Primetime Emmy Awards 1986
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerNorth and South, Book IJoie Hutchinson, Vicki Sánchez, Pat McGrath
- Dress GrayShari Feldman, Lucille Cusolito, Pat McGrath, Buck Skelton
- Dallas: The Early YearsWinnie D. Brown, Daniel J. Lester, Joan Thomas, Janet Lucas Lawler
- Blood & OrchidsLouise Clark, Patrick R. Norris
Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series
- WinnerSt. ElsewhereSusan Smith, Robert M. Moore, Charles Drayman, Anne Hartley, Kathy O'Rear
- Scarecrow and Mrs. KingMolly Harris Campbell, James Lapidus
- Amazing StoriesSanford Slepak, Carol Hybl, Daniel Grant North, Deahdra Scarano
- Amazing StoriesJoseph Roveto, Jane Ruhm, James Cullen, Fran Vega-Buck
- Night CourtDan Frank, Molly Harris Campbell
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Series
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Series
Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction
- WinnerThe 40th Annual Tony AwardsElliot Lawrence, Jamie Lawrence, Lanny Meyers, Tommy Newsom, Glen Roven, Lawrence Schwartz, Torrie Zito
- Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for SantaIan Fraser, Chris Boardman, J. Hill, Lenny Stack
- The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing ArtsNick Perito, Bob Alberti, Jon Charles, Allyn Ferguson, Peter Matz
- George Burns' 90th Birthday Party: A Very Special SpecialPeter Matz
Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics
Outstanding Animated Program
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Children's Program
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series
Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts
- WinnerWolf Trap Presents the Kirov: Swan LakePhillip Byrd, John Potthast
- Live from Lincoln CenterJohn Goberman, Marc Bauman, Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman, Montserrat Caballé
- Great Performances: Dance in AmericaJac Venza, Rhoda Grauer, Judy Kinberg
- Live from Lincoln CenterJohn Goberman, Richard Baker, Zubin Mehta
- Great Performances: Dance in AmericaJac Venza, Judy Kinberg, Thomas Grimm
Outstanding Comedy Series
- WinnerThe Golden GirlsPaul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas, Paul Bogart, Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman, Marsha Posner Williams
- Family TiesGary David Goldberg, Michael J. Weithorn, Alan Uger, Ruth Bennett, Carol Himes
- CheersJames Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Peter Casey, David Lee, Heide Perlman, David Angell, Tim Berry
- Kate & AllieMort Lachman, Merrill Grant, Bill Persky, Bob Randall, George Barimo
- The Cosby ShowMarcy Carsey, Tom Werner, John Markus, Caryn Mandabach, Carmen Finestra, Matt Williams
Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Costume Design for a Series
Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Drama Series
- WinnerCagney & LaceyBarney Rosenzweig, Liz Coe, Ralph S. Singleton, Patricia Green, Steve Brown, P.K. Knelman
- MoonlightingGlenn Gordon Caron, Jay Daniel, Artie Mandelberg, Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno
- Murder, She WrotePeter S. Fischer, Robert F. O'Neill
- St. ElsewhereBruce Paltrow, Mark Tinker, John Masius, Tom Fontana, Abby Singer
- Hill Street BluesJeff Lewis, David Milch, Scott Brazil, Michael Vittes, Walon Green, Penny Adams
Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special
Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Multi-Camera Production
Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera Production
Outstanding Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production
Outstanding Editing for a Series - Single Camera Production
Outstanding Graphic and Title Design
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Outstanding Individual Achievements - Classical Music/Dance Programming
Outstanding Individual Achievements - Informational Programming
Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Informational Series
Outstanding Informational Special
- WinnerW.C. Fields: Straight UpRobert B. Weide, Ronald J. Fields
- The Statue of LibertyMarcie Setlow, Ken Burns, Buddy Squires
- The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine HepburnGeorge Paris, George Paige, David Heeley, Joan Kramer, Katharine Hepburn
- The Indomitable Teddy RooseveltHarrison Engle, Marilyn S. Engle
- We Are the WorldKen Kragen, Kenneth Yates, Howard G. Malley, Craig Golin
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Series
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerUnder SiegeDavid R. Elliott, Dino Dimuro, Mark Friedgen, G. Michael Graham, Larry Kemp, Joseph A. Mayer, Joe Melody, Stewart Nelsen, Greg Schorer, Eric Scott, Rusty Tinsley, Scott A. Tinsley, Skip Williams, Russ Tinsley, Daniel Allan Carlin
- Peter the GreatJames Troutman, David D. Caldwell, Terry Chambers, Brian Courcier, Dan Finnerty, James Koford, Linda Moss, Richard Raderman, Greg Stacy, Marty Stein, Mike Virnig, Paul B. Clay, Dan Carlin Sr.
