‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys comedy record with 14 wins including best comedy series
- On Monday, Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' dominated the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, setting a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series.
- Hosted by 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' star Mariska Hargitay at Los Angeles's Peacock Theater, the ceremony honored television's biggest stars and most talked-about shows from the past year.
- Matthew Rhys personally took home three trophies, including Best Lead Actor in a Comedy, while 'Hacks' star Jean Smart secured her fifth consecutive Lead Actress Emmy.
- HBO Max's 'The Pitt' secured Best Drama Series for the second consecutive year, with star Noah Wyle repeating as Best Lead Actor in a Drama.
- Rhys's wins marked historic achievement as he became the first performer to win Emmys across all three lead acting categories, including one for 'The Beast in Me.
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The quirky comedy-horror series Widow's Cove won a total of 14 Emmys at last night's Los Angeles television awards, including best comedy, making it the favorite after 19 nominations. The Pittsburgh hospital repeated last year's success and won the Emmy for best drama series.
The 78th Emmy Awards were presented in Los Angeles on September 14. Apple's "Widow's Bay" was the biggest winner, winning 14 awards.
Only one season is available from Widow's Bay, but the series outperformed the much more frequently nominated competition - with a surprisingly unpolitical Emmy gala with a superstar short appearance.
Apple TV+ horror comedy dominated the 78th ceremony – Historic distinction for Matthew Rhys, while Jean Smart made history with her fifth consecutive Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy
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