Awards for 1972

Primetime Emmy

Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series

WINNER

Columbo: Peter Falk (NBC)

NOMINEES

Ironside: Raymond Burr (NBC)
Mannix: Mike Connors (CBS)
Marcus Welby, M.D.: Robert Young (ABC)
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Keith Michell (CBS)

Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series

WINNER

All in the Family: Carroll O'Connor (CBS)

NOMINEES

The Odd Couple: Jack Klugman (ABC)
The Odd Couple: Tony Randall (ABC)
Sanford and Son: Redd Foxx (NBC)

Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

WINNER

The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Keith Michell (CBS)
For episode "Catherine Howard".

NOMINEES

Brian's Song: James Caan (ABC)
Brian's Song: Billy Dee Williams (ABC)
Jane Eyre: George C. Scott (NBC)
The Snow Goose: Richard Harris (NBC)

Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series

WINNER

Elizabeth R: Glenda Jackson (PBS)

NOMINEES

McMillan & Wife: Susan Saint James (NBC)
Mod Squad: Peggy Lipton (ABC)

Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series

WINNER

All in the Family: Jean Stapleton (CBS)

NOMINEES

Funny Face: Sandy Duncan (CBS)
Mary Tyler Moore: Mary Tyler Moore (CBS)

Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

WINNER

Elizabeth R: Glenda Jackson (PBS)
For episode "The Shadow In The Sun".

NOMINEES

Elizabeth R: Glenda Jackson (PBS)
For episode "The Lion's Cub".
Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate: Helen Hayes (ABC)
The Waltons: Patricia Neal (CBS)
For episode "The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (#1.0)".
Jane Eyre: Susannah York (NBC)

Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy

WINNER

Mary Tyler Moore: Edward Asner (CBS)

NOMINEES

All in the Family: Rob Reiner (CBS)
Mary Tyler Moore: Ted Knight (CBS)

Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama

WINNER

Brian's Song: Jack Warden (ABC)

NOMINEES

Marcus Welby, M.D.: James Brolin (ABC)
Mission: Impossible: Greg Morris (CBS)

Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Comedy

WINNERS

Mary Tyler Moore: Valerie Harper (CBS)
Tied with Sally Struthers for_"All in the Family" (1968)_ .
All in the Family: Sally Struthers (CBS)
Tied with Valerie Harper for Mary Tyler Moore.

NOMINEE

Mary Tyler Moore: Cloris Leachman (CBS)

Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Drama

WINNER

The Snow Goose: Jenny Agutter (NBC)

NOMINEES

Mannix: Gail Fisher (CBS)
Marcus Welby, M.D.: Elena Verdugo (ABC)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy, Variety or Music

WINNER

'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin: Walter C. Miller, Martin Charnin (NBC)

NOMINEES

Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center: Dave Powers (CBS)
Young People's Concerts: Liszt and the Devil: Roger Englander (CBS)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program of a Series with Continuing Characters and/or Theme

WINNER

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers: Alexander Singer (NBC)
For episode "The Invasion of Kevin Ireland".

NOMINEES

The Man and the City: Daniel Petrie (ABC)
For episode "Hands of Love".
Columbo: Edward M. Abroms (NBC)
For episode "Short Fuse (#1.6)".

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program

WINNER

The Glass House: Tom Gries (CBS)

NOMINEES

Brian's Song: Buzz Kulik (ABC)
The Waltons: Fielder Cook (CBS)
For episode "The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (#1.0)".
Look Homeward, Angel: Paul Bogart (CBS)
The Snow Goose: Patrick Garland (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction of a Variety, Musical or Dramatic Program

WINNER

'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin: Elliot Lawrence (music director) (NBC)

NOMINEES

The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: James E. Dale (music director) (CBS)
For episode with Jean Stapleton and Mike Connors.
The Golddiggers: Van Alexander (music director) (Syndicated)
For episode with Fess Parker.

Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork

WINNER

'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin: Al Camoin (cameraman), Don Mulvaney (cameraman), Heino Ripp (technical director), Gene Martin (cameraman), Frank Gaeta (cameraman) (National Broadcasting Company (NBC))

NOMINEES

Flip: Rick Lombardo (cameraman), Jon Olson (cameraman), Louis Fusari (technical director), Wayne Osterhout (cameraman), Ray Figelski (cameraman) (National Broadcasting Company (NBC))
Gideon: Jon Olson (cameraman), O. Tamburri (technical director), Don Mulvaney (cameraman), Bob Keys (cameraman) (National Broadcasting Company (NBC))
Shown within Hallmark Hall of Fame.

