Primetime Emmy Awards 1997
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Outstanding Achievement in Cultural Programming - Performance
Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming More Than One Hour)
Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less)
- WinnerThe SimpsonsBill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Sam Simon, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Steve Tompkins, Phil Roman, Jonathan Collier, Ken Keeler, David X. Cohen, Richard Appel, J. Michael Mendel, Richard Raynis, David Silverman, Richard Sakai, Denise Sirkot, Colin A.B.V. Lewis, David Mirkin, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Dan McGrath, Bill Schultz, Michael Wolf, Mike B. Anderson, Ron Hauge
- Dexter's LaboratorySherry Gunther Shugerman, Larry Huber, Craig McCracken, Genndy Tartakovsky, Jason Butler Rote
- King of the HillGreg Daniels, Mike Judge, Howard Klein, Michael Rotenberg, Jonathan Collier, Cheryl Holliday, David Zuckerman, Joseph A. Boucher, Richard Raynis, Phil Roman, Lolee Aries, Bill Schultz, Michael Wolf, Joe Stillman, Gary McCarver
- Duckman: Private Dick/Family ManEverett Peck, David Misch, Michael Markowitz, Gene Laufenberg, Ron Osborn, Gabor Csupo, Arlene Klasky, Peter Avanzino, Jeff Reno, Mitch Watson
- RugratsPaul Demeyer, Gabor Csupo, Arlene Klasky, Mary Harrington, Kathrin Seitz, Margot Pipkin, Eryk Casemiro, Norton Virgien, Toni Vian, Jon Cooksey, Ali Marie Matheson, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerEmmaDon Taylor, Jo Graysmark, John Bush
- Weapons of Mass DistractionCharles Rosen, Chas. Butcher, Charles William Breen, Stephanie Ziemer, Linda Spheeris
- The OdysseyRoger Hall, John King, Frederic Evard, Karen Brookes
- Mrs. Santa ClausHub Braden, Mary Dodson, Ellen Totleben
- The HunchbackTrevor Williams, József Romvári, András Maros
Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Casting for a Series
Outstanding Children's Program
- WinnerHow Do You Spell God?Sheila Nevins, Carole Rosen, Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Amy Schatz
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. SeussDavid Steven Cohen, Brian Henson, Michael K. Frith, Lauren Gray, Jonathan G. Meath, Lou Berger, David Gumpel
- Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About CigarettesJoyce H. Newman, Sheila Nevins, Carole Rosen, John Hoffman, Gabriella Messina
- About Us: The Dignity of ChildrenFred Berner, Lesley Karsten, Elaine Frontain Bryant
- It Just Takes OneBonnie Hammer, Ellen Weissbrod, Lorna Thomas
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series
Outstanding Comedy Series
- WinnerFrasierDavid Angell, Peter Casey, David Lee, Christopher Lloyd, Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano, Joe Keenan, Michael B. Kaplan, Maggie Blanc, William Lucas Walker, Suzanne Martin, Rob Greenberg, Mary Fukuto
- SeinfeldJerry Seinfeld, Howard West, George Shapiro, Peter Mehlman, Jeff Schaffer, Alec Berg, Andy Robin, Gregg Kavet, Suzy Mamann-Greenberg, Tim Kaiser, Andy Ackerman, David Mandel, Spike Feresten, Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Nancy Sprow
- The Larry Sanders ShowGarry Shandling, Brad Grey, John Riggi, Jon Vitti, Becky Hartman Edwards, Carol Leifer, John Ziffren, Jeff Cesario, Todd Holland, John Markus, Judd Apatow, Earl Pomerantz
- 3rd Rock from the SunBonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Caryn Mandabach, David Sacks, Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, Patrick Kienlen, Bob Kushell, Christine Zander, Mark Brazill
- Mad About YouLarry Charles, Danny Jacobson, Paul Reiser, Victor Levin, Richard Day, Helen Hunt, Robert Heath, Craig Knizek, Maria Semple, Jenji Kohan, Mary Connelly
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 Costuming for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Costuming for a Series
Outstanding Cultural Music-Dance Program
