little Gloria... Happy at LastStuart Wurtzel, Guy J. Comtois, Enrico Campana, Doug Kraner, Maurice Leblanc
- The Winds of WarJackson De Govia, John V. Cartwright, Malcolm Middleton, Michael Minor, Francesco Chianese, Hertha Hareiter, Thomas L. Roysden
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyJohn Napier
- The Scarlet PimpernelTony Curtis, Carolyn Scott
Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
- WinnerTales of the Gold MonkeyJohn W. Corso, Frank Grieco Jr., Robert George Freer
- CheersRichard Sylbert, George Gaines
- St. ElsewhereJames Hulsey, Jacqueline Webber, Ernie Bishop, Michele Guiol
- CasablancaE. Preston Ames, Bill Harp
- Seven Brides for Seven BrothersHub Braden, Donald J. Remacle
- FameIra Diamond, Joseph J. Stone
- DynastyTom Trimble, Paul Sylos, Brock Broughton
Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Children's Program
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series
Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts
- WinnerLa bohèmeMargaret Anne Everitt, Clemente D'Alessio, Luciano Pavarotti
- Wagner's Ring: The Bayreuth Centennial ProductionHorant H. Hohlfeld, David Griffiths, Dietrich von Watzdorf, Peter Windgassen
- Price/Horne Met Gala ConcertMichael Bronson, Clemente D'Alessio, Leontyne Price, Marilyn Horne, James Levine
- Great Performances: Dance in AmericaJac Venza, Judy Kinberg, Barbara Horgan
- Live from Lincoln CenterJohn Goberman, Barbara Horgan
Outstanding Comedy Series
- WinnerCheersJames Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Ken Levine, David Isaacs
- Buffalo BillBernie Brillstein, Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Dennis Klein, Carol Gary
- NewhartBarry Kemp, Sheldon Bull
- M*A*S*HBurt Metcalfe, John Rappaport, Dan Wilcox, Thad Mumford
- TaxiJames L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, Ken Estin, Sam Simon, Richard Sakai
Outstanding Costume Design for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Costume Design for a Series
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Drama Series
- WinnerHill Street BluesSteven Bochco, Gregory Hoblit, Anthony Yerkovich, David Anspaugh, Scott Brazil
- Magnum, P.I.Donald P. Bellisario, Douglas Green, Joel Rogosin, Chas. Floyd Johnson, Rick Weaver, Reuben Leder
- St. ElsewhereBruce Paltrow, Mark Tinker, John Masius, John Falsey, Joshua Brand
- FameWilliam Blinn, Mel Swope
- Cagney & LaceyBarney Rosenzweig, Harry R. Sherman, Richard M. Rosenbloom, April Smith, Joseph Stern, Terry Louise Fisher, Steve Brown
Outstanding Drama Special
Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Film Editing for a Series
Outstanding Film Sound Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerThe Executioner's SongJames Troutman, David D. Caldwell, Paul B. Clay, Paul Laune, Anthony Magro, Richard Raderman, Karen Rasch, Jeffrey L. Sandler, William Shenberg, Dan Thomas, Asher Yates, Charles McCann
- Uncommon ValorChristopher T. Welch, Russ Tinsley, Cathey Burrow, Greg Dillon, John Kline, William L. Manger
- The Winds of WarKeith Stafford, Richard Adams, Denis Dutton, James Fritch, Robert Gutknecht, Carl Mahakian, Lee Osborne, Bernard F. Pincus, Edward L. Sandlin, Ian MacGregor-Scott
- The Blue and the GrayJoe Melody, Russ Tinsley, Tom Cornwell, David R. Elliott, Michael Hilkene, Fred Judkins, John Kline, Rusty Tinsley, Christopher T. Welch
- Who Will Love My Children?Michael Hilkene, Russ Tinsley, Bill Jackson, Joseph A. Mayer, Jill Taggart, Rusty Tinsley, Ben Wong
Outstanding Film Sound Editing for a Series
- WinnerHill Street BluesSam Horta, Donald W. Ernst, Avram D. Gold, Eileen Horta, Constance A. Kazmer, Gary Krivacek
- Tales of the Gold MonkeySam F. Shaw, Barney Cabral, John Detra, Sam Gemette, Donlee Jorgensen, Mark Roberts, Eric Shrader, John Stacy, Bob Weatherford, Paul Wittenberg, William Shenberg
- St. ElsewhereSam Horta, Donald W. Ernst, Jerelyn J. Harding, Avram D. Gold, Constance A. Kazmer, Gary Krivacek
- Knight RiderWalt Jenevein, Barney Cabral, John Detra, Dennis Diltz, Sam Gemette, Robert Gravenor, Phil Haberman, Jerry Jacobson, Marvin I. Kosberg, Billy Mauch, Anthony Palk, Edward L. Sandlin, Kyle Wright, Sam F. Shaw, William Shenberg, Bruce Stambler, Andrew Torres
Outstanding Film Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerThe Scarlet and the BlackJohn W. Mitchell, Gordon L. Day, Stan Wetzel, Howard Wilmarth
- The Winds of WarAlan Bernard, Robert W. Glass Jr., William L. McCaughey, Mel Metcalfe
- The Winds of WarRobin Gregory, Robert W. Glass Jr., Mel Metcalfe, William L. McCaughey
- The Executioner's SongRobert W. Glass Jr., David J. Hudson, Ray West, Steve Marlowe
- The Winds of WarRobin Gregory, Robert W. Glass Jr., William L. McCaughey, Allen L. Stone
Outstanding Film Sound Mixing for a Series
- WinnerHill Street BluesBill Marky, John Asman, Bill Nicholson, Ken S. Polk
- Cagney & LaceyMaury Harris, John Asman, Bill Nicholson, Ken S. Polk
