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and was hosted by

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. All nominations are listed, with winners in bold and series' networks are in parentheses. The top shows of the night were ''

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''. Each show won a record four major awards. ''Producers' Showcase'', with its twelve major nominations, became the first show to receive over ten major nominations. (Both of these records were subsequently passed by multiple shows).

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).

Programs

Acting

Lead performances

Supporting performances

Single performances

Directing

Producing

Writing

Best Specialty Act – Single or Group

Most major nominations

Most major awards

;Notes

References

External links

Emmys.com list of 1956 Nominees & Winners
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