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| Primetime Emmy Award for Program of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding Program of the Year |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |
| First awarded | 1955 |
| Currently held by | A War of Children (1973) |
| Website | emmys |
The Primetime Emmy Award for Program of the Year was an annual award presented as part of the Primetime Emmy Awards. It recognized the best single television program of the year. In early Emmy ceremonies, anthology series were more common than traditional sitcoms or dramas; this made Program of the Year the highest honor.[1]
Though traditional comedy and drama series were nominated, the majority of nominees and winners were: telefilms, variety specials, and documentaries. The award was last presented in 1973.
- ^ O'Neil, Thomas. "1960-61 A Bloodless Coup for Macbeth." The Emmys: The Ultimate, Unofficial Guide to the Battle of TV's Best Shows and Greatest Stars. New York: Perigee, 2000. 80.
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