‘Producers’ Showcase’ and ‘The Phil Silvers Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 60 years ago this hour (Mar 17 1956)


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(Saturday, March 17, 1956, 6:00-7:30 p.m. PST) — Mary Martin of Peter Pan and Lloyd Nolan, the neurotic captain of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, walked off with 8th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight as the best actress and actor on television in 1955.

The Phil Silvers Show won Best Comedy Series and Producers’ Showcase captured Best Dramatic Series.

Ceremonies at the Pan Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles were hosted by Art Linkletter.


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