Disney has announced details of a new Primetime Special called “The 76th Emmys: A Night of Firsts,” which will be hosted by ABC News anchor Robin Roberts.

This new special shares a captivating look at this year’s Emmy Award nominees who are breaking barriers and shattering ceilings just hours before television’s biggest stars hit the red carpet in anticipation of this year’s 76th Emmy Awards.

The primetime special gives viewers insight into the milestone moments, historic nominations, and powerful storytelling that has defined an epic year of firsts for this year’s television season. Interviews with actor Hiroyuki Sanada, star of the most-nominated series on television, FX drama “Shōgun,” as well as first-time nominees Lionel Boyce, star of FX’s “The Bear,” and Lily Gladstone, star of the Hulu miniseries “Under the Bridge.” Roberts also sits down for a revealing interview with television icon Carol Burnett, who talks about her career spanning more than 70 years on the small screen where she continues to create memories for generations of television viewers around the world.

Also featured is ABC News correspondent Chris Connolly with the first father-son duo to host the Emmys, actors Eugene and Dan Levy, as well as Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep from Hulu’s breakout hit “Only Murders in the Building.” Connelly also visits the set of ABC’s upcoming drama “High Potential” with star Kaitlin Olson and her husband, Rob McElhenney, who are both nominated for their respective roles on “Hacks” and “Welcome to Wrexham.”

“The 76th Emmys: A Night of Firsts” is a special edition of “20/20.” David Sloan serves as senior executive producer, and Janice Johnston is the executive producer. Katie Conway, Joseph Diaz, Monica Escobedo and Eboni Griffin are senior producers.

“The 76th Emmys: A Night of Firsts,” will air on Friday 13th September 2024 at 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT and will be available the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.

The Emmys will be taking place the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, 15th September 2024, with the pre-show, “On the Red Carpet: Live at the Emmys,” airing at 7pm EDT/4pm PDT on ABC and it will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.  “On the Red Carpet: Live at the Emmys” is produced by Full Day Productions and executive produced by David Chamberlin.

The main Emmy show will air live coast to coast on Sunday, 15th September 2024, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC, and it will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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