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Emmy Awards: 1987

Emmy

Date:12 September (creative arts), 20 September (primetime programming)
Host:Bruce Willis
Location:Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California, USA
Notes:
  • The awards are presented to shows that were broadcast between 1 July 1986 and 30 June 1987.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
  Winner:
 
  Other Nominees:
 
  • "Equalizer, The" (1985) - Edward Woodward; CBS
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Corbin Bernsen; NBC
  • "St. Elsewhere" (1982) - William Daniels (I); NBC
  • "St. Elsewhere" (1982) - Ed Flanders; NBC

  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Escape from Sobibor (1987) (TV) - Alan Arkin; CBS
  • Gathering of Old Men, A (1987) (TV) - Louis Gossett Jr.; CBS
  • LBJ: The Early Years (1987) (TV) - Randy Quaid; NBC
  • Promise (1986) (TV) - James Garner; CBS

  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cheers" (1982) - Ted Danson; NBC
  • "Newhart" (1982) - Bob Newhart; CBS
  • "Night Court" (1984) - Harry Anderson (I); NBC
  • "Perfect Strangers" (1986) - Bronson Pinchot; ABC

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cagney & Lacey" (1982) - Tyne Daly; CBS
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Susan Dey; NBC
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Jill Eikenberry; NBC
  • "Murder, She Wrote" (1984) - Angela Lansbury; CBS

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - Lee Remick; NBC
  • Pack of Lies (1987) (TV) - Ellen Burstyn; CBS
  • Two Mrs. Grenvilles, The (1987) (TV) - Ann-Margret; NBC
  • Unnatural Causes (1986) (TV) - Alfre Woodard; NBC

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, The" (1987) - Blair Brown; NBC
  • "Golden Girls, The" (1985) - Beatrice Arthur; NBC
  • "Golden Girls, The" (1985) - Betty White (I); NBC
  • "Kate & Allie" (1984) - Jane Curtin; CBS

  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cagney & Lacey" (1982) - John Karlen; CBS
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Jimmy Smits; NBC
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Michael Tucker (I); NBC
  • "St. Elsewhere" (1982) - Ed Begley Jr.; NBC

  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Lost Empires" (1986) - Laurence Olivier; PBS
  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - John Glover (I); NBC
  • Something in Common (1986) (TV) - Eli Wallach; CBS
  • Two Mrs. Grenvilles, The (1987) (TV) - Stephen Collins (I); NBC

  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cheers" (1982) - Woody Harrelson; NBC
  • "Cheers" (1982) - George Wendt (I); NBC
  • "Newhart" (1982) - Tom Poston; CBS
  • "Newhart" (1982) - Peter Scolari; CBS

  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cheers" (1982) - Rhea Perlman; NBC
  • "Family Ties" (1982) - Justine Bateman; NBC
  • "Golden Girls, The" (1985) - Estelle Getty; NBC
  • "Newhart" (1982) - Julia Duffy; CBS

  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Hill Street Blues" (1981) - Betty Thomas (I); NBC
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Susan Ruttan; NBC
  • "Moonlighting" (1985) - Allyce Beasley; ABC
  • "St. Elsewhere" (1982) - Christina Pickles; NBC

  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Amerika" (1987) - Christine Lahti (I); ABC
  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - Elizabeth Wilson (I); NBC
  • Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986) (TV) - Olivia de Havilland; NBC
  • Two Mrs. Grenvilles, The (1987) (TV) - Claudette Colbert; NBC

  • Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening (1987) (TV) - Alan Adelman (lighting director); CBS
  • Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) (TV) - Jeff Engel (I) (lighting designer); Marc Palius (lighting director); ABC
  • Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) - Greg Brunton (lighting director); Fred McKinnon (lighting director); Kieran Healy (lighting director); ABC
    - For the opening ceremonies.
  • Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) - Robert A. Dickinson (lighting director); Olin Younger (lighting director); ABC
    - For the closing ceremonies.
  • Magic of David Copperfield IX: Escape from Alcatraz, The (1987) (TV) - Robert A. Dickinson (lighting director); CBS

  • Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control for a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • 14th Annual American Music Awards, The (1987) (TV) - Jim Ralston (technical director); Ralph Alcocer (cameraperson); Evan Baker (cameraperson); Ron Brooks (III) (cameraperson); Warren Cress (cameraperson); D.J. Diomedes (cameraperson); Sal Folino (cameraperson); Don Langford (cameraperson); Dale Walsh (II) (cameraperson); Blair White (I) (cameraperson); Hugh Dilonardo (senior video control); ABC
  • Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) (TV) - Jim Ralston (technical director); Ralph Alcocer (cameraperson); Evan Baker (cameraperson); Ron Brooks (III) (cameraperson); Warren Cress (cameraperson); D.J. Diomedes (cameraperson); Sal Folino (cameraperson); Don Langford (cameraperson); Dale Walsh (II) (cameraperson); Blair White (I) (cameraperson); Hugh Dilonardo (senior video control); ABC
  • Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) - Jim Ralston (technical director); Ralph Alcocer (cameraperson); David N. Banks (cameraperson); Ron Brooks (III) (cameraperson); Warren Cress (cameraperson); D.J. Diomedes (cameraperson); Sal Folino (cameraperson); Thomas Geren (cameraperson); Larry Heider (cameraperson); Dave Hilmer (cameraperson); Bob Keys (cameraperson); Don Langford (cameraperson); David Levisohn (cameraperson); Wayne Orr (cameraperson); Jimmie Scurti (cameraperson); Ron Sheldon (I) (cameraperson); Larry Stenman (cameraperson); John Monteleon (senior video control); ABC
    - For the closing ceremonies.

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming - Directing
      Nominees:
     
  • Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente (1987) (TV) - Richard Schickel; PBS
  • Unknown Chaplin (1983) (TV) - Kevin Brownlow; David Gill (I); PBS
    - For episode "My Happiest Years".

  • Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cheers" (1982) - James Burrows (II); NBC
    - For episode "Chambers vs. Malone".
  • "Cosby Show, The" (1984) - Jay Sandrich; NBC
    - For episode "I Know That You Know".
  • "Designing Women" (1986) - Jack Shea (III); CBS
    - For episode "The Beauty Contest".
  • "Family Ties" (1982) - Will Mackenzie (I); NBC
    - For episode "'A,' My Name is Alex".

  • Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cagney & Lacey" (1982) - Sharron Miller (I); CBS
    - For episode "Turn, Turn, Turn", part II.
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Donald Petrie; NBC
    - For episode "The Venus Butterfly".
  • "Moonlighting" (1985) - Allan Arkush; ABC
    - For episode "I Am Curious... Maddie".
  • "Moonlighting" (1985) - Will Mackenzie (I); ABC
    - For episode "Atomic Shakespeare".

  • Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • 41st Annual Tony Awards, The (1987) (TV) - Elliot Lawrence (I) (music director); Larry Grossman (I) (principal arranger); Wally Harper (II) (principal arranger); Torrie Zito (principal arranger); Lanny Meyers (principal arranger); Jamie Lawrence (III) (principal arranger); CBS
  • Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin (1987) (TV) - Peter Matz (I) (musical director/principal arranger); ABC
  • Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) - Ian Fraser (I) (music director); Chris Boardman (I) (principal arranger); Ralph Burns (principal arranger); Alexander Courage (principal arranger); J. Hill (II) (principal arranger); Angela Morley (principal arranger); ABC
    - For the opening ceremonies.
  • Perry Como Christmas Special, The (1986) (TV) - Nick Perito (music director/principal arranger); ABC

  • Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/Video Control for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Charmings, The" (1987) - Dave Smith (VIII) (technical director); Warren Cress (cameraperson); Stephen A. Jones (cameraperson); Art LaCombe (cameraperson); Charles T. Henry (II) (cameraperson); Bud Holland (cameraperson); Bill Scott (II) (cameraperson); Ross Harmon (senior video control); ABC
    - For episode "The Incredible Shrinking Prince".
  • "Golden Girls, The" (1985) - O. Tamburri (technical director); Jack Chisolm (cameraperson); Ritch Kenney (cameraperson); Ken Tamburri (cameraperson); Carol Wetovich (cameraperson); Bob Kaufman (IV) (senior video control); NBC
    - For episode "Forgive Me, Father".
  • "Night Court" (1984) - Jerry Weiss (I) (technical director); Rocky Danielson (cameraperson); Leigh Nicholson (cameraperson); John Repczynski (cameraperson); Jeffrey Wheat (cameraperson); Tom Tcimpidis (senior video control); NBC
    - For episode "Murder".

  • Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) - Hal Gurnee; NBC
    - For episode "5th Anniversary Special".
  • "Tracey Ullman Show, The" (1987) - Ted Bessell; Stuart Margolin; FBC
    - For episodes "Meg and Tina in August", "Pre-School" and "Golf".
  • 41st Annual Tony Awards, The (1987) (TV) - Walter C. Miller; CBS
  • Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) - Dwight Hemion; ABC
    - For the opening ceremonies.

  • Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Keep on Cruisin'" (1987) - Jeff Engel (I) (lighting director); CBS
    - For episode "Mark C. Bloome".
  • "Married with Children" (1987) - Mark Buxbaum (lighting director); FBC
    - For episode "But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy".
  • "Who's the Boss?" (1984) - Mark J. Levin (lighting director); ABC
    - For episode "The Proposal".

  • Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - Paul Bogart; NBC
    - For part I.
  • Escape from Sobibor (1987) (TV) - Jack Gold (I); CBS
  • LBJ: The Early Years (1987) (TV) - Peter Werner (III); NBC
  • Unnatural Causes (1986) (TV) - Lamont Johnson (I); NBC

  • Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cagney & Lacey" (1982) - Georgia Jeffries (writer); CBS
    - For episode "Turn, Turn, Turn", part 1.
  • "Hill Street Blues" (1981) - Jeff Lewis (III) (writer); David Milch (writer); John Romano (I) (writer); NBC
    - For episode "It Ain't Over Till It's Over".
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - William M. Finkelstein (writer); NBC
    - For episode "Sidney, the Dead-Nosed Reindeer".
  • "Moonlighting" (1985) - Glenn Gordon Caron (teleplay); Jeff Reno (teleplay); Ron Osborn (I) (story); Karen Hall (IV) (story); Roger Director (story); Charles H. Eglee (story); ABC
    - For episode "I Am Curious... Maddie".
  • "Moonlighting" (1985) - Ron Osborn (I) (writer); Jeff Reno (writer); ABC
    - For episode "Atomic Shakespeare".
  • "St. Elsewhere" (1982) - John Tinker (writer); Tom Fontana (writer); John Masius (writer); NBC
    - For episode "Afterlife".

  • Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - William Hanley (writer); NBC
    - For part II.
  • "Year in the Life, A" (1986) - Joshua Brand (writer); John Falsey (writer); NBC
    - for "The First Christmas".
  • Escape from Sobibor (1987) (TV) - Reginald Rose (writer); CBS
  • Pack of Lies (1987) (TV) - Hugh Whitemore (writer) (as Ralph Gallup); CBS

  • Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Saturday Night Live" (1975) - Andy Breckman (writer); A. Whitney Brown (writer); E. Jean Carroll (writer); James Downey (I) (writer); Al Franken (I) (writer); Eddie Gorodetsky (writer); Phil Hartman (I) (writer); George Meyer (II) (writer); Lorne Michaels (writer); Kevin Nealon (writer); Margaret Oberman (writer); Herbert Sargent (I) (writer); Marc Shaiman (writer); Rosie Shuster (writer); Robert Smigel (writer); Jon Vitti (writer); Tom Davis (I) (writer); Bonnie Turner (writer); Terry Turner (I) (writer); Christine Zander (writer); NBC
  • "Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The" (1962) - Raymond Siller (writer); Michael Barrie (I) (writer); Jim Mulholland (writer); Kevin Mulholland (I) (writer); Bob Keane (I) (writer); Andrew Nicholls (II) (writer); Darrell Vickers (writer); Hal Goodman (writer); Larry Klein (I) (writer); Gary Belkin (writer); NBC
  • "Tracey Ullman Show, The" (1987) - James L. Brooks (writer); Jerry Belson (writer); Heide Perlman (writer); Ken Estin (writer); Paul Flaherty (I) (writer); Dick Blasucci (writer); Sue Herring (writer); Matt Groening (writer); Kim Fuller (writer); Sam Simon (I) (writer); Marc Flanagan (writer); FBC
    - For episodes "The Lottery", "Girl on a Ledge" and "Ambulance Pick Up".
  • 41st Annual Tony Awards, The (1987) (TV) - Jeffrey Lane (I) (writer); CBS

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming - Writing
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day (1987) (TV) - John Jeremy (writer); PBS

  • Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cheers" (1982) - Janet Leahy (writer); NBC
    - For episode "Abnormal Psychology".
  • "Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, The" (1987) - Jay Tarses (writer); NBC
    - For episode "Here's Why Cosmetics Should Come in Unbreakable Bottles".
  • "Golden Girls, The" (1985) - Jeffrey Duteil (writer); NBC
    - For episode "Isn't It Romantic".
  • "Newhart" (1982) - David Mirkin (writer); CBS
    - For episode "Co-Hostess Twinkie".

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Writing
      Nominees:
     
  • Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening (1987) (TV) - Sara Lukinson; CBS

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory, The (1987) (TV) - John Elsenbach; NBC
  • Kojak: The Price of Justice (1987) (TV) - Victor J. Kemper; CBS
  • Promise (1986) (TV) - Gayne Rescher; CBS
  • There Were Times, Dear (1985) (TV) - Brianne Murphy; PBS

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Amazing Stories" (1985) - John McPherson (I); NBC
    - For episode "Go to the Head of the Class".
  • "Crime Story" (1986) - James A. Contner; NBC
    - For episode "Top of The World".
  • "Highway to Heaven" (1984) - Ted Voigtlander; NBC
    - For episode "Basinger's New York".
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Robert Seaman; NBC
    - For episode "Sidney, the Dead-Nosed Reindeer".

  • Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
      Winners:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Dynasty" (1981) - Tom Trimble (I) (art director); Brock Broughton (set decorator); ABC
    - For episode "A Love Remembered II".
  • "Moonlighting" (1985) - James J. Agazzi (production designer); Bill Harp (set decorator); ABC
    - For episode "Atomic Shakespeare".
  • "Murder, She Wrote" (1984) - Leslie Parsons (production designer); Peter Samish (art director); Robert Wingo (set decorator); CBS
    - For episode "No Accounting for Murder".

  • Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Fresno" (1986) - Tommy Goetz (production designer); Mary Ann Good (set decorator); Charles B. Pierce (I) (set decorator); CBS
    - For part I.
  • Escape from Sobibor (1987) (TV) - Allan Starski (production designer); Vlastimir Gavrik (art director); Milorad Kalanj (set decorator); Miodrag Miric (set decorator); CBS
  • Lyndon Johnson (1987) (TV) - Ben Edwards (I) (art director); Mike Patterson (I) (set decorator); PBS
  • There Must Be a Pony (1986) (TV) - James J. Agazzi (production designer); Ross Bellah (art director); Audrey A. Blasdel (set decorator); Jerry Adams (I) (set decorator); ABC

  • Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • 59th Annual Academy Awards, The (1987) (TV) - Roy Christopher (production designer); Greg Richman (art director); ABC
  • Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues (1987) (TV) - Romain Johnston (art director); ABC
  • Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) (TV) - Ray Klausen (production designer); Paul Galbraith (art director); Randy L. Blom (set decorator); ABC
  • Magic of David Copperfield IX: Escape from Alcatraz, The (1987) (TV) - John Shaffner (art director); Joe Stewart (I) (art director); Jack Hart (I) (art director); CBS

  • Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Fresno" (1986) - Bob Mackie (leading ladies' costumes); CBS
    - For part I.
  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - Theoni V. Aldredge (costume designer); NBC
    - For part I.
  • Casanova (1987) (TV) - Yvonne Blake (I) (costume designer); ABC
  • Two Mrs. Grenvilles, The (1987) (TV) - Nolan Miller (I) (for Ann-Margret); Donald Brooks (for Claudette Colbert); Sue Yelland; NBC
    - For part I.

  • Outstanding Costume Design for a Series
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Designing Women" (1986) - Cliff Chally (costume designer); CBS
    - For episode "Oh Suzannah".
  • "Mama's Family" (1983) - Ret Turner (costume designer); Bob Mackie (original costume concept); Syndicated
    - For episode "The Love Letter".
  • "Murder, She Wrote" (1984) - Al Lehman (I); CBS
    - For episode "Magnum on Ice".
  • "My Sister Sam" (1986) - Bill Hargate (costume designer); CBS
    - For episode "Jingle Bell Rock Bottom".

  • Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Solid Gold" (1980) - Rickie A. Hansen (costume designer); Syndicated
    - For episode "Countdown '86".
    - For part I with Marilyn McCoo, Solid Gold Dancers, Kenny Loggins and Gloria Loring.
  • Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) (TV) - Alvin Colt (costume designer); Ron Talsky (special costume consultant); ABC
  • Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) - Peter Menefee (costume designer); ABC
    - For the closing ceremonies.

  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Amerika" (1987) - Grover B. Helsley (sound mixer); Richard D. Rogers (sound mixer); Keith A. Wester; John Wilkinson (I) (sound mixer); ABC
    - For part III.
  • LBJ: The Early Years (1987) (TV) - Joseph D. Citarella (sound mixer); Grover B. Helsley (sound mixer); Don Summer (sound mixer); Ray West (I) (sound mixer); NBC
  • Out on a Limb (1987) (TV) - Joseph D. Citarella (sound mixer); Grover B. Helsley (sound mixer); John Speak (sound mixer); Ray West (I) (sound mixer); ABC
    - For part I.
  • Two Mrs. Grenvilles, The (1987) (TV) - John Asman (sound mixer); Neil Brody (sound mixer); Ken S. Polk (sound mixer); Peter Sutton (I) (sound mixer); NBC
    - For part I.

  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • "Cosby Show, The" (1984) - Rich Jacob (sound mixer); Allen Patapoff (sound mixer); Craig Porter (I) (sound mixer); Maureen Teller (sound mixer); NBC
    - For episode "I Know That You Know".
  • "Fame" (1982) - Murray McFadden (sound mixer); Don Sharpless (sound mixer); Michael Stone (IV) (sound mixer); Fred Tator (sound mixer); Syndicated
    - For episode "The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much".
  • "Golden Girls, The" (1985) - Richard Burns (III) (sound mixer); Ed Epstein (I) (sound mixer); Allen Patapoff (sound mixer); Craig Porter (I) (sound mixer); NBC
    - For episode "Ladies of the Evening".
  • "Golden Girls, The" (1985) - Edward L. Moskowitz; John S. Orr (sound mixer); Allen Patapoff (sound mixer); Craig Porter (I) (sound mixer); NBC
    - For episode "A Piece of Cake".

  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety or Music Series or a Special
      Winner:
     
      Other Nominees:
     
  • Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening (1987) (TV) - Aaron Baron (sound mixer); Bud Graham (sound mixer); Ed Greene (I) (sound mixer); CBS
  • Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente (1987) (TV) - Eric Levinson; PBS
  • Vladimir Horowitz: The Last Romantic (1985) (TV) - Lee Dichter (sound mixer); Lawrence Loewinger (sound mixer); PBS
    - (Shown within "Great Performances" (1972).)

