4th Primetime Emmy Awards explained

4th Primetime Emmy Awards
Date:February 18, 1952
Location:Cocoanut Grove, Los Angeles, California
Presenter:Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Hosts:Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Network:KECA
Award1 Type:Best Comedy Show
Award1 Winner:The Red Skelton Show
Award2 Type:Best Dramatic Show
Award2 Winner:Studio One
Award3 Type:Best Variety Show
Award3 Winner:Your Show of Shows
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The 4th Emmy Awards, retroactively known as the 4th Primetime Emmy Awards after the debut of the Daytime Emmy Awards, were presented at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles, California on February 18, 1952. The ceremonies were hosted by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

This was the first year that nominations were considered on a national television network basis. Previously, the Emmys were primarily given out to shows that were produced or aired in the Los Angeles area.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[1]

Programs

Acting

Hosting

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emmys.com list of 1952 Nominees & Winners . Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.