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Bob Newhart Tribute Special Draws Record 4.1 Million Viewers on CBS

 CBS's tribute to the legendary comedian Bob Newhart, titled “Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter,” captivated 4.1 million viewers on Monday night. The “Entertainment Tonight” special celebrated Newhart's extraordinary 70-year career in comedy following his recent passing at age 94. This made the special the most-watched program in its 8 p.m. timeslot, outperforming competing shows such as NBC's “American Ninja Warrior” (2.7 million viewers), ABC's “The Bachelorette” (2.6 million viewers), Fox's “Name That Tune” (1.4 million viewers), and CW's “All American: Homecoming” (322,000 viewers). In addition to being the top-rated show of the night, excluding sports telecasts, “Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter” also became the highest-viewed “Entertainment Tonight” special ever. The previous record-holder was “NCISVerse: The First 1000,” which attracted 3.8 million viewers in April. Other notable ET specials include “Salute to NCIS: LA” with 3.4 million viewers in May 20

2024 Emmy Nominations: Highlights and Analysis

 The Television Academy has announced the nominations for the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, showcasing an array of outstanding talent and productions. Leading the drama nominations is Shogun with 25 nods, while The Bear sets a comedy category record with 23 nominations. The winners will be revealed at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 15.

Emmy nominations 2024


Top Comedy Series Nominees

  • Abbott Elementary
  • The Bear
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm
  • Hacks
  • Only Murders in the Building
  • Palm Royale
  • Reservation Dogs
  • What We Do in the Shadows

Jeremy Allen White shines as Carmy Berzatto in The Bear, leading the charge for the comedy series.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
  • Ayo Edebiri (The Bear)
  • Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building)
  • Maya Rudolph (Loot)
  • Jean Smart (Hacks)
  • Kristen Wiig (Palm Royale)

Kristen Wiig delivers a standout performance as a former pageant queen in Palm Royale.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows)
  • Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
  • Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)
  • Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building)
  • Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
  • D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Reservation Dogs)

Jeremy Allen White continues to captivate audiences with his role in The Bear.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Lionel Boyce (The Bear)
  • Paul W. Downs (Hacks)
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear)
  • Paul Rudd (Only Murders in the Building)
  • Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary)
  • Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Carol Burnett (Palm Royale)
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary)
  • Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)
  • Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)
  • Liza Colon-Zayas (The Bear)
  • Meryl Streep (Only Murders in the Building)

Top Drama Series Nominees

  • The Crown
  • Fallout
  • The Gilded Age
  • The Morning Show
  • Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  • Shogun
  • Slow Horses
  • 3 Body Problem

Shogun dominates with a significant number of nominations, indicating strong competition in the drama category.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

  • Idris Elba (Hijack)
  • Donald Glover (Mr. and Mrs. Smith)
  • Walton Goggins (Fallout)
  • Gary Oldman (Slow Horses)
  • Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun)
  • Dominic West (The Crown)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

  • Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show)
  • Maya Erskine (Mr. and Mrs. Smith)
  • Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age)
  • Anna Sawai (Shogun)
  • Imelda Staunton (The Crown)
  • Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

  • Billy Crudup (The Morning Show)
  • Tadanobu Asano (Shogun)
  • Mark Duplass (The Morning Show)
  • Jon Hamm (The Morning Show)
  • Takehiro Hira (Shogun)
  • Jack Lowden (Slow Horses)
  • Jonathan Pryce (The Crown)

Emmy nominations 2024


Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

  • Christine Baranski (The Gilded Age)
  • Nicole Beharie (The Morning Show)
  • Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)
  • Greta Lee (The Morning Show)
  • Lesley Manville (The Crown)
  • Karen Pittman (The Morning Show)
  • Holland Taylor (The Morning Show)

Top Limited or Anthology Series Nominees

  • Baby Reindeer
  • Fargo
  • Lessons in Chemistry
  • Ripley
  • True Detective: Night Country

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

  • Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)
  • Brie Larson (Lessons in Chemistry)
  • Juno Temple (Fargo)
  • Sofia Vergara (Griselda)
  • Naomi Watts (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

  • Matt Bomer (Fellow Travelers)
  • Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer)
  • Jon Hamm (Fargo)
  • Tom Hollander (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans)
  • Andrew Scott (Ripley)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

  • Dakota Fanning (Ripley)
  • Lily Gladstone (Under the Bridge)
  • Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
  • Aja Naomi King (Lessons in Chemistry)
  • Diane Lane (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans)
  • Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer)
  • Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

  • Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers)
  • Robert Downey Jr. (The Sympathizer)
  • Tom Goodman-Hill (Baby Reindeer)
  • John Hawkes (True Detective: Night Country)
  • Lamorne Morris (Fargo)
  • Lewis Pullman (Lessons in Chemistry)
  • Treat Williams (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans)

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

  • The Amazing Race
  • RuPaul's Drag Race
  • Top Chef
  • The Traitors
  • The Voice

Outstanding Talk Series

  • The Daily Show
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

For a comprehensive list of all nominees, visit the official Emmy website.

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