3K views · 137 reactions | Rolling into this week like Alan Alda at the 1979 Primetime #Emmys! After winning the Emmy for Writing in a Comedy Series, Alda surprised the audience with a cartwheel on his way to the stage. | Emmys / Television Academy | Facebook

2.4K views · 42 reactions | Happy #NationalPetDay! At the 31st #Emmys in 1979, Gary Coleman presented the award for Outstanding Children’s Program with the cute pup that co-starred (and was saved by Arnold) in “The Dog Story” episode of DIFF'RENT STROKES: | Emmys / Television Academy | Facebook

At the 31st Emmys in 1979, The Muppets stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy came to the stage to explain the Emmys rules. Unfortunately, all didn't go as planned. #tbt | Emmys / Television Academy