Primetime Emmy Awards 1991
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Casting for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series
Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Series
Outstanding Achievement in Main Title Theme Music
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Series
- WinnerQuantum LeapGerald Quist, Michael Mills, Jeremy Swan
- Star Trek: The Next GenerationMichael Westmore, Gerald Quist, Michael Mills
- L.A. LawThomas R. Burman, Bari Dreiband-Burman, Leigh Mitchell, Darrell McIntyre, Ken Diaz
- Star Trek: The Next GenerationMichael Westmore, Gerald Quist, Ed French, Jill Rockow, Gilbert A. Mosko
- Beauty and the BeastMargaret Prentice, Fred C. Blau Jr.
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 1st Annual American Teacher AwardsIan Fraser, Billy Byers, Chris Boardman, J. Hill
- The 63rd Annual Academy AwardsBill Conti, Julie Giroux, Jack Eskew, Ashley Irwin, Dennis McCarthy, Marc Shaiman
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonLarry Grossman, Jamie Lawrence, Torrie Zito
- The Josephine Baker StoryRalph Burns
- The 44th Annual Tony AwardsElliot Lawrence, Torrie Zito, Lanny Meyers, Jamie Lawrence
Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics
Outstanding Achievement in Special Visual Effects
- WinnerThe Magic of David Copperfield XIII: Mystery on the Orient ExpressDon Wayne
- Star Trek: The Next GenerationRobert Legato, Gary Hutzel, David Takemura, Patrick Clancey, Stephen L. Price, Michael Okuda, Erik Nash, Syd Dutton, Bill Taylor, Don Lee
- IroncladsMartin Gutteridge
- Star Trek: The Next GenerationGary Hutzel, Robert Legato, David Takemura, Michael Okuda, Don Greenberg, Erik Nash, Stephen L. Price, Syd Dutton, Robert Stromberg, Bill Taylor, Don Lee
Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming More Than One Hour)
Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less)
- WinnerThe SimpsonsJames L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Sam Simon, Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky, Richard Sakai, Larina Jean Adamson, George Meyer, Gabor Csupo, Sherry Gunther Shugerman, Steve Pepoon, Rich Moore
- Claymation Comedy of Horrors ShowWill Vinton, Paul Diener, Barry Bruce, Mark Gustafson, Ryan Holznagel
- Tiny Toon AdventuresSteven Spielberg, Tom Ruegger, Paul Dini, Sherri Stoner, David Marshall, Glen Kennedy, Rich Arons
- Garfield Gets a LifeJim Davis, Phil Roman, John Sparey
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
- WinnerTchaikovsky: 150th Birthday Gala from LeningradPeter Gelb, Helmut Rost, Anne Cauvin, Laura Mitgang
- Carnegie Hall: Live at 100Don Mischer, Judith Arron, David J. Goldberg, Joann Goldberg, Geoff Bennett
- Live from Lincoln CenterJohn Goberman, Marc Bauman
- Live from Lincoln CenterJohn Goberman, Marc Bauman, Luciano Pavarotti
- American PlayhouseMichael Brandman, Iris Merlis
Outstanding Comedy Series
- WinnerCheersJames Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner, Phoef Sutton, Tim Berry, Andy Ackerman, Brian Pollack, Mert Rich, Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson, Larry Balmagia
- Designing WomenHarry Thomason, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Pamela Norris, Douglas Jackson, Tommy Thompson, David Trainer
- The Golden GirlsPaul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas, Susan Harris, Marc Sotkin, Tom Whedon, Phillip Jayson Lasker, Gail Parent, Richard Vaczy, Tracy Gamble, Don Seigel, Jerry Perzigian, Nina Feinberg
- Murphy BrownDiane English, Joel Shukovsky, Gary Dontzig, Steven Peterman, Tom Palmer, Barnet Kellman, Korby Siamis, Deborah Smith
- The Wonder YearsBob Brush, Jill Gordon, Ken Topolsky, David Chambers, Michael Dinner
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
- WinnerL.A. LawDavid E. Kelley, Rick Wallace, Patricia Green, John Hill, Robert Breech, James C. Hart, Elodie Keene, Alan Brennert, Alice West
- Northern ExposureJoshua Brand, John Falsey, Andrew Schneider, Diane Frolov, Robin Green, Charles Rosin, Cheryl Bloch, Matthew Nodella, Robert T. Skodis
- ThirtysomethingEdward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, Scott Winant, Ellen S. Pressman, Richard Kramer, Ann Lewis Hamilton, Joseph Dougherty, Lindsley Parsons III
- China BeachJohn Sacret Young, John Wells, Mimi Leder, Lydia Woodward, Carol Flint, Geno Escarrega
- Quantum LeapDonald P. Bellisario, Deborah Pratt, Michael Zinberg, Harker Wade, Robert Wolterstorff, Chris Ruppenthal, Paul Brown, Jeff Gourson
Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special and Miniseries
- WinnerSeparate But EqualGeorge Stevens Jr., Stan Margulies