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy

WINNER

All in the Family: John Rich (CBS)
For episode "Sammy's Visit".

NOMINEES

Mary Tyler Moore: Jay Sandrich (CBS)
For episode "Thoroughly Unmilitant Mary".
Mary Tyler Moore: Peter Baldwin (CBS)
For episode "Where There's Smoke, There's Rhoda".

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety or Music

WINNER

The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: Art Fisher (CBS)
For episode with 'Tony Randall' .

NOMINEES

The Carol Burnett Show: Dave Powers (CBS)
For episode with Carol Channing and Steve Lawrence.
Flip: Tim Kiley (NBC)
For episode on 16 December 1971 (with Petula Clark and Redd Foxx).

Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama - Original Teleplay

WINNER

To All My Friends on Shore: Allan Sloane (CBS)

NOMINEES

Goodbye, Raggedy Ann: Jack Sher (CBS)
Thief: John D.F. Black (ABC)

Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy, Variety or Music

WINNER

The Trial of Mary Lincoln: Anne Howard Bailey (PBS)

NOMINEES

Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center: Bob Ellison, Marty Farrell, Ken Welch, Mitzie Welch (CBS)
'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin: Martin Charnin (NBC)

Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy

WINNER

All in the Family: Burt Styler (CBS)
For episode "Edith's Problem".

NOMINEES

All in the Family: Burt Styler, Norman Lear (CBS)
For episode "The Saga of Cousin Oscar".
All in the Family: Phil Mishkin, Alan J. Levitt (CBS)
For episode "Mike's Problem".

Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama

WINNER

Columbo: Richard Levinson (writer), William Link (writer) (NBC)
For episode "Death Lends a Hand (#1.2)".

NOMINEES

Columbo: Steven Bochco (writer) (NBC)
For episode "Murder by the Book (#1.1)".
Columbo: Jackson Gillis (writer) (NBC)
For episode "Suitable for Framing (#1.4)".

Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music

WINNER

The Carol Burnett Show: Don Hinkley, Stan Hart, Larry Siegel, Roger Beatty, Heywood Kling, Art Baer, Ben Joelson, Stan Burns, Mike Marmer, Arnie Rosen (CBS)
For episode with Tim Conway and Ray Charles.

NOMINEES

Flip: Herbert Baker, Hal Goodman, Larry Klein, Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf, Sidney Green, Richard Hills, Flip Wilson (NBC)
For episode on 2 March 1972 (with Sammy Davis Jr., Lily Tomlin and Ed McMahon).
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: Phil Hahn (writer), Paul Wayne (writer), George Burditt (writer), Coslough Johnson (writer), Bob Arnott (writer), Steve Martin (writer), Bob Einstein (writer), Allan Blye (writer), Chris Bearde (writer) (CBS)
For episode with Carroll O'Connor.

Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama - Adaptation

WINNER

Brian's Song: William Blinn (ABC)

NOMINEES

The Glass House: Tracy Keenan Wynn (CBS)
The Waltons: Earl Hamner Jr. (CBS)
For episode "The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (#1.0)".
The Snow Goose: Paul Gallico (writer) (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming - For a Series or a Single Program of a Series

WINNER

Columbo: Lloyd Ahern (cinematographer) (NBC)
For episode "Blueprint for Murder (#1.7)".

NOMINEES

Hawaii Five-O: Robert L. Morrison (cinematographer)
Arnie: Charles G. Clarke (cinematographer) (CBS)

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design - For a Musical or Variety Single Program of a Series or a Special Program

WINNER

Diana!: E. Jay Krause (art director) (American Broadcasting Company (ABC))

NOMINEES

Flip: Romain Johnston (art director) (National Broadcasting Company (NBC))
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour: Rene Lagler (art director), Robert Checchi (set decorator) (CBS)
The Carol Burnett Show: Paul Barnes (art director), Bob Sansom (art director), Bill Harp (set decorator) (CBS)
For episode with Vincent Price and Eydie Gormé.

Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design

WINNER

Elizabeth R: Elizabeth Waller (costume designer) (PBS)
For episode "The Lion's Cub".

