36th Primetime Emmy Awards


The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on September 23, 1984. The ceremony was broadcast on CBS, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California.
The top shows of the night were Cheers and Hill Street Blues. Cheers won its second straight Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, while Hill Street Blues made history. It became the first show to win the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series four times. This record still stands today, but has been tied by L.A. Law, The West Wing, Mad Men and Game of Thrones. Hill Street Blues also added to another streak. It received at least 14 major nominations for the fourth straight year, winning four. Cheers received the most nominations on the comedy side, winning three.
Sir Laurence Olivier won the last of his five career Emmys this evening. His win was also the last time a non-Network Syndicated performance won an Acting Award.

Winners and nominees

Programs

Outstanding Comedy SeriesOutstanding Drama Series

  • Cheers,
  • * Buffalo Bill,
  • * Family Ties,
  • * Kate & Allie,
  • * Newhart,
  • Hill Street Blues,
  • * Cagney & Lacey,
  • * Fame,
  • * Magnum P.I.,
  • * St. Elsewhere,
    • Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy ProgramOutstanding Drama/Comedy Special
  • The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts,
  • * AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Lillian Gish,
  • * Late Night with David Letterman,
  • * The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,
  • * The 38th Annual Tony Awards,
  • Something About Amelia,
  • * Adam,
  • * The Day After,
  • * The Dollmaker,
  • * A Streetcar Named Desire,
    • Outstanding Limited Series
  • Concealed Enemies,
  • * Chiefs,
  • * George Washington,
  • * Masterpiece Theatre: Nancy Astor,
  • * ,

    • Acting

    Lead performances

    Supporting performances

    Directing

    Writing

    Most major nominations

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