The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on September 23, 1984. The ceremony was broadcast on

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, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium,

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. The top shows of the night were ''

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''. ''Cheers'' won its second straight Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, while ''Hill Street Blues'' made history. It became the first show to win the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series four times. This record still stands today, but has been tied by ''

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''. ''Hill Street Blues'' also added to another streak. It received at least 14 major nominations for the fourth straight year, winning four. ''Cheers'' received the most nominations on the comedy side (10), winning three. Sir Laurence Olivier won the last of his five career Emmys this evening. His win was also the last time a non-Network Syndicated performance won an Acting Award.

Winners and nominees

Emmys.com list of 1984 Nominees & Winners
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Programs

Acting

Lead performances

Supporting performances

Individual performances

Directing

Writing

Most major nominations

Most major awards

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References

External links

Emmys.com list of 1984 Nominees & Winners
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