- Sarah, Plain and TallWilliam Self, Glenn Close, Edwin Self, Glenn Jordan
- Decoration DayMarian Rees, Anne Hopkins, Dick Gallegly
- The Josephine Baker StoryDavid Puttnam, John Kemeny
- Paris TroutDiana Kerew, Frank Konigsberg, Larry Sanitsky
- Switched at BirthMichael O'Hara, Lawrence Horowitz, Barry Morrow, Richard Heus, Mark Sennet, Ervin Zavada
Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Multi-Camera Production
- WinnerThe Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonDavid Gumpel, Girish Bhargava
- The Best of Disney: 50 Years of MagicRobert P. Schneider, Mark West, Harry Arends, Bruce Bailey, Kevin Lee Miller
- The Magic of David Copperfield XIII: Mystery on the Orient ExpressRay Miller, George Verschoor, Tony Teresi
- Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole PorterDavid Fairfield, Harry Arends, Booey Kober, Bruce Motyer
- CheersAndy Ackerman
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 Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Individual - Informational Programming
Outstanding Individual - Informational Programming
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation
Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Informational Series
- WinnerThe Civil WarKen Burns, Stephen Ives, Ric Burns, Julie Dunfey, Catherine Eisele-Yang, Mike Hill
- Entertainment TonightJim Ziegler
- Smithsonian WorldAdrian Malone, Sandra Wentworth Bradley
- Unsolved MysteriesJohn Cosgrove, Terry Dunn Meurer, Ed Horwitz, Raymond Bridgers, Stuart Schwartz
- Blaine Baggett, Peter R. Baker, James F. Golway, Julio Moline
Outstanding Informational Special
- The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan ShowAndrew Solt, Susan F. Walker
- CheersJames Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner, Phoef Sutton, Tim Berry, Andy Ackerman, Brian Pollack, Mert Rich, Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson, Larry Balmagia
- The Barbara Walters Summer SpecialBill Geddie, Wendy Roth, Barbara Walters
- All in the Family: 20th Anniversary SpecialNorman Lear, Mark E. Pollack, Michael Doqui, George Zaloom, Les Mayfield, Jean-Michel Michenaud
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 Comedy Series
Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Drama Series, Variety Series, Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Non-Fiction Special
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerSon of the Morning StarG. Michael Graham, Joe Melody, Richard S. Steele, Mark Steele, Gary Macheel, Charles R. Beith Jr., Mark Friedgen, Dan Luna, Michael J. Wright, Bob Costanza, Christopher Assells, Dave McMoyler, Billy B. Bell, Scott A. Tinsley, Phil Jamtaas, Andre Caporaso, Stephen Grubbs, Kristi Johns, John Caper Jr.
- Separate But EqualDavid Hankins, Brian Thomas Nist, John Haeny, Peter Bergren, Ralph Osborn, Joe Earle, John Voss Bonds Jr., Brad Sherman, Adam Sawelson, Matt Sawelson, Frank A. Fuller Jr., Bruce P. Michaels, Joanie Diener
- Paris TroutDave Weathers, Matt Sawelson, James Hebenstreit, Brad Sherman, Adam Sawelson, Ralph Osborn, Brian Thomas Nist, Frank A. Fuller Jr., John Voss Bonds Jr., Peter Bergren, Bruce P. Michaels, Erma E. Levin
- IroncladsBurton Weinstein, Stephen Grubbs, Clark Conrad, Craig M. Otte, Terence Thomas, Randal S. Thomas, Andre Caporaso, Phil Jamtaas, Brian Risner, James Wolvington, Mace Matiosian, Lori Slomka
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series
- WinnerStar Trek: The Next GenerationBill Wistrom, James Wolvington, Mace Matiosian, Wilson Dyer, Masanobu 'Tomi' Tomita, Dan Yale, Gerry Sackman
- Quantum LeapPaul B. Clay, Susan Kurtz, Greg Schorer, Carin Rogers, William Williams, Rick Bozeat, Ernesto Mas, Donald Woods
- The FlashGonzo Cervantes, James Koford, Greg Stacy, Kerry Dean Williams, Warren Smith, Kenneth R. Burton, Mike Goodman, Thomas Milano
- Twin PeaksRichard Taylor, Pat McCormick, Richard F.W. Davis, Thomas DeGorter, Albert Edmund Lord III, Lori L. Eschler
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special
- WinnerDoogie Howser, M.D.Joe Kenworthy, Dean Okrand, Bill Thiederman, Mike Getlin
- CheersRobert Crosby, Sam Black, Thomas J. Huth, Robert Douglass
- Murphy BrownJohn Hicks, Rick Himot, David E. Fluhr
- The SimpsonsBrad Brock, Gary Montgomery, Jim Fitzpatrick, Brad Sherman
- The Wonder YearsAgamemnon Andrianos, David John West, Nello Torri, John L. Mack
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerSon of the Morning StarNelson Stoll, Thomas J. Huth, Sam Black, Anthony Constantini
- The Josephine Baker StoryJános Réti, Hugh Strain, Clive Pendry
- IroncladsKenneth B. Ross, Tim Philben, Scott Millan, George R. Groves Jr.
