| 15th Primetime Emmy Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 1963 |
| Location | Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California |
| Presented by | Academy of Television Arts and Sciences |
| Hosted by | Annette Funicello Don Knotts |
| Highlights | |
| Most awards | The Defenders (4) |
| Most nominations | Alcoa Premiere The Defenders (7) |
| Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Humor | The Dick Van Dyke Show |
| Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Drama | The Defenders |
| Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Music | Julie and Carole at Carnegie Hall |
| Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Variety | The Andy Williams Show |
| The Program of the Year | The Tunnel |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | NBC |
The 15th Emmy Awards Ceremony, later known as the 15th Primetime Emmy Awards, were handed out on May 26, 1963. The ceremony was hosted by Annette Funicello and Don Knotts. Winners are listed in bold and series' networks are in parentheses.
The top shows of the night were The Defenders and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Each won for series, directing, and writing in their respective genres. The Defenders led the night in major wins (4) and nominations (7).