This primetime special takes a look back at the milestone moments, historic nominations, and powerful storytelling that defined an extraordinary year of firsts for television.
The episode, airing on ABC on Friday the 13th of September 2024, at 8:00 p.m., features interviews with several notable figures in television. This includes actor Hiroyuki Sanada, from the most-nominated series on television, the FX drama “Shōgun.”
First-time nominees Lionel Boyce of FX’s “The Bear” and Lily Gladstone of the Hulu miniseries “Under the Bridge” also join the special. Plus, television icon Carol Burnett sits down for a revealing interview, reflecting on her remarkable career spanning over 70 years in the industry.
ABC News correspondent Chris Connolly adds to the lineup, interviewing the first father-son duo to host the Emmys, actors Eugene and Dan Levy. Connelly also visits the set of the upcoming ABC drama “High Potential,” featuring a conversation with star Kaitlin Olson and her husband, Rob McElhenney, who are both nominated for their respective roles in “Hacks” and “Welcome to Wrexham.”
20/20: The 76th Emmys: A Night of Firsts airs Friday, September 13, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. on ABC.
