DGA, WGA & SAG-AFTRA Protest Emmys’ Decision To Cut Categories From Telecast, Say It “Devalues” Contributions Of People Academy Means To Honor

The DGA, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA have come together to push back on the decision to cut five categories — two acting, two directing and one directing — from the main Emmy telecast Sept. 14 on NBC.

“The Emmys exist to celebrate the best of television and the artists who are central to bringing these stories to life,” the three Hollywood guilds said in a joint statement. “The decision to eliminate these categories from the prime-time broadcast devalues the contributions of the talented people the Academy is meant to honor. An awards show dedicated to recognizing excellence should not reduce recognition for the artists whose work gives it meaning.”

The TV Academy announced earlier today that it plans to move the following categories from the live telecast to the Creative Arts Emmy Awards the weekend before: Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress In Limited or Anthology Series or a Television Movie, Writing and Directing for Limited or Anthology Series or a Television Movie as well as Writing For A Variety Series, which had been alternating with Writing For a Variety Special between the main and Creative Arts ceremonies.