NOMINEES

The Fabulous Fordies: Ret Turner (costume designer) (NBC)
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: Bob Mackie (costume designer), Ret Turner (costume designer) (CBS)
For episode with Art Carney.

Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing

WINNER

Fireball Forward: Theodore Soderberg (sound mixer), Richard Overton (sound mixer) (American Broadcasting Company (ABC))

NOMINEES

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau: Roy Granville (sound mixer), George Porter (sound mixer), Eddie Nelson (sound mixer) (American Broadcasting Company (ABC))
Brian's Song: Alfred E. Overton (sound mixer), William J. Montague (sound mixer) (ABC)

Outstanding Achievement in Live or Tape Sound Mixing

WINNER

All in the Family: Norman Dewes (CBS)
For episode "The Elevator Story".

NOMINEES

Flip: Dave Williams (sound mixer) (NBC)
Bing Crosby and His Friends: William Cole (sound mixer) (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing for Entertainment Programming - For a Series or a Single Program of a Series

WINNER

Columbo: Edward M. Abroms (editor) (NBC)
For episode "Death Lends a Hand (#1.2)".

NOMINEES

Longstreet: Joseph Dervin (editor) (American Broadcasting Company (ABC))
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers: Richard Bracken (editor), Gloryette Clark (editor), J. Terry Williams (editor) (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing

WINNER

Great Performances: Patrick McKenna (editor) (PBS)
For episode "Hogans Goat". Originally aired as an NET "Special of the Week" special.

NOMINEES

The ABC Comedy Hour: Mike Wenig (editor) (ABC)
For episode "The Twentieth Century Folies ".
Great Performances: Frank Herold (editor) (PBS)
For episode "Paradise Lost". Originally aired on NET Playhouse.

Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing

WINNER

Duel: John Stacy (sound editor), Ronald LaVine (sound editor), Sam Caylor (sound editor), James Troutman (sound editor), Jack Kirschner (sound editor), Dale Johnston (sound editor), Sid Lubow (sound editor), Richard Raderman (sound editor), Jerry Christian (sound editor) (American Broadcasting Company (ABC))

NOMINEES

Brian's Song: Marvin I. Kosberg (sound editor), Ralph Hickey (sound editor), Harold E. Wooley (sound editor), Wayne Fury (sound editor), Paul Laune (sound editor), George C. Emick (sound editor), Monty Pearce (sound editor) (ABC)
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau: Colin C. Mouat (sound editor), Roger Sword (sound editor), Charles L. Campbell (sound editor) (American Broadcasting Company (ABC))

Outstanding Achievement in Makeup

WINNER

Kung Fu: Frank Westmore (makeup) (American Broadcasting Company (ABC))
For episode "Pilot" (#1.0).

NOMINEES

Gideon: Harry Blake (makeup) (National Broadcasting Company (NBC))
Shown within Hallmark Hall of Fame.
Rod Serling's Night Gallery: Nick Marcellino (makeup), Leonard Engelman (makeup), John Chambers (makeup) (NBC)
For episode "Pickman's Model".

Outstanding Single Program - Variety or Musical - Variety and Popular Music

WINNER

'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin: Joseph Cates (executive producer), Martin Charnin (producer), Jack Lemmon (star) (NBC)

NOMINEES

Flip: Monte Kay (executive producer), Bob Henry (producer), Flip Wilson (star) (NBC)
For episode on 2 March 1972 (with Sammy Davis Jr., Lily Tomlin and Ed McMahon).
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: Allan Blye (producer), Chris Bearde (producer), Sonny Bono (star), Cher (star) (CBS)
For episode on 31 January 1972.
Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center: Joe Hamilton (producer), Julie Andrews (star), Carol Burnett (star) (CBS)

Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition - For a Series or a Single Program of a Series

WINNER

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers: Pete Rugolo (NBC)
For episode "In Defense of Ellen McKay".

NOMINEES

Love, American Style: Charles Fox (ABC)
Columbo: Billy Goldenberg (NBC)
For episode "Lady in Waiting (#1.5)".

