1981 American television programming awards
The 33rd Primetime Emmy Awards were held on Sunday, September 13, 1981. The ceremony was broadcast on CBS. It was hosted by Shirley MacLaine and Edward Asner.
For the third consecutive year, the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series went to "Taxi." The top show on the drama side was "Hill Street Blues" which, in its first season, tied the record for most major nominations (14) and wins (6) by a non-miniseries. NBC's ratings juggernaut "Shōgun" received eight major nominations, but only won one, for Outstanding Limited Series.
Winners and nominees.
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Most major awards.
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References.
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