Thursday, June 4, 2020

Agnes Moorehead wins Primetime Emmy for Supporting Actress 1967



The incomparable Agnes Moorehead won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role ina Drama, at the 19th Primetime Emmy awards ceremony June 4, 1967.  She won the award for her portrayal of Emma Valentine in Wild, Wild West

The same night she was also up for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series for her role as Endora on Bewitched.  She and Elizabeth Montgomery both lost to Lucille Ball.

Other winners that night were The Monkees for Outstanding Comedy Series, Bill Cosby for I Spy, and Don Adams for Get Smart.  Don Knotts won his fifth Emmy for his role as Barney Fife, a record that hasn't been broken.

Star Trek received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series but lost to Mission: Impossible.


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