Outstanding Single Program - Variety or Musical - Classical Music

WINNER

Bernstein on Beethoven: A Celebration in Vienna: James Krayer (executive producer), Humphrey Burton (producer), Leonard Bernstein (star) (CBS)

NOMINEES

The Peking Ballet: First Spectacular from China: Lucy Jarvis (producer) (NBC)
Heifetz: Lester Shurr (executive producer), Paul Louis (producer), Jascha Heifetz (star) (NBC)
The Trial of Mary Lincoln: Peter Herman Adler (executive producer), Peter Griffiths (producer) (PBS)

Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition - For a Special Program

WINNER

Jane Eyre: John Williams (NBC)

NOMINEES

Brian's Song: Michel Legrand (ABC)
The Snow Goose: Carl Davis (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Music, Lyrics and Special Material

WINNER

The Funny Side: Ray Charles (NBC)
For episode "The Funny Side of Marriage".

NOMINEES

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: Billy Barnes (CBS)
For episode with Liza Minnelli.
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: Earl Brown (CBS)

Outstanding Achievement by a Performer in Music or Variety

WINNER

The Carol Burnett Show: Harvey Korman (CBS)

NOMINEES

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: Ruth Buzzi (NBC)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: Lily Tomlin (NBC)

Outstanding Variety Series - Musical

WINNER

The Carol Burnett Show: Joe Hamilton (executive producer), Arnie Rosen (producer), Carol Burnett (star) (CBS)

NOMINEES

The Dean Martin Comedy Hour: Greg Garrison (producer), Dean Martin (star) (NBC)
Flip: Monte Kay (executive producer), Bob Henry (producer), Flip Wilson (star) (NBC)
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: Allan Blye (producer), Chris Bearde (producer), Sonny Bono (star), Cher (star) (CBS)

Outstanding Single Program - Drama or Comedy

WINNER

Brian's Song: Paul Junger Witt (producer) (ABC)

NOMINEES

The Snow Goose: Frank O'Connor (producer) (NBC)
All in the Family: Norman Lear (producer) (CBS)
For episode "Sammy's Visit".
Elizabeth R: Christopher Sarson (executive producer), Roderick Graham (producer) (PBS)
For "The Lion's Cub".
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Ronald Travers (producer), Mark Shivas (producer) (CBS)
For episode "Jane Seymour".

Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals

NOMINEE

The Search for the Nile: Michael Hastings (writer), Derek Marlowe (writer) (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Religious Programming - Individuals

WINNER

And David Wept: Alfredo Antonini (music director)

Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Docu-Drama

WINNER

The Search for the Nile: Christopher Ralling (NBC)

NOMINEE

Appointment with Destiny: Robert Larson (executive producer), Warren Bush (executive producer), Robert Guenette (producer) (CBS)
For episode "The Plot to Murder Hitler".

Outstanding Variety Series - Talk

WINNER

The Dick Cavett Show: John Gilroy (producer), Dick Cavett (star) (ABC)

NOMINEES

The David Frost Show: Peter Baker (producer), David Frost (star)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Frederick De Cordova (producer), Johnny Carson (host) (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Programs

WINNER

Sesame Street: David D. Connell (executive producer), Jon Stone (producer) (PBS)

NOMINEE

The Electric Company: David D. Connell (executive producer), Samuel Y. Gibbon Jr. (producer) (PBS)

Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - General Programming

NOMINEES

Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color: Ron Miller (producer) (NBC)
The French Chef: Ruth Lockwood (producer), Julia Child (hostess) (PBS)
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom: Don Meier (Syndicated)

Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Individuals

NOMINEES

Play It Again, Charlie Brown: John Scott Trotter (music director) (CBS)
Sesame Street: George Riesenberger (lighting director) (PBS)
For episode on 5 January 1972.

Outstanding Achievement in Choreography

WINNER

'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin: Alan Johnson (choreographer) (National Broadcasting Company (NBC))

NOMINEES

The Fabulous Fordies: Tom Hansen (choreographer) (NBC)
The Carol Burnett Show: Ernie Flatt (choreographer) (CBS)
For episode with Mel Tormé and Nanette Fabray.

Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Programming - Individuals

NOMINEES

The Hollywood Squares: Paul Lynde (NBC)
The Hollywood Squares: Peter Marshall (NBC)

Outstanding Series - Drama

WINNER

Elizabeth R: Christopher Sarson (executive producer), Roderick Graham (producer) (PBS)

NOMINEES

Mannix: Bruce Geller (executive producer), Ivan Goff (producer), Ben Roberts (producer) (CBS)
Marcus Welby, M.D.: David Victor (executive producer), David J. O'Connell (producer) (ABC)
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Ronald Travers (producer), Mark Shivas (producer) (CBS)
Columbo: Richard Levinson (executive producer), William Link (executive producer), Everett Chambers (producer) (NBC)
(Shown within The NBC Mystery Movie.)

