The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards saw “The Pitt,” led by Noah Wyle, triumph with top honors for best drama series and best lead actor. With 25 nominations, the HBO show was in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay,” a comedy-horror series, stole the show by winning best comedy series and multiple other awards, securing 14 Emmys out of 19 nominations.
Additionally, Apple TV’s post-apocalyptic series “Pluribus” clinched awards for best lead actress in a drama and outstanding writing. HBO’s dark comedy “DTF St. Louis” also made its mark by winning several trophies, including best limited series.
Renowned actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox was honored with the prestigious Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his significant contributions to Parkinson’s disease research. The evening was hosted by Mariska Hargitay, who won Emmys for the documentary “My Mom Jayne” during the Creative Arts Emmys.
A full list of nominees and winners for the major categories at the marquee ceremony are as follows:
– **Best Drama Series**: “The Pitt” (Winner), “The Diplomat,” “The Gilded Age,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “Paradise,” “Pluribus,” “Slow Horses,” “Your Friends & Neighbors.”
– **Best Comedy Series**: “Widow’s Bay” (Winner), “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” “Nobody Wants This,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Shrinking.”
– **Best Limited or Anthology Series**: “DTF St. Louis” (Winner), “All Her Fault,” “The Beast in Me,” “Beef,” “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.”
And the list goes on, highlighting the outstanding talents and achievements celebrated at this year’s prestigious Emmy Awards ceremony. For a comprehensive rundown of nominations in all categories, visit the Emmys website.