- Separate But EqualEd Novick, Gary Alexander, Adam Jenkins, Dennis Kirk
- Sarah, Plain and TallJacob Goldstein, Grover B. Helsley, Robert W. Glass Jr., Richard D. Rogers
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
- WinnerStar Trek: The Next GenerationAlan Bernard, Doug Davey, Chris Haire, Richard L. Morrison
- Northern ExposureGlenn Micallef, Dean Okrand, Bill Thiederman, Mike Getlin
- Cop RockMark Server, Robert Appere, Ron Estes, Gary D. Rogers
- Twin PeaksDon Summer, Gary Alexander, Adam Jenkins
- L.A. LawDavid Schneiderman, Robert Appere, Ron Estes, Gary D. Rogers
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or a Special
- WinnerCarnegie Hall: Live at 100Ed Greene, Terry Kulchar
- The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing ArtsRobert Eldez, Ed Greene, Carroll Pratt
- Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney HoustonDon Worsham, Kooster McAlister
- The 63rd Annual Academy AwardsLee DeCarlo, Ron Cronkhite, Zoli Osaze, Clark Germain
- The 33rd Annual Grammy AwardsCarroll Pratt, Ed Greene, Paul Sandweiss, Don Worsham, Randy Ezratty
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/Camera/Video for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerThe Magic of David Copperfield XIII: Mystery on the Orient ExpressKeith Winikoff, Sam Drummy, David Levisohn, Bill Philbin, Hector Ramirez
- Carnegie Hall: Live at 100Frank O'Connell, Michael Lieberman, John Feher, Manny Gutierrez, Larry Solomon, Bill Akerlund, Jim Covello, David Smith, Miguel Armstrong, Jill Bowers, Michael Jarocki, Jay Millard, Ron Smith, Billy Steinberg
- Sinbad: Brain DamagedGene Crowe, Donna Quante, Larry Heider, Kenneth Patterson, Charlie Huntley, John Burdick, Ron Smith, Keith Winikoff
- The 63rd Annual Academy AwardsAverill Perry, Bill Pope, D.J. Diomedes, Ron Brooks, Dale Walsh, Blair White, Bud Holland, Ralph Alcocer, Ed Payne, Ed Rajme, Sal Folino, Don Langford, Warren Cress, Larry Stenman, Barry Kirstein, Chuck Pharis, John Monteleon, Jim Ralston
- Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney HoustonRoz Storey, Sam Drummy, Thomas Geren, Pat Gleason, Jim Goldsmith, Ed Fussel, Larry Heider, Charlie Huntley, David Levisohn, Rick McVicar, Kenneth Patterson, Bill Philbin, David Plakos, Joe Puthoff, Hector Ramirez, Ron Sheldon, Mark Sanford
Outstanding Technical Direction/Camera/Video for a Series
- WinnerMarried PeopleJerry Weiss, Marty Brown, Dave Owen, Marvin Shearer, Mark Warshaw, Rich Rose
- The Golden GirlsKen Tamburri, Stephen A. Jones, Dave Heckman, Chester Jackson, Ritch Kenney, Randy Johnson
- Empty NestKen Tamburri, Ritch Kenney, Stephen A. Jones, Dave Heckman, John O'Brien
- Into the Night with Rick DeesArt LaCombe, Guy Casagrande, Harriet Uhl, Chuck Pharis
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonRay Figelski, Kurt Tonnessen, Don Barker
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program
- WinnerThe 63rd Annual Academy AwardsGilbert Cates
- In Living ColorKeenen Ivory Wayans, Tamara Rawitt, Michael Petok
- The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing ArtsGeorge Stevens Jr., Nick Vanoff
- Late Night with David LettermanJack Rollins, David Letterman, Robert Morton
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonFrederick De Cordova, Peter Lassally, Jeff Sotzing, Jim McCawley, Johnny Carson
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonDon Mischer, Martin G. Baker, David J. Goldberg
Outstanding Writing for Non-Fiction Programming
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
- WinnerThe 63rd Annual Academy AwardsHal Kanter, Buz Kohan, Billy Crystal, David Steinberg, Bruce Vilanch, Robert Wuhl
- Saturday Night LiveA. Whitney Brown, Tom Davis, James Downey, Al Franken, Jack Handey, Lorne Michaels, Conan O'Brien, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Robin, Adam Sandler, Herbert Sargent, Rob Schneider, Robert Smigel, David Spade, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Christine Zander
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonJerry Juhl, Sara Lukinson, Bill Prady
- In Living ColorJohn Bowman, Buddy Sheffield, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Fax Bahr, Kim Bass, Les Firestein, Greg Fields, Becky Hartman Edwards, J.J. Paulsen, Adam Small, Steve Tompkins, Pam Veasey, Damon Wayans
- Late Night with David LettermanSteve O'Donnell, Rob Burnett, Spike Feresten, Larry Jacobson, David Letterman, Gerard Mulligan, Maria Pope, Paul Simms, Steve Young