5th Primetime Emmy Awards


The 5th Emmy Awards, retroactively known as the 5th Primetime Emmy Awards after the debut of the Daytime Emmy Awards, were presented at the Hotel Statler in Los Angeles, California on February 5, 1953. The ceremonies were hosted by Art Linkletter.

Winners and nominees

Programs

Best Situation ComedyBest Dramatic Program

  • Robert Montgomery Presents,
  • *Celanese Theatre,
  • *Goodyear Television Playhouse,
  • *Kraft Television Theatre,
  • *Studio One,
    • Best Variety ProgramBest Audience Participation, Quiz or Panel Program
  • Your Show of Shows,
  • *Arthur Godfrey and His Friends,
  • *The Colgate Comedy Hour,
  • *The Jackie Gleason Show,
  • *Toast of the Town,
  • What's My Line?,
  • *Down You Go,
  • *This Is Your Life,
  • *Two for the Money,
  • *You Bet Your Life,
    • Best Mystery, Action or Adventure ProgramBest Children's Program
  • Dragnet,
  • *The Big Story,
  • *Foreign Intrigue,
  • *Martin Kane, Private Eye,
  • *Racket Squad,
  • Time for Beany,
  • *Big Top,
  • *The Gabby Hayes Show,
  • *Kukla, Fran and Ollie,
  • *Puppet Playhouse,
  • *Super Circus,
  • *Zoo Parade,
    • Best Public Affairs Program
  • See It Now,
  • *Camel News Caravan,
  • *Life Is Worth Living,
  • *Meet the Press,
  • *Victory at Sea,

    • Acting

    Hosting