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'The Pitt' and 'Pluribus' are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 4 min read
“Pluribus” could be a record-setting freshman, “The Pitt” could have a dominant sophomore season and “Hacks” is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning. Recent winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are set to name the nominees at the Television Acad...
Key takeaway The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC, will be held Sept.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's thriving arts community will be closely watching the Emmy nominations, particularly as they relate to the potential record-breaking freshman season of "Pluribus" and the dominant sophomore season of "The Pitt". The city's own rich cultural scene, which includes a variety of theater and performance venues, often draws inspiration from acclaimed television series like these. Local actors, writers, and directors may see the success of shows like "Pluribus" and "The Pitt" as a model for their own creative endeavors, and the Emmy nominations could have a ripple effect on the local arts scene. Additionally, the fact that "The Pitt" is pushing the boundaries of traditional television with its innovative production model could have implications for San Antonio's own film and television production industry, which has been growing in recent years. The Emmy nominations will be closely watched by local industry professionals and arts enthusiasts alike.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? “Pluribus” could be a record-setting freshman, “The Pitt” could have a dominant sophomore season and “Hacks” is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning. Recent winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are set to name the nominees at the Television Acad...
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