‘Frasier,’ ‘ER’ big winners at Primetime Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1996)


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(Sunday, September 8, 1996, 8:00 p.m. EDT)Frasier dominated the 48th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning two awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the third of five consecutive awards in this category).

NYPD Blue won two awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.

Ceremonies at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, were hosted by Michael J. Fox, Paul Reiser and Oprah Winfrey.