Primetime Emmy Awards 1985
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Outstanding Achievement in Costuming
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction
- WinnerChristmas in WashingtonIan Fraser, Billy Byers, Angela Morley
- Disneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationLenny Stack, Tony Fox, J. Hill, John Rodby
- Night of 100 Stars IIElliot Lawrence, William Elton, Lanny Meyers, Tommy Newsom, Glen Roven, Torrie Zito
- Perry Como's Christmas in EnglandNick Perito
Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics
Outstanding Animated Program
Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerEvergreenJan Scott, Charles C. Bennett, David Davis, Robert Drumheller, Jacques M. Bradette
- The Jewel in the CrownVic Symonds, Alan Pickford
- A Death in CaliforniaHub Braden, Donald J. Remacle
- Christopher ColumbusMario Chiari, Francesco Frigeri, Enzo Eusepi
- My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol FlynnAlbert Heschong, Richard Berger, Dave L. Love
Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Children's Program
- WinnerDisplaced PersonRick Traum, Patrick Lynch, Patrick Dromgoole, Barry Levinson
- The Night They Saved ChristmasRobert A. Halmi, Jack Haley Jr., David Niven Jr., Robert Halmi Sr., David R. Kappes
- Reading RainbowTwila Liggett, Tony Buttino, Cecily Truett, Larry Lancit
- The Ewok AdventureGeorge Lucas, Thomas G. Smith
- Punky BrewsterDavid W. Duclon, Gary Menteer, Rick Hawkins, Liz Sage
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series
Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts
- WinnerToscaMichael Bronson, Samuel Paul
- The Making of 'West Side Story'Ian Squires, Harry J. Kraut, Humphrey Burton, Thomas Skinner, Leonard Bernstein
- Great Performances: Dance in AmericaRhoda Grauer, Don Mischer, Mikhail Baryshnikov
- The Well-Tempered Bach with Peter UstinovByron Knight, Thomas Doggett, Christian P. Stehr, Hans Vetter, Peter Ustinov
- The Metropolitan Opera PresentsMichael Bronson, Samuel Paul
Outstanding Comedy Series
- WinnerThe Cosby ShowMarcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Earl Pomerantz, Elliot Shoenman, John Markus, Caryn Mandabach, Jerry Ross, Michael Loman
- Night CourtReinhold Weege, Jeff Melman
- Family TiesGary David Goldberg, Lloyd Garver, Michael J. Weithorn, Ruth Bennett, Alan Uger, Carol Himes
- CheersJames Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Ken Estin, Sam Simon
- Kate & AllieMort Lachman, Merrill Grant, Bill Persky, Bob Randall, Allan Leicht, George Barimo
Outstanding Costume Design for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Costume Design for a Series
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Drama Series
- WinnerCagney & LaceyBarney Rosenzweig, Steve Brown, Terry Louise Fisher, Peter Lefcourt
- Miami ViceMichael Mann, Anthony Yerkovich, John Nicolella, Liam O'Brien, Mel Swope, Richard Brams, George E. Crosby
- Murder, She WrotePeter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson, William Link, Robert F. O'Neill, Douglas Benton
- St. ElsewhereBruce Paltrow, Mark Tinker, John Masius, Tom Fontana, Abby Singer
- Hill Street BluesSteven Bochco, Gregory Hoblit, Scott Brazil, Jeff Lewis, David Milch
Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special
- WinnerDo You Remember LoveDave Bell, Marilyn Hall, Wayne Threm, James Thompson, Walter Halsey Davis
- HeartsoundsNorman Lear, Fay Kanin, Fern Field
- Fatal VisionMike Rosenfeld, Dan Wigutow, Richard L. O'Connor
- Wallenberg: A Hero's StoryRichard Berg, Richard Irving, Lamont Johnson, Phillip Levitan
- The Burning BedJon Avnet, Steve Tisch, Carol Schreder, Rose Leiman Goldemberg
Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Film Editing for a Series
