Mediagazer: The Emmys were a crowning moment of the streaming era, at the expense of broadcast and cable networks, and drew 7.4M viewers, up 16% from last year (John Jurgensen/Wall Street Journal)

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John Jurgensen / Wall Street Journal:

The Emmys were a crowning moment of the streaming era, at the expense of broadcast and cable networks, and drew 7.4M viewers, up 16% from last year — Big wins by “The Queen's Gambit,” “The Crown” and “Ted Lasso” show how the industry has changed — A historic night at the Emmy Awards …

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