Emmys / Television Academy

The decision to reflect a cultural moment within an episode of TV can be a challenging one, and that’s exactly what The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air did in 1992. Listen to Fresh Prince EP, Winifred Hervey, describe the decision to engage with the unrest sparked by the injustices against Rodney King in this clip from The Interviews: An Oral History of Television. For the full interview: bit.ly/2NFWhKw #BlackHistoryMonth

When Ryan Murphy dreamed up the idea for 9-1-1 on FOX, he already had one star in mind for the drama's cast of first responders: Angela Bassett. And thus it's why the series was built around her. Read more with Angela and about 9-1-1's development in the latest #emmyMagazine here: bit.ly/3dsn7AG

Though you may have seen Gillian Anderson recently in popular series like The Crown and Sex Education, in 1993, she starred in another fan favorite: The X-Files! During its initial run, the drama racked up 15 #Emmy winsincluding one for Anderson herself. #TBT

In 2000, Survivor set the template for the modern competition seriesand dominated water cooler talk. The show gained popularity until the finale, which still holds the series record for most viewers! Do you know how many seasons have aired with the show’s host, Jeff Probst?

Happy birthday, Mahershala Ali! After receiving noms for his performances in series like True Detective and #Ramy, he picked up his first #Emmy in 2020 for Children’s Program, as a part of the team behind ‘We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest’ (HBO)!

Here’s wishing a wonderful birthday to 3-time #Emmy winner and co-creator of Rick and Morty, Dan Harmon! Can you name the two different categories that earned him his awards?

Happy New Year from the Television Academy! Here’s to 2021!

We’ve been jealous that Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington got to celebrate the end of 2020 early. But now, it’s almost our turn...

If I don’t get the results that I want from making this decision, will I regret it? That’s the question Tichina Arnold asks herself when confronted with a big choiceand it helped her land her role on Martin. What personal mantra will you take into 2021?

#TuesdayTrivia: As Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul earned a total of 7 acting #Emmys during Breaking Bad's acclaimed run. How many statuettes did the series win in total?

Last night, the Engineering Emmy Awards went virtual with 5-time host, Kirsten Vangsness! Another big congratulations to all of this year's #EngineeringEmmys recipients who continue pushing television forward.

#TBT to the 62nd #Emmy Awards for a little pre-Halloween humor from the cast of True Blood. It’s simply fangtastic.

In our latest Peer Group Spotlight, go into the world of Lovecraft Country with costume designer, Dayna Pink. She shares secrets to elevating period costumes, the challenges of styling for horror, and which TV character she might dress as for Halloween: bit.ly/2TxrWNP

#TuesdayTrivia: On this day in 1954, Walt Disney’s very first TV series premiered! It would go on to earn him his first (and only) #Emmy. What was the name of the show?

Tomorrow at 5pm PT, join us for #PowerOfTV: Homelessness in Storytelling, presented by Kia Motors America. We’ll discuss the representation of youth homelessnessand how TV can shed light on this community through storytelling. Today's the last day to sign up: bit.ly/3dOurF6

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How challenging was it to channel the Queen of Soul for Genius: Aretha? Harderand easierthan you may think. Go Under the Cover with our latest #emmyMagazine star, Cynthia Erivo.

Fun Fact: Each #Emmy stands at approximately 15.5 inches in height. So, next time you’re looking to stay socially distanced, just picture about 5 Emmys between you and the next person! (Yes, we rounded up.)

Calling all media educators: Meet leading costume, production and lighting designers and learn how they built their careers...and the shows you love. Register for Faculty Seminar: The Conference, and gain insight from pros on Schitt's Creek, The Handmaid's Tale & more: bit.ly/36DHB67

Over the last decade, shows like American Horror Story and Stranger Things have reinvigorated the horror genre in TV. At our 2019 event, Hollywood Horror: Scaring Up An Audience for Television, Pollyanna McIntosh described how these series show respect for their viewersand why that matters. #TBT

Join writers & stars from This Is Us and David Makes Man for #PowerOfTV: Homelessness in Storytelling," presented by Kia Motors America. We’ll explore how the creative industry can shed light & attention on this vulnerable community through compelling, authentic storytelling. Watch live on Oct. 27 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, and register here: bit.ly/3dOurF6