  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
      Winner:
     
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  • "Hill Street Blues" (1981) - William Gazecki (production mixer); Bill Nicholson (I) (re-recording mixer); Peter Reale (re-recording mixer); Dean Vernon (re-recording mixer); NBC
    - For episode "It Ain't Over Till It's Over".
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) {Pilot (#1.0)} - Dan Dillon (III) (sound mixer); John Norman (III) (sound mixer); David Schneiderman (I) (sound mixer); Theodore Soderberg (sound mixer); NBC
    - For the pilot.
  • "Moonlighting" (1985) - Martin Raymond Bolger (sound mixer); David J. Hudson (sound mixer); Mel Metcalfe (sound mixer); Terry Porter (I) (sound mixer); ABC
    - For episode "Atomic Shakespeare".
  • Crime Story (1986) (TV) - Alan Bernard (I) (sound mixer); Randy McDonald (I) (sound mixer); Bill Nicholson (I) (sound mixer); Dean Okrand (sound mixer); NBC
    - For the pilot.

  • Outstanding Editing for a Series - Single Camera Production
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  • "Cagney & Lacey" (1982) - Jeanene Ambler; CBS
    - For episode "Turn, Turn, Turn", part 1.
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) - Bonnie Koehler; NBC
    - For episode "The Venus Butterfly".
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) {Pilot (#1.0)} - Ray Daniels; Joe Ann Fogle; NBC
    - for the pilot.
  • "St. Elsewhere" (1982) - John Heath (I); NBC
    - For episode "Afterlife".

  • Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera Production
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  • "Fresno" (1986) - Andrew Chulack; CBS
    - For part IV.
  • "I'll Take Manhattan" (1987) - Michael Brown (I); CBS
    - For part I.
  • Murder Ordained (1987) (TV) - Michael Eliot; CBS
    - For part II.
  • Unnatural Causes (1986) (TV) - Paul LaMastra; NBC

  • Outstanding Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production
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  • "Cheers" (1982) - Andy Ackerman (I); NBC
    - For episode "Cheers: The Motion Picture".
  • "Cosby Show, The" (1984) - Henry Chan (IV); NBC
    - For episode "I Know That You Know".
  • "Family Ties" (1982) - Gary Anderson (II); Jon Bellis; NBC
    - For episode "Band on the Run".
  • "Golden Girls, The" (1985) - Harold McKenzie; NBC
    - For episode "Twas the Nightmare Before Christma".

  • Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Multi-Camera Production
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  • Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente (1987) (TV) - Steven Hess; Vic Lowrey; PBS
  • Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite, The (1987) (TV) - Mark Fernan; Mark West (I); NBC

  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special
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  • "Fresno" (1986) - Bill Wistrom (supervising sound editor); William H. Angarola (sound editor); Clark Conrad (sound editor); Steve Dutkovich (sound editor); Ken Gladden (sound editor); Doug Gray (I) (sound editor); John Haeny (sound editor); Jay Jones (II) (sound editor); Anthony Mazzei (I) (sound editor); Steve Pederson (I) (sound editor); Matt Sawelson (sound editor); Brad Sherman (I) (sound editor); Edward F. Suski (sound editor); James Wolvington (sound editor); Bill Thiederman (sound editor); Jon Johnson (I) (adr editor); Dan Carlin Sr. (music editor); CBS
    - For part VI.
  • Hero in the Family (1986) (TV) - Gary Winter (III) (supervising sound editor); Ray Alba (sound editor); Alan Bromberg (sound editor); John M. Colwell (sound editor); Joe Divitale (sound editor); Robert Gutknecht (sound editor); Larry Mann (I) (sound editor); Michael O'Corrigan (sound editor); Jim Siracusa (sound editor); Kendrick Sweet (I) (sound editor); Craig Vandagriff (sound editor); Cliff Bell Jr.; Roy Prendergast (music editor); ABC
  • Little Spies (1986) (TV) - Gary Winter (III) (supervising sound editor); Joe Divitale (sound editor); Robert Gutknecht (sound editor); William Hooper (I) (sound editor); William Jacobs (II) (sound editor); Larry Mann (I) (sound editor); Michael O'Corrigan (sound editor); Steve Olson (IV) (sound editor); Kendrick Sweet (I) (sound editor); Bill Young (V) (sound editor); Cliff Bell Jr.; Kathy Durning (music editor); ABC
  • Out on a Limb (1987) (TV) - David R. Elliott (supervising sound editor); Dino Dimuro (sound editor); Mark Friedgen (sound editor); G. Michael Graham (sound editor); Joseph Melody (sound editor); Stewart Nelson (sound editor); Rusty Tinsley (sound editor); Scott A. Tinsley (sound editor); Michael C. Gutierrez (sound editor); Bill Voigtlander (adr editor); John Mick (music editor); ABC
    - For part II.

