'' Mr. Show with Bob and David '' was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety , Music or Comedy Program at the 50th Primetime Emmy Awards , losing to '' Dennis Miller Live '' , and also received a nomination for the song " How High The Mountain " in the category of Outstanding Music and Lyrics . The following year it was renominated for Outstanding Writing , losing this time to '' The Chris Rock Show '' , and also received a Creative Arts Emmy Award nomination for lighting director Simon Miles
50th Primetime Emmy Awards
50th Primetime Emmy Awards
Mr. Show with Bob and David