Most memorable TV moments

In addition to paying tribute to the best of this year’s television programming, the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 21, on ABC will name the Most Memorable Comedy and Drama moments in television history. Fans were able to vote at the Emmy Web site until Sept. 15, and the initial list of 40 moments was recently culled down to 20. During the show, the top five clips in each category will be shown and the winners will be announced.

Even if you missed out on voting, you can check out the top 10 moments in each category at the Emmys’ “Memorable Moments” page.

Top 10 Drama Clips

• Brian’s Song, Nov. 30,1971
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer: “The Gift” (May 22, 2001)
• Dallas: “A House Divided” (March 21, 1980)
• ER: “The Storm,” Part 2 (Feb. 18, 1999)
• Grey’s Anatomy: “As We Know It” (Feb. 12, 2006)
• Little House on the Prairie: “I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away,” (March 13, 1978)
• Lost: “Live Together, Die Alone” (May 24, 2006)
• Roots, Episode 1 (Jan. 24, 1977)
• Star Trek: “City on the Edge of Forever” (April 16, 1967)
• The X-Files: “Existence Kiss” (May 20, 2001)

Top 10 Comedy Clips

• All in the Family: “Sammy’s Visit” (Feb. 19, 1972)
• Ellen: Season 4, Episode 23 (April 30, 1997)
• Friends: “The One Where Ross Finds Out” (Nov. 9, 1995)
• I Love Lucy: “Job Switching” (Sept. 15, 1952; pictured)
• M*A*S*H: “Abyssinia Harry” (March 18, 1975)
• Newhart: “The Last Newhart” (May 21, 1990)
• Seinfeld: “The Contest” (Nov. 18, 1992)
• South Park: “Trapped in the Closet” (Nov. 16, 2005)
• The Carol Burnett Show: “Went with the Wind” (Jan. 10, 1976)
• The Cosby Show: “Happy Anniversary” (Oct. 10, 1985)

Check out the list and watch clips of each moment here for comedy and here for drama.

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