44th Primetime Emmy Awards
The 44th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on August 30, 1992. The ceremony was broadcast on Fox, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California. It was hosted by Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, and Dennis Miller, and directed by Walter C. Miller. Presenters included Roseanne Barr, Tom Arnold, Scott Bakula, Candice Bergen, Corbin Bernsen, Beau Bridges, Lloyd Bridges, and Cindy Crawford. The program was written by Buddy Sheffield and Bruce Vilanch. Over 300 million people watched the ceremony in 30 countries. A rule change, instituted for this year only, stated that regular and guest performers would compete in the same category. There could be lead guest or supporting guest.
Murphy Brown was awarded the prize for Outstanding Comedy Series for the second time, it won three major awards on the night, the most for a comedy series. On the drama side L.A. Law's strangle hold on Outstanding Drama Series came to an end, as Northern Exposure took home the prize. Northern Exposure also won three major awards and received nine major nominations, which tied for the most in each category.
After being on the air for 30 years The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson finally heard its name called, when its final season won for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program. The show was first nominated in the category in 1964, and was 0-13 before this ceremony.
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