Emmy Awards

Guide Note

The Emmy Awards, commonly referred to as the "Emmys," are an American television production award. Many consider the Emmys to be the television equivalent of the Oscars. In addition to the better known Primetime and Daytime Emmys, the organization presents Sports Emmys, Technology & Engineering Emmys, Regional Emmys and International Emmys. They also present a number of special awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, and the Governor's Award.

Fast Facts

1. First presented: January 25, 1949
2. Presented by: Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
3. Most prestigious: Primetime Emmys and Daytime Emmys
4. Recent hosts: Ryan Seacrest, Conan O'Brien, and Ellen DeGeneres
5. Emmy Award trophy is a woman with wings holding an atom aloft
6. Trophy is manufactured in El Dorado, KS, Kansas
7. Daytime Emmy Awards: June 20, 2008
8. 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient: Regis Philbin

• Best Drama:
  • Boston Legal
  • Damages
  • Dexter
  • House
  • Lost
  • Mad Men
• Best Actor:
  • Alec Baldwin
  • Steve Carell
  • Lee Pace
  • Pushing Daisies
  • Tony Shalhoub
  • Charlie Sheen
• Best Actress
  • Glenn Close
  • Sally Field
  • Mariska Hargitay
  • Holly Hunter
  • Kyra Sedgwick