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. It recognized the best single television program of the year. In early Emmy ceremonies,

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Winners and nominations

1950s

1960s

1970s

Total awards by network

* NBC – 8 * CBS – 5 * ABC – 3 * PBS – 1

Programs with multiple awards

;5 awards * ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' (2 consecutive; 3 consecutive) ;2 awards * ''Playhouse 90'' (consecutive)

Programs with multiple nominations

;12 nominations * ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' (NBC) ;5 nominations * ''CBS Playhouse'' (CBS) * ''Playhouse 90'' (CBS) ;2 nominations * ''ABC Stage 67'' (ABC) * ''The Defenders'' (CBS) * ''Disneyland'' (ABC) * ''NET Playhouse'' (NET) * ''Producers' Showcase'' (NBC)

Notes

References

External links

Emmys.com – list of Nominees & Winners
{{Primetime Emmy Award categories Program of the Year

Awards established in 1955