The Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards (1949- )

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The Emmy Awards also known as the Primetime Emmy Awards is an American accolade bestowed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American prime time television programming.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (180 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
2024-09-15The 76th Primetime Emmy AwardsSep 15, 2024
2024-01-15The 75th Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsJan 15, 2024
2022-09-12The 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 2022Sep 12, 2022
2021-09-19The 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 2021Sep 19, 2021
2020-09-20The 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 2020Sep 20, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Emmy Awards' premiere?

'The Emmy Awards' premiered in 1949.

Who hosted the very first Emmy Awards ceremony?

The first Emmy Awards ceremony was hosted by Walter O'Keefe.

How many categories were awarded during the first Emmy Awards ceremony?

During the first Emmy Awards ceremony, only six categories were awarded.

Which network broadcasted the first Emmy Awards ceremony?

The first Emmy Awards ceremony was broadcasted by NBC.

Who won the first Emmy Award for Best Actor?

Bill Williams won the first Emmy Award for Best Actor in 1949.

Who won the first Emmy Award for Best Actress?

Shirley Dinsdale won the first Emmy Award for Best Actress in 1949.

Who won the first Emmy Award for Best Comedy Show?

'The Red Skelton Show' won the first Emmy Award for Best Comedy Show in 1952.

Who won the first Emmy Award for Best Drama Series?

'Pulitzer Prize Playhouse' won the first Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 1951.

Which show has won the most number of Emmy Awards to date?

'Saturday Night Live' has won the most number of Emmy Awards to date, with a total of 84 wins.

Which actor has won the most number of Emmy Awards to date?

Cloris Leachman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus both hold the record for the most number of Emmy Awards won by an actor, with a total of 8 wins each.

Which network has won the most number of Emmy Awards to date?

HBO has won the most number of Emmy Awards to date, with a total of 145 wins.

Who won the most number of Emmy Awards in a single year?

'Game of Thrones' won 12 Emmy Awards in 2019, breaking the record for the most number of Emmy Awards won in a single year.

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Also known as

  • The Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (United States)
  • The Emmys (United States)
  • Церемония вручения премии "Эмми" (Russian Federation)
  • Primetime Emmys (United Kingdom)

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