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29 September 2017 Emmy Wins for The Handmaids Tale, Produced by Littlefield 74
The Handmaids Tale, the Hulu television show based on Margaret Atwoods 1985 novel of the same name and of which Warren Littlefield 74 is an executive producer, won eight Emmys, including Outstanding Dramatic Series, at the 69th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. This marks the first time a series broadcast on a streaming platform has won an Emmy for Outstanding Series.
The show, set in a dystopia in which a theocratic totalitarian regime rules what was once the United States, was nominated for 19 Emmys this year: 13 in Primetime categories and six in the Creative Arts. The series other Emmy wins this year include recognition for lead and supporting actresses, writing, directing, cinematography and production design.
Previously, under Littlefields watch as NBC president, the network won an amazing 168 Emmy awards and numerous other industry honors. He joined the company as manager of comedy development in 1979. At that time, NBC had no comedies ranked among Nielsens top 25 shows. Less than two years later, he was promoted to vice president of current comedy programs. As President of NBC television, Littlefield was responsible for developing the shows such as Will and Grace, Seinfeld, Friends, Cheers and ER. The Littlefield Company, through which he now produces, represents the next chapter in his career.
More information on Littlefields award-winning career and Life of Consequence can be foundhere.