Television Academy Throwback: Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the 68th Emmy Awards, asks some of his friends to help him open the show, including James Corden, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the cast of Modern Family, and more.
 
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Television Academy Throwback: Hector Elizondo
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Hector Elizondo wins the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Phillip Watters in Chicago Hope at the 49th Emmy Awards. This was Elizondo's first win and fourth nomination.

September 26, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Whose Dance Is It Anyway
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Choreographer Mandy Moore hosted an evening of dance celebrating the Television Academy's Choreography Peer Group in 2017.

August 29, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Tony Bennett
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On May 22 2007, The Television Academy premiered the television special Target Presents Tony Bennett: An American Classic at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills. The event was hosted by Megan Mullally and featured a performance by Bennett. 

August 1, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Neil Patrick Harris
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At the 65th Emmy Awards, Neil Patrick Harris, joined by Sarah Silverman and Nathan Fillion, performed a musical number halfway through the show.

July 18, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Billy Porter
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Billy Porter wins his first Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama for the series, Pose. Porter also became the first openly gay black man to be nominated for an Emmy and win in a lead acting category.

June 27, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: RuPaul's Drag Race
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RuPaul Charles of RuPaul's Drag Race takes home the award for Outstanding Reality Competition Program at the 70th Emmys. RuPaul's Drag Race has won a total of twenty-seven Primetime Emmy awards!

June 13, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Forrest Wheeler and Ian Chen
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Young actors Forrest Wheeler and Ian Chen spoke about diversity at the "Dynamic And Diverse" event. They hope their show Fresh Off the Boat and shows like Dr. Ken inspired other networks.

May 2, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Holly Robinson Peete
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In 2010, Actress Holly Robinson Peete spoke about the documentary Unlocking Autism and Autism representation in television, at that year’s Television Academy Honors. As a mom with a child with Autism, she was proud to be honoring the program and its ability to help find answers without being condescending.

April 18, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Marlee Matlin
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Marlee Matlin discusses the representation of the Deaf community on television at the "Talking Diversity: Switched at Birth" panel. She explained how the show provided opportunities for deaf actors to shine in both leading and supporting roles.

April 4, 2023
Television Academy Throwback: Uzo Aduba
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Uzo Aduba won Oustanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 67th Emmys. In the press room after the show, she spoke on the representation of Black women at the Emmys, including (recent EGOT winner) Viola Davis.

March 21, 2023
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