  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series
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  • "A-Team, The" (1983) - Dick Wahrman (supervising sound editor); Gene Craig (sound editor); Thomas McMullen (sound editor); John Kaufman (VI) (sound editor); Jack Woods (III) (sound editor); Roxanne Jones (sound editor); Cliff Bell Jr. (adr editor); John Caper (music editor); NBC
    - For episode "Firing Line".
  • "Hunter" (1984) - Sam Gemette (supervising sound editor); Dave Kulczycki (sound editor); Ed Osborne (sound editor); John Post (sound editor); Edward L. Sandlin (sound editor); Gary Vaughan (sound editor); Cliff Bell Jr. (adr editor); John Caper Jr. (music editor); NBC
    - For episode "The Castro Connection".
  • "L.A. Law" (1986) {Pilot (#1.0)} - Sam Horta (supervising sound editor); Petra Bach (sound editor); Sam Black (I) (sound editor); Don Ernst (sound editor); Terence Thomas (sound editor); Andrea Horta (sound editor); Ron Horwitz (sound editor); Constance A. Kazmer (sound editor); Gary Krivacek (sound editor); Russ Hill (sound editor); Warner E. Leighton (sound editor); Margaret Webb (II) (sound editor); Eileen Horta (adr editor); John R. Harris (music editor); NBC
    - For the pilot.
  • "Stingray" (1986) - Larry Mann (I) (supervising sound editor); Ray Alba (sound editor); Alan Bromberg (sound editor); John M. Colwell (sound editor); Joe Divitale (sound editor); Jim Siracusa (sound editor); John Kline (II) (sound editor); Angelo Bruzzese (adr editor); Michael Dittrick (music editor); NBC
    - For episode "Gemini".

  • Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special
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  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - Alan Fama; Paul Stanhope (I) (makeup); Dennis Eger (makeup); NBC
    - For part I.
  • George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation (1986) (TV) - Alan Fama; Jay Cannistraci (makeup); Dennis Eger (makeup); CBS
    - For part II.
  • When the Time Comes (1987) (TV) - Richard Blair (I) (makeup); ABC

  • Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Series
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  • "MacGyver" (1985) - Rolf John Keppler (makeup); Michael Westmore (I) (makeup); Robert Norin (makeup); ABC
    - For episode "Friends".
  • "Max Headroom" (1987) - Katalin Elek (makeup); Zoltan Elek (makeup); ABC
    - For episode "Security Systems".
  • "Tracey Ullman Show, The" (1987) - Thomas R. Burman (special makeup); Bari Dreiband-Burman (makeup); FBC
    - For episode "The Makeover".

  • Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
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  • "Dallas" (1978) - Angela Morley; CBS
    - For episode "A Death in the Family".
  • "Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, The" (1987) - Patrick Williams (I); NBC
    - For episode "Here's Why You Should Never Wear High Heels to the Bank".
  • "Jack and Mike" (1986) - Nan Schwartz Mishkin; ABC
    - For episode "Come Together".
  • "Matlock" (1986) - Dick DeBenedictis; NBC
    - For episode "The Chef".
  • "Moonlighting" (1985) - Alf Clausen; ABC
    - For episode "Atomic Shakespeare".

  • Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)
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  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - Billy Goldenberg; NBC
    - For part II.
  • Last Days of Patton, The (1986) (TV) - Allyn Ferguson; CBS
  • LBJ: The Early Years (1987) (TV) - Johnny Mandel; NBC
  • Under the Influence (1986) (TV) - Nan Schwartz Mishkin; CBS

  • Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics
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  • "Jack and Mike" (1986) - Nan Schwartz Mishkin (composer/lyricist); ABC
    - For the song "This Love's for Real".
    - For episode "Fire and Ice".
  • 59th Annual Academy Awards, The (1987) (TV) - Ken Welch (composer/lyricist); Mitzie Welch (composer/lyricist); ABC
    - For the song "Sing Me the Song, the Song from the Movie".
  • Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) - Earl Brown (II) (composer/lyricist); ABC
    - For the song "Liberty! Remember, Rejoice, Renew".
    - For the closing ceremonies.

  • Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
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  • "Saturday Night Live" (1975) - Jon Lovitz; NBC
  • "Tracey Ullman Show, The" (1987) - Julie Kavner; FBC
  • 29th Annual Grammy Awards, The (1987) (TV) - Billy Crystal; CBS
  • 41st Annual Tony Awards, The (1987) (TV) - Angela Lansbury (host); CBS

  • Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program
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  • "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) - Jack Rollins (executive producer); David Letterman (executive producer/host); Barry Sand (producer); NBC
  • "Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The" (1962) - Frederick De Cordova (executive producer); Peter Lassally (producer); Johnny Carson (I) (host); NBC
  • "Tracey Ullman Show, The" (1987) - James L. Brooks (executive producer); Jerry Belson (executive producer); Ken Estin (executive producer); Heide Perlman (executive producer); Richard Sakai (I) (producer); Paul Flaherty (I) (co-producer); Dick Blasucci (co-producer); Tracey Ullman (host); FBC
  • Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) - David L. Wolper (executive producer); Don Mischer (producer); ABC
    - For the closing ceremonies.

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Performing
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    Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Directing
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  • "Great Performances: Dance in America" (1976) - Emile Ardolino; PBS
    - For episode "In Memory of... A Ballet by Jerome Robbins".

  • Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special
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  • "Amerika" (1987) - Virginia Kearns (hairstylist); ABC
    - For part III.
  • "Fresno" (1986) - Carol A. O'Connell (hairstylist); Janice Alexander (hairstylist); CBS
    - For part IV.
  • "Year in the Life, A" (1986) - Janice D. Brandow (hairstylist); NBC
    - For part II ("Springtime & Autumn").
  • George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation (1986) (TV) - Shirley Crawford (hairstylist); Irene Aparicio (hairstylist); Cathy Engel (hairstylist); Gus Le Pre (hairstylist); CBS
    - For part II.

  • Outstanding Miniseries
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  • "Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder" (1987) - Chuck McLain (executive producer); William Hanley (executive producer); William Beaudine Jr. (producer); NBC
  • Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986) (TV) - Michael Lepiner (executive producer); Kenneth Kaufman (executive producer); Graham Cottle (supervising producer); Marvin J. Chomsky (producer); NBC
  • Out on a Limb (1987) (TV) - Stan Margulies (producer); Colin Higgins (I) (co-producer); ABC
  • Two Mrs. Grenvilles, The (1987) (TV) - Susan G. Pollock (executive producer); John Erman (supervising producer); Preston Fischer (I) (producer); NBC

  • Outstanding Children's Program
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  • Christmas Toy, The (1986) (TV) - Diana Birkenfield (executive producer); Jim Henson (I) (producer); Martin G. Baker (producer); ABC
  • Great Moments in Disney Animation (1987) (TV) - Andrew Solt (I) (executive producer); Jim Milio (executive producer); Susan F. Walker (supervising producer); Mark Hufnail (co-producer); Phil Savenick (co-producer); ABC
  • Walking on Air (1986) (TV) - Phylis Geller (executive prod