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Disney TV Earns 125 Emmy Noms: A Triumph for O'Connell
9 Jul
Summary
- Disney Entertainment Television secured 125 Emmy nominations, a record haul.
- ABC led broadcast networks with 46 nominations, including 'Dancing With the Stars'.
- 'Abbott Elementary' and 'Only Murders in the Building' received multiple nominations.
Debra O'Connell, chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, experienced a highly successful Emmy nominations morning, with The Walt Disney Company amassing a total of 125 nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards.
ABC emerged as the top broadcast network, securing 46 nominations. This includes a decade-long return for "Dancing With the Stars" to the reality competition series category and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earning its 15th consecutive nomination for outstanding variety series. "Abbott Elementary" continued its success with a fifth consecutive comedy series nomination, alongside acting nods.
Hulu contributed 22 nominations, highlighted by "Paradise" with seven nods and "Only Murders in the Building" vying for outstanding comedy. National Geographic garnered 12 nominations, including for "Tucci in Italy" and "Ocean with David Attenborough."
Disney Television Studios, encompassing 20th Television and 20th Television Animation, received 59 nominations. This includes recognition for animated programs like "Bob's Burgers" and "The Simpsons," as well as limited series and variety specials.
For the first time, FX's linear and streaming content shared nominations day-and-date. FX's 23 nominations included acclaimed series such as "The Bear" and "Welcome to Wrexham," reflecting a unified strategy across platforms.
