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'The Pitt' and 'Widow's Bay' claim top honors at Emmys

Emergency room drama "The Pitt" extended its Emmy reign with a second consecutive best drama trophy, while newcomer "Widow's Bay" emerged as the comedy victor on Monday as television celebrated its biggest night.

'The Pitt' and 'Widow's Bay' claim top honors at Emmys

The 2024 Emmys ceremony saw a night of celebration for television, with The Pitt and Widow's Bay taking top honors in the drama and comedy categories, respectively. The Pitt, an emergency room drama, won its second consecutive best drama trophy, while newcomer Widow's Bay, a horror comedy about a cursed New England town, emerged victorious in the comedy category.

Noteworthy performances included Jean Smart's fifth Emmy win for best comedy actress in Hacks and Matthew Rhys winning two lead acting awards for Widow's Bay and The Beast in Me. The Emmys also honored Michael J. Fox for his advocacy in Parkinson's disease research.

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