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Apple Comedy Series 'Ted Lasso' Wins Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series 

Apple Comedy Series 'Ted Lasso' Wins Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series 

Posted September 21, 2021 at 3:28am by iClarified
Apple has become the first streaming service to secure an Emmy in its second year of eligibility thanks to its popular Ted Lasso comedy series.

Ted Lasso 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.

Apple Comedy Series 'Ted Lasso' Wins Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series 


“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.”

Apple Comedy Series 'Ted Lasso' Wins Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series 

After leading the pack with the most-nominated series regulars ever for a freshman comedy, first-time nominees and stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, and Brett Goldstein nabbed their first-ever Emmy Awards. Star and executive producer Sudeikis also became the first lead actor in a freshman comedy series to be honored with awards for both a lead performance and best series for a freshman comedy. “Ted Lasso” casting director Theo Park also earned the award for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series.


At last week’s ceremony for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Apple landed seven Emmy Awards, including three for “Ted Lasso.” Apple TV+ also made history by becoming the first streaming service to win the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special in its first two years of eligibility for the acclaimed Apple Original documentary “Boys State.”

In 2021, Apple scored 11 Primetime Emmy Awards in the following categories:
● Outstanding Comedy Series: “Ted Lasso”
● Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
● Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”
● Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”
● Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour): “Ted Lasso”
● Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series: “Ted Lasso”
● Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series: “Ted Lasso”
● Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special: “Boys State”
● Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series: “Carpool Karaoke: The Series”
● Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media: “For All Mankind: Time Capsule,” “For All Mankind”
● Outstanding Motion Design: “Calls”

The second season of Ted Lasso is now streaming on Apple TV+.

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Apple Comedy Series 'Ted Lasso' Wins Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series 

Apple Comedy Series 'Ted Lasso' Wins Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series 
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