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Iconic original Emmy statuette awarded to choreographer Ernie Flatt, standing 15″ tall with a base diameter of 7.5″, engraved on the base: “1970-1971 Television Academy Awards, Outstanding Achievement in Choreography, Ernest O. Flatt, The Carol Burnett Show, October 12, 1970 - CBS.” The bottom of the base bears its original Dodge Inc. Trophies label. In fine condition, with light overall wear and tarnishing, with some peeling to gilt on the left wing.
Ernie Flatt (1918-1995) was presented with this Emmy at the 23rd Primetime Emmy Awards, which was held at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on May 9, 1971. Flatt earned a total of seven Emmy nominations for his choreography work on The Carol Burnett Show, with this award representing his only win. He took home the honor for his choreography of episode five of the show’s fourth season, which featured special guest stars Ken Berry and Nanette Fabray. Before turning to television, Flatt worked on Broadway and was nominated for two Tony Awards in the categories Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography.