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Directing for a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Drama Series
- WinnerLaw & OrderDick Wolf, Rene Balcer, Edwin Sherin, Ed Zuckerman, Jeffrey M. Hayes, Lewis Gould, Billy Fox, Jeremy R. Littman, Arthur W. Forney, Gardner Stern
- ERMichael Crichton, John Wells, Lydia Woodward, Carol Flint, Christopher Chulack, Paul Manning, Penny Adams, Neal Baer, Lance Gentile, Wendy Spence
- NYPD BlueSteven Bochco, David Milch, Mark Tinker, Michael M. Robin, Bill Clark, Michael W. Watkins, Robert J. Doherty, Steven DePaul, Theresa Rebeck, David Mills
- The X-FilesChris Carter, R.W. Goodwin, Howard Gordon, James Wong, Glen Morgan, Ken Horton, Joseph Patrick Finn, Rob Bowman, Kim Manners, Paul Rabwin, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan, Lori Jo Nemhauser
- Chicago HopeJohn Tinker, Bill D'Elia, James C. Hart, John Heath, Rob Corn, Tim Kring, Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
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 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 Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerMrs. Santa ClausGloria Montemayor, Lola 'Skip' McNalley, Dorothy Andre
- The HunchbackJánosné Kajtár, Libuse Barlova
- Crazy HorseJoani Yarbrough, JoJo Guthrie, Jeaneen Muckerman
- Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las VegasRobert Ramos
- If These Walls Could TalkClare M. Corsick, Enzo Angileri, Sally J. Harper, Renate Leuschner, Voni Hinkle, Serena Radaelli, Cammy R. Langer
- The OdysseySuzanne Stokes-Munton, Petra Schaumann
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series
- WinnerStar Trek: VoyagerJosée Normand, Suzan Bagdadi, Karen Asano-Myers, Monique DeSart, Charlotte Parker, Jo Ann Phillips, Frank Fontaine, Diane Pepper
- Star Trek: Deep Space NineNorma Lee, Brian A. Tunstall, Jacklin Masteran, Linle White, Francine Shermaine, Caryl Codon-Tharp, Susan Zietlow-Maust, Charlotte Harvey
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanKarl Wesson, Kelly Kline, Deborah Holmes Dobson, Virginia Grobeson, Christine Lee, Leslie Ann Anderson
- Tracey Takes On...Audrey Futterman-Stern
- 3rd Rock from the SunPixie Schwartz, Camille Friend
Outstanding Informational Programming
- WinnerTigers of the SnowPaul Trautman, Paul Schremp, Darren Barnett
- WinnerParadise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood HillsJoe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky, M. Watanabe Milmore
- WinnerMemphis PD: War on the StreetsJason Rosenfield
- How Do You Spell God?Scott P. Doniger
- Tigers of the SnowBarry Nye
- Tigers of the SnowBill Mills
- America's Music: The Roots of CountryKent Gibson, Tom Mitchell, Alan Porzio, Mark McLaughlin
- Judy Garland: Beyond the RainbowScott Reynolds
- Tigers of the SnowBarry Nye
- Animal ERDon Lenzer, Charlie Bailey, Andy Cifelli, Peter Lorch, Daniel Moyer
- Without Pity: A Film About AbilitiesVincent Stenerson
- Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood HillsRobert Richman
Outstanding Informational Series
- WinnerJudy Garland: Beyond the RainbowMichael Cascio, CarolAnne Dolan, Diane Ferenczi, Peter Graves, Jack Perkins
- WinnerThe Great War: 1914-1918Blaine Baggett, Jay Winter, Carl Byker
- Discover MagazineSuzy Geller-Wolf, David McKillop, Marc Etkind, Nancy Dubuc, Dan Gordon-Levitt
- At the Movies with Ebert & RoeperGene Siskel, Roger Ebert, Larry Dieckhaus, Don DuPree, Andrea Gronvall
- Inside the Actors StudioJames Lipton, Michael Kostel, Caroline Kaplan, Jeff Wurtz
Outstanding Informational Special
- WinnerTigers of the SnowNicolas Noxon, Mark Stouffer, Kevin McCarey, Richard Kiley
- WinnerWithout Pity: A Film About AbilitiesSheila Nevins, Michael Mierendorf, Jonathan Moss, Christopher Reeve
- American MastersMel Stuart, Neil Baldwin, Susan Lacy, Tamar Hacker, William T. Cartwright
