The 20th Emmy Awards, later known as the 20th Primetime Emmy Awards, were handed out on May 19, 1968. The ceremony was hosted by

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. Winners are listed in bold and series' networks are in parentheses. The top shows of the night were ''

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'' CBS Playhouse'' with ten. It also won three major awards. The first posthumous Acting Emmy went to Marion Lorne for her performance in '' Bewitched'', while '' The Avengers'' was the first non American produced nomination, having been syndicated from ABC Weekend TV, which was a part of the

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Independent Television Network, by ABC. However, other than sharing the same initials, the two companies were independent of each other.

Winners and nominees

Emmys.com list of 1968 Nominees & Winners
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Programs

Acting

Lead performances

Supporting performances

Single performances

Directing

Writing

Most major nominations

Most major awards

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References

External links

Emmys.com list of 1968 Nominees & Winners
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