- North and South, Book IIJames Troutman, Terry Chambers, Brian Courcier, Jim De Roos, Ed Fassl, Dan Finnerty, Daniel Mandell, Richard Raderman, Greg Stacy, Dick Vandenberg, Art Ottinger, Stephen A. Hope
- Dallas: The Early YearsDavid D. Caldwell, Irwin Cadden, Terry Chambers, Stuart Chasmar, Brian Courcier, Rick Crampton, Dan Finnerty, Donald Flick, Don Higgins, Ted Johnston, James Koford, Ingeborg Larson, Linda Moss, Lorie O'Shatz, Greg Stacy, Dick Vandenberg, Mike Virnig, Tally Paulos, Patricia Peck
- Alice in WonderlandJoe Melody, Dino Dimuro, David R. Elliott, Mark Friedgen, Anthony Ippolito, Larry Kemp, John Kline, Greg Schorer, Rusty Tinsley, Scott A. Tinsley, Joseph A. Mayer, Erma E. Levin
- North and South, Book IRon Tinsley, Andre Bacha, Alex Bamattre, Stu Bernstein, Lee Chaney, Vincent Connelly, Gene Eliot, Larry Kaufman, Sid Lubow, Walter Newman, Corinne Sessarego, Stephen A. Hope
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series
- WinnerAmazing StoriesRichard L. Anderson, Wayne Allwine, James Christopher, George Fredrick, John Stacy, Burton Weinstein, Lettie Odney, Denise Whiting, Kenneth Wannberg
- Deep Freeze (Pilot)Kyle Wright, Bruce Bell, Barney Cabral, Phil Haberman, Mark Hollingsworth, Donlee Jorgensen, Jimmy Ling, Bernard F. Pincus, Vern Shaw, Bruce Stambler, Michael D. Wilhoit, Richard Marx, Laurie Higgins Tobias
- St. ElsewhereKevin Spears, Mark R. Crookston, Andrea Horta, Constance A. Kazmer, Brian F. Mars, John O. Robinson III, Dan Garde
- AirwolfMichael D. Wilhoit, Gene Corso, Michael H. Ford, Hector C. Gika, Donlee Jorgensen, Asher Yates, Ernesto Mas, Gene L. Gillette
- Hill Street BluesGary Krivacek, Timothy J. Borquez, Mark R. Crookston, Bill Dannevick, Stephen Janisz, Mary Ruth Smith, Jerelyn J. Harding, Don Sanders
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special
- WinnerCheersMichael J. Ballin, Robert Douglass, Doug Gray, Thomas J. Huth
- NewhartBill Nicholson, Rick Wachter, Craig Porter, Andy MacDonald
- The Cosby ShowRich Jacob, Allen Patapoff, Craig Porter
- The Golden GirlsKen Quayle, Allen Patapoff, Craig Porter
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
- WinnerSt. ElsewhereWilliam Gazecki, Andy MacDonald, Bill Nicholson, Blake Wilcox
- Miami ViceRick Alexander, Anthony Constantini, Daniel J. Leahy, Michael R. Tromer
- Falcon CrestJohn Asman, Eddie Knowles, Andy MacDonald, Ken S. Polk
- Our Family HonorJohn Asman, Tim Philben, Ken S. Polk, John Speak
- Hill Street BluesJohn 'Pee Wee' Carter, William Gazecki, Andy MacDonald, Bill Nicholson
- Murder, She WroteJames L. Aicholtz, Tim Cooney, Doc Kane, Rocky Moriana Jr.
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or a Special
- WinnerMr. Previn Comes to TownTom Ancell, David E. Fluhr
- Neil Diamond... Hello AgainEd Greene, Marshall King, Carroll Pratt, Alan Sides
- The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing ArtsBob Elder, Ed Greene, Carroll Pratt, Paul Sandweiss
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonRon Estes
- The 28th Annual Grammy AwardsEd Greene, Carroll Pratt, Paul Sandweiss, Don Worsham
Outstanding Special Visual Effects
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerNeil Diamond... Hello AgainGene Crowe, Harry Tatarian, Toby Brown, Ed Chaney, Mike Denney, Larry Heider, Pat Kenney, Bob Keys, David Levisohn, Wayne Orr, Hector Ramirez, Ron Sheldon, John Palacio
- The Magic of David Copperfield: ChinaKeith Winikoff, David Hennings, David Levisohn, Hector Ramirez
- The 13th Annual American Music AwardsJohn Allen, Gary Larkins, Jim Ralston, Ralph Alcocer, Warren Cress, Evan Baker, David N. Banks, Ron Brooks, D.J. Diomedes, Sal Folino, Dale Walsh, Blair White, Hugh Dilonardo
- The 58th Annual Academy AwardsJohn Allen, Ernie Buttelman, Averill Perry, Jim Ralston, Ralph Alcocer, Evan Baker, David N. Banks, Ron Brooks, Warren Cress, D.J. Diomedes, Sal Folino, Bud Holland, Art LaCombe, Don Langford, Bill Pope, Larry Stenman, Joe Talosi, Blair White, Hugh Dilonardo
Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/Video Control for a Series
- WinnerThe Golden GirlsGerry Bucci, Randy Baer, Dale Carlson, Stephen A. Jones, Donna Quante, Victor Bagdadi
- Who's the Boss?Gerry Bucci, Randy Baer, Dale Carlson, Art LaCombe, Jan Lowry, John O'Brien
- The Motown Revue Starring Smokey RobinsonRobert G. Holmes, Les Atkinson, Don Barker, Bruce Bottone, Wayne Getchell, Michael Stramisky, Jerry Smith
- The Motown Revue Starring Smokey RobinsonRobert G. Holmes, Les Atkinson, Don Barker, Bruce Bottone, Mike Higuera, Michael Stramisky, Jim Herring
- The Facts of LifeNoel Newman, Ron Brooks, D.J. Diomedes, Bud Holland, Donna Quante, Ross Harmon
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
- WinnerLate Night with David LettermanDavid Letterman, Steve O'Donnell, Sandy Frank, Joe Toplyn, Chris Elliott, Matt Wickline, Jeff Martin, Gerard Mulligan, Randy Cohen, Larry Jacobson, Kevin Curran, Fred Graver, Merrill Markoe
- The 40th Annual Tony AwardsHildy Parks
- Great PerformancesSylvia Fine
- AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Billy WilderGeorge Stevens Jr., Jeffrey Lane
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonRaymond Siller, Kevin Mulholland, Bob Keane, Hal Goodman, Andrew Nicholls, Jim Mulholland, Darrell Vickers, Gary Belkin, Larry Klein, Michael Barrie