Stacker ranks the top 25 television shows with the most Emmy wins of all time as documented on the Emmy database. Read on to find out which spinoff bested the original show, and which sketch comedy took the top slot.
On July 2, 1928, the first commercially licensed television station in the United States, W3XK, began broadcasting. Though it took some time for the public to catch on to the exciting new medium, television has since become an instrumental part of life for most Americans. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,, with the average American spending two hours and 47 minutes of their day in front of the"idiot box.
Many Americans watch TV to keep up with the news, while others root for their favorite sports teams. For as long as there's been broadcast television, however, there have been scripted dramas, comedies, and documentary series to entertain and inform viewers. These programs are recognized chiefly by the Emmy Awards, which have been given out every year since 1949.
The Primetime Emmys award achievement in overall series quality, lead and supporting acting, directing, and writing. The Creative Arts Emmys recognize achievement in more technical fields, such as costumes, makeup, and special effects, as well as alternative programming such as documentaries and variety shows.
Looking at the following list, it's clear to see several distinct eras emerging, from the long-running sitcoms of the '80s and '90s toushered in by the"Sopranos" and other premium programming. As streaming services like Apple TV+, Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video join HBO in spending exorbitant sums on new content, it remains to be seen where television will go in the coming decade.
To generate a list of the most awarded television shows of all time, according to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which administers the Emmy awards,
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Moon Knight Trends as Fans Celebrate Emmy Win and Season 2 RumorsSaturday evening, Moon Knight won its first Emmy Award, further stoking the flames fans are [...]
Read more »
Adele Celebrates Her First Emmy Win With a Bare-Faced SelfieThe trophy brings the superstar one step closer to EGOT status!
Read more »
Chadwick Boseman wins posthumous Emmy for voiceover work on Marvel's 'What If...?'The BlackPanther star was awarded a posthumous Emmy Award Saturday for outstanding character voiceover for the DisneyPlus and MarvelStudios animated show 'What If...?'
Read more »
Eminem Is Just One Award Shy of an EGOT, Following Super Bowl Emmy WinEminem is one step closer to achieving EGOT status after winning the Emmy Award for outstanding variety special (live). With 15 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for original song under his belt, …
Read more »
Obama, Adele, Eminem score Emmy winsObama won in the 'Best Narrator' category of the Creative Arts Emmys. The former president narrated the Netflix documentary series, “Our Great National Parks.”
Read more »
Adele Celebrates Her First Emmy Win With a Makeup-Free SelfieThe superstar is now a Tony away from becoming EGOT winner.
Read more »