Full awards and nominations of Buffalo Bill (TV Series)
TV Series. Comedy
(1983-1984). 2 seasons. 26 episodes. Bill Bittinger is the egotistical host of a local daytime talk show on WBFL in Buffalo, NY., unhappy at being a big fish in a small pond (but unable to break into the big leagues). Bill makes life miserable for his crew, guests, and especially his station manager, Karl Shub, who is constantly dodging lawsuits resulting from Bill's behavior.
- 41th Golden Globes Awards (1984) - Movies from 1983
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36th Emmy Awards (Main Categories) - Year 1983
- nom. Outstanding Comedy Series
- nom. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Dabney Coleman)
- nom. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Joanna Cassidy)
- nom. Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Ellen Falcon ("Jo-Jo's Problem", part 2))
- nom. Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Tom Patchett ("Wilkinson's Sword"))
- nom. Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Jay Tarses ("Jo-Jo's Problem", part 2))
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35th Emmy Awards (Main Categories) - Year 1982
- nom. Outstanding Comedy Series
- nom. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Dabney Coleman)
- nom. Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Jim Drake ("Woody Quits"))
- nom. Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Tom Patchett (For the pilot))
- nom. Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses (For the pilot))
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Directors Guild of America (DGA) - 1983 Productions
- nom. Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series (Jim Drake (Episode: "Woody Quits"))