Outstanding Drama Series: L.A. Law
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Peter Falk, Columbo
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Patricia Wettig, thirtysomething
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Jimmy Smits, L.A. Law
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Marg Helgenberger, China Beach
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: Thomas Carter, Equal Justice: “Promises to Keep”
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series: David E. Kelley, L.A. Law: “Blood, Sweat and Fears”
Outstanding Drama Special: Hallmark Hall of Fame: Caroline?
Outstanding Comedy Series: Murphy Brown
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Ten Danson, Cheers
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Candice Bergen, Murphy Brown
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Alex Rocco, The Famous Teddy Z
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Bebe Neuwirth, Cheers
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: Michael Dinner, The Wonder Years: “Good-Bye”
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: Bob Brush, The Wonder Years: “Good-Bye”
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program: In Living Color
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: Billy Crystal, Billy Crystal: Midnight Train to Moscow
Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program: Dwight Hemion, The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts
Outstanding Children's Program (Prime Time): The Magical World of Disney: A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Outstanding Children's Series (Daytime) : Reading Rainbow
Outstanding Children's Special (Daytime): CBS Schoolbreak Special: A Matter of Conscience
Outstanding Animated Program (Daytime)(tie):Beetlejuice/ The New Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
Outstanding Animated Program (Prime Time, for Programming One Hour or Less): The Simpsons
Outstanding Game or Audience Participation Show: Jeopardy!
Outstanding Talk/Service Series: Sally Jessy Raphael
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