- Talked to DeathJohn Parsons Peditto, Sheila Nevins, Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Diane Rosenberg, Nancy Abraham, Eames Yates
- Taxicab ConfessionsJoe Gantz, Harry Gantz, Sheila Nevins
- Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood HillsSheila Nevins, Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky, Jonathan Moss
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 Made for Television Movie
- WinnerMiss Evers' BoysRobert Benedetti, Laurence Fishburne, Kern Konwiser, Peter Stelzer, Derek Kavanagh, Kip Konwiser
- If These Walls Could TalkSuzanne Todd, Demi Moore, Laura Greenlee, J.J. Klein
- GottiGary Lucchesi, David Coatsworth, Robert McMinn
- Bastard Out of CarolinaGary Hoffman, Amanda DiGiulio
- In the GloamingFrederick Zollo, Nicholas Paleologos, Michael Fuchs, Nellie Nugiel, Bonnie Timmermann
Outstanding Main Title Design
Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerThe ShiningBill Corso, Douglas Noe, Tracey Levy, Ve Neill, Barry R. Koper, Ashlee Petersen, Jill Rockow, Joe Colwell, Steve Johnson, Joel Harlow
- Alien Nation: The Enemy WithinRick Stratton, Richard Snell, Craig Reardon, Janna Phillips, David Abbott, Edouard F. Henriques, Karen Westerfield, Kenny Myers
- Miss Evers' BoysWynona Price, Matthew W. Mungle
- The HunchbackJulia Vitray, David White, Sacha Carter, Julie Wright, Katalin Jakots, Anna Tesner, Noémi Czakó, Eva Vyplelová
- Trilogy of Terror IIRick Stratton
Outstanding Makeup for a Series
- WinnerTracey Takes On...Ron Berkeley, Kathleen Berkeley, Thomas R. Burman, Bari Dreiband-Burman
- The X-FilesLaverne Munroe, Toby Lindala
- Babylon 5Cinzia Zanetti, Ron Pipes, John Vulich, John Wheaton, Mike Measimer, Gabriel De Cunto, Rob Sherwood, Liz Dean, Fionagh Cush
- Buffy the Vampire SlayerTodd McIntosh, John Vulich, John Maldonado, John Wheaton
- Star Trek: Deep Space NineCamille Calvet, Michael Westmore, Karen Iverson, Ellis Burman Jr., R. Stephen Weber, David Quashnick, Dean Jones, Mark Bussan, Brad Look, Belinda Bryant, James MacKinnon, Allan A. Apone, Perri Sorel, Mary Kay Morse, John Maldonado, Lisa Collins, Karen Westerfield
Outstanding Miniseries
- WinnerPrime Suspect 5: Errors of JudgementGub Neal, Rebecca Eaton, Lynn Horsford
- The Last DonLarry Sanitsky, Frank Konigsberg, Joyce Eliason, James T. Davis
- In Cold BloodTom Rowe, Robert Halmi Sr.
- The ShiningStephen King, Mark Carliner, Elliot Friedgen
- The OdysseyFrancis Ford Coppola, Fred Fuchs, Nicholas Meyer, Robert Halmi Sr., Dyson Lovell
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Music Direction
Outstanding Music and Lyrics
Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerThe ShiningThomas DeGorter, Peter Bergren, Kenneth L. Johnson, Brian Thomas Nist, Joe Earle, Bradley C. Katona, Eric A. Norris, Andrew Ellerd, Linda Keim, Bruce Tanis, Ron Evans, Gary Lewis, Barbara Issak, Paul Longstaffe, James Hebenstreit, Stan Jones, Alyson Dee Moore, Ginger Geary
- The Cherokee KidRon Evans, Ralph Osborn, Eric A. Norris, David Hankins, Nancy Parker, Dean Richard Marino, Dennis Gray, Myron Nettinga, Bruce Tanis, Alyson Dee Moore, Laura Laird
- DavidBilly B. Bell, Kristi Johns, Anton Holden, Adriane Marfiak, Michael Lyle, Bob Costanza, Mark Steele, Robert Webber, Gary Macheel, Rusty Tinsley, Lou Thomas, Tim Terusa, David C. Eichhorn, Richard S. Steele, Tim Chilton, Jill Schachne, Sharon Smith, Jack Levy
- Crazy HorseJames N. Harrison, Rich Harrison, Tom Cornwell, Charles Dayton, Peter Harrison, Rick Hinson, Tally Paulos, Gregg Barbanell, Michael Broomberg, Virginia S. Ellsworth
- Old ManStephen Grubbs, Marty Wereski, David Scharf, Charles Bruce, Jay Keiser, Kevin Fisher, Phil Jamtaas, Adam DeCoster, Paige Pollack
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series
- WinnerThe X-FilesThierry J. Couturier, Stuart Calderon, Ira Leslie, Maciek Malish, Debby Ruby-Winsberg, Chris Fradkin, H. Jay Levine, Christopher B. Reeves, Susan Welsh, Jeff Charbonneau, Gary Marullo, Michael Salvetta
