#EMMYS: “THE STUDIO” LEADS WAY AT 77TH EMMY AWARDS WITH 13 WINS

The Television Academy tonight celebrated the 77th Emmy® Awards, recognizing excellence in television programming and individual achievement for the 2024-2025 television season.

Apple TV+ series THE STUDIO led the way with 13 wins, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Seth Rogen), Outstanding Writing and Directing in a Comedy Series (the latter two shared with Rogen‘s longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg). HBO‘s THE PENGUIN followed behind with nine wins. Outstanding Drama Series went to HBO‘s THE PIT.

The 77th Emmy Awards was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on the CBS Television Network, hosted by Nate Bargatze and executive produced by Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment.

The telecast featured awards in 26 Emmy categories presented by top talent from some of television’s most acclaimed programs.

In addition, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, one of the highest honors presented by the Television Academy’s Board of Governors.

Television tributes included the 50th season of Survivor, 20th anniversary of Grey’s Anatomy, 35th anniversary of Law & Order and the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls. Additional presenters included Malin Akerman, Elizabeth Banks, Ike Barinholtz, Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, Kathy Bates, Alexis Bledel, Kristen Bell, Sterling K. Brown, Stephen Colbert, Jennifer Coolidge, Bryan Cranston, Alan Cumming, Mikey Day, Colman Domingo, Tina Fey, Brad Garrett, Walton Goggins, Tony Goldwyn, Lauren Graham, Kathryn Hahn, Mariska Hargitay, Justin Hartley, Charlie Hunnam, Ice-T, James Austin Johnson, Jude Law, James Marsden, Young Mazino, Christopher Meloni, S. Epatha Merkerson, Leanne Morgan, Julianne Nicholson, Jenna Ortega, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Jeff Probst, Parker Posey, Phylicia Rashad, Ray Romano, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Hunter Schafer, Michael Schur, J.B. Smoove, Brittany Snow, Sydney Sweeney, Jesse Williams, Bowen Yang and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Celebrated American singers Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill performed Gill’s moving anthem “Go Rest High on That Mountain” for the “In Memoriam” segment of the show. A special Golden Girls tribute performance of the show’s iconic theme song “Thank You for Being a Friend,” by musical artists Karen Fairchild, Reba McEntire and Kimberly Schlapman also took place.

The 77th Emmy Awards is available on demand on Paramount+ through Sept. 21.

Additionally, Emmys were awarded in 97 other categories at the Creative Arts

Emmy Awards during two ceremonies on the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7; and an edited version of those awards is available for viewing on FXX until Oct. 7.

About the Television Academy

The Television Academy strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry by recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy® Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry. For more information, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com.

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