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Awards Nominees and Winners
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1956 - 8th Emmy Awards
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Comedy
Drama
Variety, Music, Comedy
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Programming
- Action Or Adventure Series
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- Contribution To Daytime Programming
- Single Program Of The Year
- Special Event Or News Program
Directors
Cinematographers
Commericals
Documentary Programming
Picture Editors
Music
Writers
Producers
BEST COMEDIENNE - 1956
All Nominees
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Lucille Ball
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Ann Sothern
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Gracie Allen
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Eve Arden
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Nanette Fabray
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