- ProfilerPeter Austin, Michael Babcock, Linda Keim, Kenneth L. Johnson, Paul Longstaffe, Warren Smith, Kim Naves
- The CapeRichard Taylor, Kenneth L. Johnson, Linda Keim, Brian Thomas Nist, Barbara Issak, Eric Erickson, James Hebenstreit, Peter Bergren
- Chicago HopeMark Cookson, Dave Weathers, Doug Kent, Kim Naves, David Beadle, Robert Moore, David Grecu, Jane Boegel, Tom Scurry, Daniel Tripoli
- Nash BridgesAlbert Ibbotson, Steffan Falesitch, David M. Cowan, Charlie Shepard, Jonathan Golodner, Carmine Rubino, Timothy Pearson, Matthew Dettmann, Dino A. Moriana
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special
- Winner3rd Rock from the SunJesse Peck, Todd Grace, Craig Porter
- Home ImprovementKlaus Landsberg, Charlie McDaniel, Kathy Oldham, John Bickelhaupt
- The Larry Sanders ShowEdward L. Moskowitz, Ed Golya, John Bickelhaupt
- FrasierJohn Reiner, Andre Caporaso, Robert Douglass, Dana Mark McClure
- The SimpsonsRonny Cox, R. Russell Smith, Greg Orloff
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special
- WinnerTitanicDavid Husby, David E. Fluhr, Adam Jenkins, Don Digirolamo
- Apollo 11Kevin Patrick Burns, Jon Taylor, Todd Orr, Larry Scharf
- Old ManSteve C. Aaron, Thomas J. Huth, Sam Black, John Asman
- Weapons of Mass DistractionNeil Brody, William Freesh, Mike Olman, Peter Bentley
- GottiRobert W. Glass Jr., Ezra Dweck, Dan Wallin, David Lee
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
- WinnerERLowell Harris, Allen L. Stone, Franklin Jones Jr., Michael Jiron
- The X-FilesDavid John West, Nello Torri, Harry Andronis, Michael T. Williamson
- Law & OrderBill Nicholson, Thomas Meloeny, David Platt
- NYPD BlueJoe Kenworthy, Robert Appere, Kenneth R. Burton
- Star Trek: VoyagerChris Haire, Richard L. Morrison, Doug Davey, Alan Bernard
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or a Special
Outstanding Special Visual Effects
- WinnerAsteroidRichard O. Helmer, Tom Sindicich, Sam Nicholson, Dan Schmit, Steve Melchiorre, Jaison Stritch, Adam Ealovega, Larry Detwiler
- WinnerThe OdysseyMike McGee
- 3rd Rock from the SunPatrick Shearn, Chris Staves, Glen Bennett
- Star Trek: Deep Space NineGary Hutzel, Judy Elkins, Paul Maples, Adrian Hurley, Don Lee, Steve Fong, Davy Nethercutt, Kevin Bouchez, Laurie Resnick, Adam Howard, Gregory Jein
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
- WinnerBeauty and the Beast: A Concert on IceDonna Stock, Wayne Orr, Theodore Ashton, Rick Robinson, John Palacio
- Live from Lincoln CenterEmmett Loughran, Susan Noll, Juan Barrera, John Feher, Manny Rodriguez, Jim Covello, Larry Solomon, David Smith, Ron Washburn, Charlie Huntley, Paul C. York
- The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing ArtsJohn B. Field, John Palacio, Susan Noll, John Burdick, Dave Eastwood, Helene Haviland, Charlie Huntley, Jay Millard, Lyn Noland, Bill Philbin, Hector Ramirez, Ron Sheldon, Chris Tafuri
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame Festival of Fun Musical SpectacularJohn B. Field, John Burdick, Dave Eastwood, Thomas Geren, Larry Heider, Charlie Huntley, David Levisohn, Kenneth Patterson, David Plakos, Hector Ramirez, Manny Rodriguez, Ron Sheldon, Ron Smith, John Palacio Jr., Mark Sanford
- The Price Is Right 25th Anniversary SpecialDavid Hallmark, Allen Latter, Cesar Cabreira, Wayne Getchell, Edward Nelson, Marty Wagner
Outstanding Technical Direction/Camera/Video for a Series
- WinnerThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoMichael Stramisky, Les Atkinson, Hank Geving, Rob Palmer, Kurt Tonnessen, Kevin Fraser, William Gardhouse
- Saturday Night LiveSteven Cimino, Jan Kasoff, Michael Bennett, Carl Eckett, John Pinto, Robert Reese, Gregory Aull, Frank Grisanti
- Muppets TonightKen Tamburri, Diane Biederbeck, Tom Conkright, Thomas Geren, Randy Gomez, Ray Gonzales, Brian Reason, John Palacio Jr.
