Holding their Emmy trophies are Peter Ustinov , left and Phil Silvers , who kiss Polly Bergen in New York when all three were winners of the 10th annual Emmy awards . Ustinov was named top male performer in a single performance for his role in The Life of Samuel Johnson ; Miss Bergen was elected as the best female performer in a single performance for her portrayal in the the Helen Morgan Story , and the Phil Silver's show was named as the best comedy series of the year . 17 February 1958