‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (May 28 1974)


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(Monday, May 28, 1974, 9:00 p.m. EDT)M*A*S*H dominated the 26th Primetime Emmy Awards today, winning four awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (for the first and only time, despite a record 11 nominations).

Upstairs, Downstairs won one award, including Outstanding Drama Series.

Ceremonies at Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles were hosted by Johnny Carson.


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