- CosbyStephen A. Jones, Karl Messerschmidt, Neal Carlos, Tom Conkright, Ritch Kenney, Theodore Ashton
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
- WinnerTracey Takes On...Allan McKeown, Tracey Ullman, Jerry Belson, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Carey Dietrich, Thomas Schlamme, Robert Klane, Jenji Kohan, Molly Newman, Gail Parent, Stephanie Laing, Allen J. Zipper
- Dennis Miller LiveDennis Miller, Kevin C. Slattery, Eddie Feldmann, Michele DeVoe, Colleen Grillo
- Late Show with David LettermanRob Burnett, Jon Beckerman, Barbara Gaines, Joe Toplyn
- The Tonight Show with Jay LenoDebbie Vickers, Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia
- Politically IncorrectScott Carter, Bill Maher, Nancy Geller, Bernie Brillstein, Brad Grey, Marc Gurvitz, Douglas M. Wilson, Kevin Hamburger
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special
- WinnerChris Rock: Bring the PainChris Rock, Michael Rotenberg, Sandy Chanley, Tom Bull
- Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las VegasBette Midler, Bonnie Bruckheimer, Marty Callner, Bill Brigode, Douglas C. Forbes, Randall Gladstein
- The 69th Annual Academy AwardsGilbert Cates
- The 50th Annual Tony AwardsGary Smith, Walter C. Miller, Roy A. Somlyo
- George Carlin: 40 Years of ComedyJohn Moffitt, Pat Tourk Lee, Stu Smiley, Brenda Carlin, Kimber Rickabaugh, Keiren Fisher, Nancy Kurshner
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program
- WinnerChris Rock: Bring the PainChris Rock
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienJonathan Groff, Brian Kiley, Janine Ditullio, Chris Albers, Tommy Blacha, Ellie Barancik, Brian McCann, Brian Reich, Michael Gordon, Mike Sweeney, Greg Cohen, Andy Richter, Conan O'Brien, Robert Smigel, Tom Agna
- Politically IncorrectChris Kelly, Franklyn Ajaye, Scott Carter, Christopher Case Erbland, Al Franken, Jon Hotchkiss, Arianna Huffington, Hayes Jackson, Brian Jacobsmeyer, Bill Kelley, Billy Martin, Bill Maher, Ned Rice, Chris Rock, Geoff Rodkey, Mike Rotman, Jeff Stilson, Danny Vermont, Eric Weinberg
- Tracey Takes On...Tracey Ullman, Jerry Belson, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Allen J. Zipper, Robert Klane, Jenji Kohan, Molly Newman, Gail Parent
- Dennis Miller LiveEddie Feldmann, Dennis Miller, David Feldman, Tom Hertz, Rick Overton, Leah Krinsky, Jim Hanna
- Late Show with David LettermanJoe Toplyn, Michael Barrie, Jon Beckerman, Rob Burnett, Alex Gregory, Matt Harrigan, Peter Huyck, Eric Kaplan, Tim Long, Jim Mulholland, Gerard Mulligan, Rodney Rothman, Bill Scheft, Steve Young, David Letterman