| 16th Primetime Emmy Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 1964 |
| Location | Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California |
| Presented by | Academy of Television Arts and Sciences |
| Hosted by | Joey Bishop E. G. Marshall |
| Highlights | |
| Most awards | The Dick Van Dyke Show (5) |
| Most nominations | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (7) |
| Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Comedy | The Dick Van Dyke Show |
| Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Drama | The Defenders |
| Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Music | The Bell Telephone Hour |
| Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Variety | The Danny Kaye Show |
| The Program of the Year | The Making of the President 1960 |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | NBC |
The 16th Emmy Awards, later known as the 16th Primetime Emmy Awards, were presented on May 25, 1964. The ceremony was hosted by Joey Bishop and E. G. Marshall. Winners are listed in bold and series' networks are in parentheses.
The top shows of the night were repeat winners. The Defenders, won its third consecutive Drama Emmy, while The Dick Van Dyke Show won its second straight Comedy Emmy. The Dick Van Dyke Show tied the record (since broken) for most major category wins, with five.