Outstanding Film Sound Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerWallenberg: A Hero's StoryJeff Clark, Paul Timothy Carden, Nicholas Eliopoulos, Jeff Koford, Donald J. Malouf, Richard Raderman, Greg Stacy, Dan Thomas, James Troutman, Mike Virnig, Tally Paulos, John La Salandra
- A Bunny's TaleDavid R. Elliott, John Kline, Val Kuklowsky, Greg Schorer, Clive Smith, Rusty Tinsley, Jill Taggart, Curt Sobel
- SpaceLon Bender, Wylie Stateman, Terry Lynn Allen, David Bartlett, Jill Demby Guest, John Duffy, Cameron Frankley, Avram D. Gold, Randy Kelley, Elliott Koretz, Bobbe Kurtz, Cliff Latimer, Mark P. Stoeckinger, Joseph A. Mayer, Stan Gilbert, Stephen M. Rowe
- Children in the CrossfireDavid R. Elliott, Dino Dimuro, Fred Judkins, John Kline, Clive Smith, Rusty Tinsley, Scott A. Tinsley, Russ Tinsley, Allan K. Rosen
- EmbassyDavid R. Elliott, Dino Dimuro, Mark Friedgen, Fred Judkins, John Kline, Greg Schorer, Clive Smith, Rusty Tinsley, Scott A. Tinsley, Denise Whiting, Eugene Marks
Outstanding Film Sound Editing for a Series
- WinnerMiami ViceCharles E. Moran, Bruce Bell, Victor B. Lackey, Ian MacGregor-Scott, Carl Mahakian, John Oettinger, Bernard F. Pincus, Warren Smith, Bruce Stambler, Michael D. Wilhoit, Kyle Wright, Paul Wittenberg, Jerry Cohen
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!David R. Elliott, Doug Gray, James Wolvington, Robert Fisher, Michael J. Mitchell
- Miami ViceJohn A. Larsen, Scott Hecker, Harry B. Miller III, Robert R. Rutledge, Gary Vaughan, Jay Wilkinson, Norto Sepulveda, Jerry Cohen
- AirwolfMichael D. Wilhoit, Gene Corso, Donlee Jorgensen, Gary Mundheim, Bob Newlan, Asher Yates, Barney Cabral, Gene L. Gillette
- Murder, She WroteAnthony Magro, Anthony Milch, Linda Moss, Steve Shearsby, Billy Mauch, Laurie Higgins Tobias
Outstanding Film Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerSpaceClark King, David J. Hudson, Mel Metcalfe, Terry Porter
- Wallenberg: A Hero's StoryRobin Gregory, David J. Hudson, Mel Metcalfe, Terry Porter
- Malice in WonderlandKeith A. Wester, Rick Alexander, Gordon L. Day, Howard Wilmarth
- The Jesse Owens StoryAlan Bernard, Terry Porter, Mel Metcalfe, B. Tennyson Sebastian III
- Ellis IslandTony Dawe, Rick Alexander, Gordon L. Day, Howard Wilmarth
Outstanding Film Sound Mixing for a Series
- WinnerCagney & LaceyMaury Harris, John Asman, Bill Nicholson, Ken S. Polk
- Hill Street BluesSunny Meyer, John Asman, Bill Nicholson, Ken S. Polk
- Hill Street BluesJames Pilcher, John Asman, Bill Nicholson, Ken S. Polk
- St. ElsewhereDean Vernon, John Asman, Bill Nicholson, Ken S. Polk
Outstanding Graphic and Title Design
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Directing
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Performing
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Writing
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming - Performing
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming - Writing
Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Outstanding Informational Series
- WinnerThe Living PlanetRichard Brock, Adrian Warren, Ned Kelly, Andrew Neal
- At the MoviesNancy De Los Santos-Reza, Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel
- Entertainment TonightJack Reilly, Stuart Crowner, Gary Grossman
- The Barbara Walters Summer SpecialBeth Polson, Barbara Walters
- Heart of the DragonPeter Montagnon, Patrick W. Lui, Nigel Houghton, Alasdair Clayre, Herb Bloom
Outstanding Informational Special
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Series
Outstanding Limited Series
- WinnerThe Jewel in the CrownDenis Forman, Christopher Morahan
- A Woman of SubstanceIan Warren, Tom Donald, Diane Baker
- Ellis IslandGabriel Katzka, Frank Konigsberg, Jerry London, Nick Gillott
- Robert Kennedy and His TimesRick Rosenberg, Robert W. Christiansen
- SpaceRichard Berg, Martin Manulis, Allan Marcil, Jack Clements, Robert Birnbaum
