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2022 Emmys: Do the awards still matter in a TV business under siege?

LOS ANGELES — The 74th Emmy Awards were handed out Monday night with trademark glitz and self-deprecating humor, but this year’s show did little to mask the fear roiling the television industry. Broadcast networks — where executives are growing resentful over how the ceremony has become a three-hour commercial for their streaming competitors — were only recognized with three televised awards, ...
Jason Sudeikis accepts the award for Outstanding Comedy Series for "Ted Lasso" onstage during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022.

LOS ANGELES — The 74th Emmy Awards were handed out Monday night with trademark glitz and self-deprecating humor, but this year’s show did little to mask the fear roiling the television industry.

Broadcast networks — where executives are growing resentful over how the ceremony has become a three-hour commercial for their streaming competitors — were only recognized with three televised awards, compared to nine for the streamers.

The show aired on NBC, a network that is considering cutting back on the number of prime-time hours it programs.

HBO and its streaming arm HBO Max had a lot to celebrate with 38 Emmy trophies overall, topping 26 for Netflix.

But the wins come amid layoffs

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