The 10th Emmy Awards, later referred to as the 10th Primetime Emmy Awards, were held on April 15, 1958, to honor the best in television of the year. The ceremony was held at the Coconut Grove in Hollywood, California. It was hosted by Danny Thomas. All nominations are listed, with winners in bold and series' networks are in parentheses.
The anthology drama Playhouse 90, was the top show for the second consecutive year, earning the most major nominations (11) and wins (4).
Winners and nominees
Jack Benny, Best Continuing Performance (Male) in a Series by a Comedian, Singer, Host, Dancer, M.C., Announcer, Narrator, Panelist, or any Person who Essentially Plays Himself winnerDinah Shore, Best Continuing Performance (Female) in a Series by a Comedienne, Singer, Hostess, Dancer, M.C., Announcer, Narrator, Panelist, or any Person who Essentially Plays Herself winnerRobert Young, Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series winnerJane Wyatt, Best Continuing Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series winnerCarl Reiner, Best Continuing Supporting Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic or Comedy Series winnerAnn B. Davis, Best Continuing Supporting Performance by an Actress in a Dramatic or Comedy Series winnerPeter Ustinov, Actor – Best Single Performance – Lead or Support winnerPolly Bergen, Actress – Best Single Performance – Lead or Support winnerRod Serling, Best Teleplay Writing, One Hour or More winner
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[1]
Best Continuing Performance (Male) in a Series by a Comedian, Singer, Host, Dancer, M.C., Announcer, Narrator, Panelist, or any Person who Essentially Plays Himself
Best Continuing Performance (Female) in a Series by a Comedienne, Singer, Hostess, Dancer, M.C., Announcer, Narrator, Panelist, or any Person who Essentially Plays Herself