Outstanding Live and Tape Sound Mixing and Sound Effects for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerMotown Returns to the ApolloBob Liftin, Ed Greene, Russell Terrana, Carroll Pratt
- Salute to Lady LibertyEd Barton, Thomas J. Huth, William H. Angarola
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetDoug Nelson, Jerry Clemans, Eric Levinson
- Words by HeartMark Bovos, Thomas J. Huth, Michael J. Mitchell
- Gidget's Summer ReunionGlenn E. Anderson, Robert L. Harman, Jeremy Hoenack
Outstanding Live and Tape Sound Mixing and Sound Effects for a Series
Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)
Outstanding Special Visual Effects
- WinnerA.D.Albert Whitlock, Syd Dutton, Mark Whitlock, Bill Taylor, Dennis Glouner, Lynn Ledgerwood
- WinnerThe BrainJohn Allison
- WinnerThe Hugga BunchWilliam Mesa, Michael Z. Hanan, Tim Donahue, Eugene P. Rizzardi
- WinnerThe Ewok AdventureMichael Pangrazio, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Jon Berg, Harley Jessup, John Ellis, Christopher Evans
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control for a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerThe Magic of David Copperfield VII: FamiliaresLouis Fusari, Les Atkinson, Jim Herring, Mike Higuera, Roy Holm, David Levisohn, Dana Ross Martin, Michael Stramisky, Jerry Smith
- Motown Returns to the ApolloGene Crowe, Juan Barrera, Thomas Geren, Larry Heider, Bob Keys, Luis Rojas, Ron Sheldon, Keith Winikoff
- Solid GoldRay Conners, Jack Chisholm, Greg Cook, Rocky Danielson, Frank Geraty, John Gillis, Bruce Oldham, George Wood, Dick Watson, Dick Browning
- The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing ArtsGene Crowe, Thomas Geren, Kevin Hayes, Larry Heider, Bob Keys, Jay Millard, Wayne Orr, Bill Philbin, Ron Sheldon, Jim Scurti, Keith Winikoff
Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/Video Control for a Series
- WinnerBensonHerm Falk, Randy Baer, Stephen A. Jones, Bill McCloud, Donna Quante, Victor Bagdadi
- SaraJerry Weiss, Les Atkinson, Roy Holm, Reed Howard, Kurt Tonnessen, Robert Vinson
- The Cosby ShowGerry Bucci, Jim Marshall, D.J. Diomedes, Stephen A. Jones, Art LaCombe, Donna Quante, Michael Bennett, James Mott, Brian Phraner, Charles Barrett, Jack Durkin
- Punky BrewsterO. Tamburri, Les Atkinson, Roy Holm, Reed Howard, Kurt Tonnessen
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program
- WinnerMotown Returns to the ApolloSuzanne De Passe, Don Mischer, Suzanne Coston, Michael Weisbarth
- AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Gene KellyGeorge Stevens Jr.
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonFrederick De Cordova, Peter Lassally, Johnny Carson
- Great PerformancesRobert Manby, Diane M. Gioia, Sherman Sneed, Bill Siegler, Lena Horne
- Late Night with David LettermanJack Rollins, Barry Sand, David Letterman
Outstanding Videotape Editing for a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Videotape Editing for a Series
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
- WinnerLate Night with David LettermanGerard Mulligan, Sandy Frank, Joe Toplyn, Chris Elliott, Matt Wickline, Jeff Martin, Eddie Gorodetsky, Randy Cohen, Larry Jacobson, Kevin Curran, Fred Graver, Merrill Markoe, David Letterman
- Late Night with David LettermanSteve O'Donnell, Sandy Frank, Joe Toplyn, Chris Elliott, Matt Wickline, Jeff Martin, Gerard Mulligan, Randy Cohen, Larry Jacobson, Kevin Curran, Fred Graver, Merrill Markoe, David Letterman
- Late Night with David LettermanSteve O'Donnell, Sandy Frank, Joe Toplyn, Chris Elliott, Matt Wickline, Jeff Martin, Gerard Mulligan, Randy Cohen, Larry Jacobson, Kevin Curran, Fred Graver, David Letterman
- Motown Returns to the ApolloBuz Kohan, Peter Elbling, Samm-Art Williams
- AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Gene KellyGeorge Stevens Jr., Jeffrey Lane