Personal Award: Perry Como for “Perry Como’s Christmas in Austria”
NBC Television
To Perry Como, a Peabody Award for Perry Como’s Christmas in Austria, one of a series of musical specials that have provided millions of viewers with sparkling and moving musical experiences, always executed with charm and good taste. Como’s eternal youthfulness, his relaxed singing style and graciousness appeal to all ages. Christmas in Austria combined these elements that have made him a welcome guest in homes around the world for so many years.