- The A-TeamJim Cook, Robert L. Harman, John Norman, 'Fast' Eddie Mahler
- Magnum, P.I.James F. Rogers, T.A. Moore Jr., Earl Madery, B. Tennyson Sebastian II
- Tales of the Gold MonkeyJohn K. Kean, Michael C. Casper, Stanley H. Polinsky, B. Tennyson Sebastian II
- St. ElsewhereDean Vernon, John Asman, Bill Nicholson, Ken S. Polk
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Animated Programming
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Costumers
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Graphic Design and Title Sequences
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Special Visual Effects
Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Informational Series
- WinnerThe Barbara Walters Summer SpecialBeth Polson, Barbara Walters
- Screenwriters: Word Into ImageTerry Sanders, Freida Lee Mock
- Entertainment TonightGeorge Merlis, Jim Bellows, Vin Di Bona, Bruce Cook
- Over EasyRichard R. Rector, Jules Power, Ben Bayol, Janice Tunder, Jim Hartz, Mary Martin
- Real PeopleGeorge Schlatter, Bob Wynn
Outstanding Informational Special
- WinnerThe Living CodeThomas W. Moore, Robert E. Fuisz, Alfred R. Kelman, Charles A. Bangert, Franklin Getchell, Nancy Smith
- King Penguin: Stranded Beyond the FalklandsAubrey Buxton, Colin Willock
- Mario Lanza: The American CarusoJohn Musilli, Stephan Chodorov, JoAnn Young
- The Making of Gandhi: Mr. Attenborough and Mr. GandhiJenny Barraclough
- I, Leonardo: A Journey of the MindChandler Cowles, Helen Kristt Radin, Lee R. Bobker
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Series
Outstanding Limited Series
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Tape Sound Mixing for Limited Series
Outstanding Tape Sound Mixing for a Series
- WinnerGreat Performances: Dance in AmericaFrank Kulaga, Ken Hahn
- BensonRich Jacob, Allen Patapoff, Ross Davis
- AliceDon Helvey, Jerry Clemans
- Star of the FamilyMatthew Hyde, Rich Jacob, Chris Haire, Dick Wilson
- Solid GoldPaul Dobbe, Dick Sarter, Jerry Clemans, Craig Porter
Outstanding Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerSpecial BulletinHank Geving
- Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the MuppetsJohn B. Field, David Levisohn
- Sheena Easton... Act OneGene Crowe, Gene Schwarz, Joe Epperson, Larry Heider, Roy Holm, Ron Sheldon
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, ForeverGene Crowe, Greg Cook, Thomas Geren, Larry Heider, Bob Keys, David Levisohn, Wayne Orr, Kenneth Patterson, Ron Sheldon
- The Member of the WeddingKarl Messerschmidt, Les Atkinson, George Falardeau, Thomas Geren, Roy Holm, Michael Stramisky
Outstanding Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork for a Series
- WinnerSaturday Night LiveHeino Ripp, Michael Bennett, Al Camoin, Jan Kasoff, John Pinto, Maury Verschoore
- It Takes TwoGerry Bucci, D.J. Diomedes, Art LaCombe, Carol Wetovich, Blair White
- Sound FestivalCal Slater, Luis Fuerte, Larry Heider, Bob Keys, Wayne Orr, Kenneth Patterson
- BensonHerm Falk, Bill Pope, Donna Quante, John Rago, Iris Rosenthal
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program
- WinnerMotown 25: Yesterday, Today, ForeverSuzanne De Passe, Don Mischer, Buz Kohan, Suzanne Coston
- SCTV NetworkAndrew Alexander, Len Stuart, Jack E. Rhodes, Doug Holtby, Patrick Whitley, Nancy Geller, Don Novello
- The 37th Annual Tony AwardsAlexander H. Cohen, Hildy Parks, Roy A. Somlyo
- The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing ArtsGeorge Stevens Jr., Nick Vanoff
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonFrederick De Cordova, Peter Lassally, Johnny Carson
Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
- WinnerHill Street BluesDavid Milch
- Hill Street BluesAnthony Yerkovich, David Milch, Karen Hall, Steven Bochco, Jeff Lewis
- Hill Street BluesSteven Bochco, Anthony Yerkovich, Jeff Lewis
- Hill Street BluesKaren Hall
- Hill Street BluesMichael I. Wagner, David Milch, Steven Bochco, Anthony Yerkovich, Jeff Lewis
Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
- WinnerSCTV NetworkJohn Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Martin Short, Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, John McAndrew, Doug Steckler, Bob Dolman, Michael Short, Mary Charlotte Wilcox
- SCTV NetworkJohn Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Martin Short, Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, John McAndrew, Doug Steckler, Bob Dolman, Michael Short, Jeffrey Barron, Mary Charlotte Wilcox
- SCTV NetworkJohn Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Martin Short, Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, John McAndrew, Doug Steckler, Bob Dolman, Michael Short, Jeffrey Barron, Mary Charlotte Wilcox, Dave Thomas
- SCTV NetworkJohn Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, John McAndrew, Doug Steckler, Bob Dolman, Michael Short, Mary Charlotte Wilcox