1955 Sylvania Television Awards

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Sylvania Award
Sponsored by Sylvania Electric Products
DateDecember 2, 1955
Location New York City
CountryUnited States

The 1955 Sylvania Television Awards were presented on December 2, 1955, in New York City. The Sylvania Awards were established by Sylvania Electric Products.

The committee presented the following awards: [1]

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References

  1. "Sylvania TV Awards". Sand Mountain Reporter. December 3, 1955. p. 3 via Newspapers.com.