10th Primetime Emmy Awards


The 10th Emmy Awards, later referred to as the 10th Primetime Emmy Awards, were held on April 15, 1958, to honor the best in television of the year. The ceremony was held at the Coconut Grove in Hollywood, California. It was hosted by Danny Thomas. All nominations are listed, with winners in bold and series' networks are in parentheses.
The anthology drama Playhouse 90, was the top show for the second consecutive year, earning the most major nominations and wins.

Winners and nominees

Programs

Best Comedy SeriesBest Dramatic Anthology Series

  • Playhouse 90,
  • * Alfred Hitchcock Presents,
  • * Climax!,
  • * Hallmark Hall of Fame,
  • * Studio One,
    • Best Dramatic Series with Continuing CharactersBest Musical, Variety, Audience Participation or Quiz Series
  • Gunsmoke,
  • * Lassie,
  • * Maverick,
  • * Perry Mason,
  • * Wagon Train,
  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show,
  • * The Ed Sullivan Show,
  • * The Perry Como Show,
  • * The Steve Allen Show,
  • * Tonight Starring Jack Paar,
    • Best Public Service Program or SeriesBest New Program Series of the Year
  • Omnibus,,
  • * Bell Telephone Science Series,
  • * Person to Person,
  • * See It Now,
  • * Wide Wide World,
  • The Seven Lively Arts,
  • * Leave it to Beaver,
  • * Maverick,
  • * Tonight Starring Jack Paar,
  • * Wagon Train,
    • Best Single Program of the Year
  • Playhouse 90, ,
  • * The Edsel Show,
  • * General Motors 50th Anniversary Show,
  • * Hallmark Hall of Fame, ,
  • * Playhouse 90,,

    • Acting

    Lead performances

    Supporting performances

    Single performances

    Directing

    Writing

    Most major nominations

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