Apple's global hit comedy series 'Ted Lasso' scores history-making win for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards.
ENPNewswire-September 21, 2021--Apple's global hit comedy series 'Ted Lasso' scores history-making win for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards
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Brendan Hunt, Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, Juno Temple and Brett Goldstein
'Ted Lasso' was honored with Outstanding Comedy Series at the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Cupertino, California Apple today became the first streaming service to secure an Emmy Award in a program category in only its second year of eligibility. After Apple's 'Ted Lasso' broke records as the most nominated freshman comedy in Emmy Award history, tonight the beloved series landed four Emmy Awards, earning prizes for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series. Including the previously announced Creative Arts Emmy Awards, 'Ted Lasso' took home a total of seven Emmy Awards in 2021.
'While Ted Lasso taught us to believe that anything is possible, we are so genuinely moved that this has culminated in such a historic night for both Apple TV+ and the cast and crew of this special series,' said Zack Van Amburg, Apple's head of Worldwide Video. 'Thank you to the Television Academy for these honors and congratulations to all of our storytellers - both behind and in front of the camera - who have worked so tirelessly to bring unique perspectives to global audiences over this past year, delivering hope, light, humor, and compelling stories when we needed it most.'
'What Jason, Bill, Brendan, Joe, and the entire creative team and cast of 'Ted Lasso' have accomplished within just one season speaks to the power of the intricately crafted storytelling that continues to inspire and uplift audiences all over the world,' said Jamie Erlicht, Apple's head of Worldwide Video. 'This recognition from the Television Academy is a testament to their tremendous talents, and we send our heartfelt congratulations to Team Lasso for their achievements.'
Jason Sudeikis
'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis made history as the first lead actor in a freshman comedy series to be honored with Emmy Awards for both a lead performance...
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