‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ ‘The Defenders’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (May 25 1964)

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(Monday, May 25, 1964, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — The Dick Van Dyke Show dominated the 16th Emmy Awards today, winning five awards, including Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Comedy (for the second consecutive year).

The Defenders won three awards, including Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Drama.

Ceremonies at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles were hosted by Joey Bishop and E.G. Marshall.


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