Outstanding Drama Series Nominees

Anthology presenting plays adopted from Pulitzer Prize winning stories, plays, novels, etcetera.

An anthology series which became the first successful filmed series on American television.

This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity Association, and featured adaptations of Broadway plays and musicals. Bert Lytell, the former President of the Association, acted as host. During the second season, an agreement was made with the Book-of-the-Month Club, and the plays were adaptations of current novels. Starting in the third season, the television plays were adaptations of plays, novels, dramas, etc., by known and unknown authors. The title of the show was changed to "Repertory Theatre" (1949) for episodes 1.29 to 1.31 and "Arena Theatre" (1949) for episodes 1.32 to 1.38. Effective with episode 1.39, the original title was used. Starting with the fourth season, this show alternated weekly with "The Goodyear Theatre" (1951); starting in the eighth season, this program alternated with "The Goodyear Theatre" (1951) and "The ALCOA Hour" (1955).

A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.

Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.

A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.

In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.

This show featured four rotating stars, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, and Dick Powell in individual episodes consisting of everything from comedy to drama.

Drama following the professional and personal lives of doctors and surgeons led by Dr. Konrad Styner. Pioneering in its unflinching depiction of medical procedures and operations.

This program aired once every fourth week, and was one of the most costly live shows of the 1950s. Many stars appeared on this show.

Goodyear Theatre is a 30-minute dramatic television anthology series telecast on NBC.

This was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which led to two theatrical movies of the same name.

Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.

The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.

Bret and Bart Maverick are well-dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game.

The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.

Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.

Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.

Stories of terror, horror and suspense presented by Alfred Hitchcock.

Probably the longest-running anthology series on television, the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" has been presenting television dramatizations of famous plays and books, as well as original programs especially written for the series, since 1951.

An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week.

Peter Gunn is a private detective with a knack for finding trouble. His cases often mean he runs into the shadiest characters, most vicious thugs and the most powerful crime bosses. Cool and resourceful, he always gets the guilty party.

A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.

The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.

The Ford Motor Company sponsored this hour-long program which rotated between variety shows, dramatic productions, and musical comedies. One of the offerings was turned into a regular series, Sing Along with Mitch (1961).