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'Schitt's Creek', 'Succession' and 'Watchmen' top winners at Emmys 2020

Jimmy Kimmel, who was returning as the emcee for third time after 2012 and 2016 gigs, welcomed the audiences joining in from their homes to "Pand-Emmys"

Catherine O’Hara
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Catherine O’Hara accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Schitt’s Creek during the 72nd Emmy Awards Photo: AP/PTI

Agencies Los Angeles
The Primetime Emmy Awards made a smooth transition to the new normal by hosting a virtual ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic wherepopular comedy sitcom Schitt's Creek, drama Succession and limited series Watchmen walked away with top honours.
 
The awards gala was originally scheduled to take place in Microsoft Theatre, but the organisers announced in July that the ceremony will be held virtually with Jimmy Kimmel returning as the host and all the nominees joining from their homes.
 
Kimmel, who was returning as the emcee for third time after 2012 and 2016 gigs, welcomed the audiences joining in

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