- In 2005, received Producers Guild of America Award for Producer of the Year (Longform)
- In 2004, received Directors Guild of America Award for Best Director of a Television Movie
- In 2004, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries
- In 2004, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
- In 2004, received Producers Guild Award for Visionary
- In 2004, received Directors Guild of America Award for Lifetime Achievement
- In 2001, received National Board of Review Award for Best Film Made for Cable TV
- In 2001, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or Special
- In 2001, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie
- In 1994, received American Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement
- In 1984, received Tony Award for Director of a Play
- In 1977, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play
- In 1977, received Tony Award for Best Musical
- In 1972, received Tony Award for Director (Dramatic)
- In 1968, received Golden Globe Award for Best Director
- In 1968, received Academy Award for Best Director
- In 1968, received Tony Award for Director (Dramatic)
- In 1968, received Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film
- In 1967, received New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director
- In 1965, received Tony Award for Director (Dramatic)
- In 1964, received Tony Award for Director (Dramatic)
- In 1961, received Grammy Award for Best Comedy Performance
