Emmy trivia
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What year were the first Emmy Awards presented?
1947
1948
1949
1950
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What is it that the Emmy statue is holding?
The world
An atom
A TV set
A ball
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Which show won for Outstanding Animated Program in 1998?
Cow And Chicken
The Simpsons
King Of The Hill
South Park
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Why are they called the "Emmys"
The leader of the TV Academy at the time was named "Emmy."
Named for the beloved dog of the first nominee.
The statue designer's wife was named "Emmy."
It's a take on "Immy," a term commonly used for the early image orthicon camera.
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Approximately how many statues does the Academy order each year?
500
1000
100
700
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When are the Primetime Emmys usually held?
September
October
November
December
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Of what, are the Emmy statues made?
Pure gold
Copper, nickel, silver and gold
Plastic, scrap metals and gold
Ceramic, that's been coated in gold paint
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Who recieved the first Emmy?
Charles Ruggles
Imogene Coca
Betty White
Shirley Dinsdale
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When are the Daytime Emmys usually held?
April
May
June
July
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Which show won for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1999?
Everybody Loves Raymond
Friends
Sex And The City
Ally McBeal
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