Apple TV+ Dominates 74th Primetime Emmy Awards with Historic Wins for "Ted Lasso" and Others

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Apple TV+ made a triumphant appearance at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, claiming numerous accolades for its original series, including a historic win for "Ted Lasso" as the eighth series in 74 years of Emmy history to win Outstanding Comedy Series for its first and second seasons. The show's second season also became the most Emmy-winning comedy for the second year in a row with four total wins.

Key Takeaways:

  • Apple TV+ secured nine Emmy Awards this year, including five Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with "Ted Lasso" earning four wins for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Jason Sudeikis), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Brett Goldstein), and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (MJ Delaney).
  • "Ted Lasso" now joins an elite group of only seven other comedy series in history that have landed Outstanding Comedy Series wins in their first two years, including "Modern Family," "30 Rock," "Frasier," "The Golden Girls," "Cheers," "All in the Family" and "The Phil Silvers Show."
  • Apple's achievements include winning the category for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
  • "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" earned its fifth win in a row for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, while "Schmigadoon!" won Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.
  • "Home Before Dark" received the previously announced juried award for Outstanding Motion Design.
  • "Ted Lasso" has become the most Emmy-winning comedy for the second year in a row, with 13 wins total, surpassing the record held by "Curb Your Enthusiasm,"
  • Apple TV+ Original series, films, and documentaries have now accumulated 275 wins and 1,152 award nominations, including the historic Oscar win for "CODA."
  • Apple TV+ has expanded to reach over 100 countries and regions, offering its original content on the Apple TV app, available on over 1 billion screens.

Statistics:

  • Apple TV+ has won a total of 275 awards and received 1,152 nominations.
  • 9 Emmy Awards won by Apple TV+ for this year's 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • 5 Creative Arts Emmy Awards won by Apple TV+ this year.
  • 4 wins for "Ted Lasso" this year.
  • 275 Apple Original wins for series, films, and documentaries.
  • 1,152 nominations for Apple Original series, films, and documentaries.
  • 100+ countries and regions where Apple TV+ is available.
  • 1 billion screens available for Apple TV+ on the Apple TV app.

Sources:

  • Apple
  • Contify.com