‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ top Emmys; 1st time winners shine

By LYNN ELBER
AP Television Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.” Zendaya and Sudeikis won their second acting Emmys Monday, while Smart won back-to-back trophies for “Hacks.” So did Sudeikis’ comedy “Ted Lasso,” which claimed the top comedy prize and “Succession,” which took home the top drama honor. Ralph gave a rousing speech after winning supporting comedy actress on her first nomination. Brunson, who created “Abbott Elementary”  also took home a trophy, with the best comedy series still to come. Lee Jung-jae of “Squid Game” won best drama actor.