Outstanding New Series

WINNER

Elizabeth R: Christopher Sarson (executive producer), Roderick Graham (producer) (PBS)

NOMINEES

Sanford and Son: Bud Yorkin (executive producer), Aaron Ruben (producer) (NBC)
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Ronald Travers (producer), Mark Shivas (producer) (CBS)
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: Chris Bearde (producer), Allan Blye (producer) (CBS)
Columbo: Richard Levinson (executive producer), William Link (executive producer), Everett Chambers (producer) (NBC)
(Shown within The NBC Mystery Movie.)

Outstanding Achievement in Sports Programming

WINNERS

1971 AFC Championship Game: Cal Shadwell (cameraman), Jack Bennett (cameraman), Gene Martin (cameraman), Jim Culley (cameraman), Corey Leible (cameraman), Ron Charbonneau (cameraman), Buddy Joseph (cameraman), Billy Barnes (cameraman), Frank Manfredi (cameraman), William P. Kelley (technical director), Mario Ciarlo (cameraman) (NBC)
ABC's Wide World of Sports: Roone Arledge (executive producer) (ABC)

NOMINEES

Sapporo 1972: XI Olympic Winter Games: Jack Perkins (correspondent) (NBC)
Official ATAS database lists title as "XI Olympic Winter Games".
1972 Rose Bowl: Scotty Connal (executive producer), Lou Kusserow (producer) (NBC)
NFL Monday Night Football: Chet Forte (producer), Dennis Lewin (producer), Roone Arledge (executive producer) (ABC)
1971 World Series: Lou Kusserow (producer) (NBC)

Outstanding Series - Comedy

WINNER

All in the Family: Norman Lear (producer) (CBS)

NOMINEES

Mary Tyler Moore: James L. Brooks (executive producer), Allan Burns (executive producer), David Davis (producer) (CBS)
The Odd Couple: Jerry Belson (executive producer), Garry Marshall (executive producer), Jerry Davis (producer) (ABC)
Sanford and Son: Bud Yorkin (executive producer), Aaron Ruben (producer) (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Drama - Programs

WINNER

The Doctors: Allen Potter (NBC)

NOMINEE

General Hospital: James Young (producer) (ABC)

Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Drama - Individuals

NOMINEES

Another World: Jack Coffey (technical director), Selwyn Reed (camera operator), Louis Gerard (camera operator), Gene Martin (camera operator) (NBC)
All My Children: Mel Handelsman (lighting director) (ABC)

Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Programming - Programs

NOMINEES

Dinah's Place: Henry Jaffe (executive producer), Fred Tatashore (producer), Dinah Shore (star) (NBC)
The Hollywood Squares: Merrill Heatter (executive producer), Bob Quigley (executive producer), Bill Armstrong (producer), Jay Redack (producer) (NBC)

Outstanding Achievement in Religious Programming - Programs

NOMINEES

This Is the Life: Martin J. Neeb Jr. (executive producer), Stan Hersh (series producer), Melvin Hersh (series producer) (Syndicated)
Insight: Ellwood Kieser (executive producer), John Meredyth Lucas (producer) (Syndicated)

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming - For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television

WINNER

Brian's Song: Joseph F. Biroc (cinematographer) (American Broadcasting Company (ABC))

NOMINEES

The Snow Goose: Ray Henman (cinematographer) (NBC)
Duel: Jack A. Marta (ABC)

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design - For a Dramatic Program or Feature Length Film Made for Television, a Single Program of a Series or a Special Program

WINNER

The Scarecrow: Jan Scott (PBS)

NOMINEES

Mission: Impossible: Lucien Hafley (set decorator), Gibson Holley (art director) (CBS)
Look Homeward, Angel: Ben Edwards (art director) (CBS)
The Snow Goose: Stanley Morris (art director) (NBC)
Shown within "Hallmark Hall of Fame" (1951)_

Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing for Entertainment Programming - For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television

WINNER

Brian's Song: Bud S. Isaacs (editor) (ABC)

NOMINEES

The Glass House: Gene Fowler Jr. (editor) (CBS)
The Snow Goose: Ken Pearce (editor) (NBC)

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