JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT RETURNS AS THE PRODUCTION TEAM FOR THE "77TH EMMY(R) AWARDS," BROADCASTING LIVE COAST TO COAST, SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 ON CBS

· Emmy(R) Award-winning producers Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon, and Emmy(R)-nominated Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment return as executive producers of the 77TH EMMY(R) AWARDS, broadcasting LIVE coast to coast from the Peacock Theater in L.A., Sunday, Sept. 14 (8:00-11:00 PM ET/5:00-8:00 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.*

· This marks their third consecutive year as executive producers of television's biggest night.

· "We are honored to return to produce the 77TH EMMY AWARDS. We truly look forward to working with Cris, everyone at the Television Academy and George, Amy and Mackenzie at CBS to create another unforgettable Emmy broadcast," said Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, executive producers, Jesse Collins Entertainment.

· "We're thrilled to be partnering again with the talented team at Jesse Collins Entertainment," said Television Academy chair Cris Abrego. "Jesse, Dionne and Jeannae are terrific collaborators who have now produced two exceptionally creative, innovative and entertaining Emmy broadcasts, and we're excited about their approach to this year's celebration of television."

About the Show

· As previously announced, GRAMMY(R)-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze will host. Full release HERE.

· Nominations for the 77TH EMMY AWARDS will be announced by the Television Academy on Tuesday, July 15, streaming live at 8:30 AM, PT on Emmys.com.

· The 77TH EMMY AWARDS telecast will be preceded by the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with ceremonies produced by the Television Academy on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7.

· For more information about television's biggest night, please visit Paramount Press Express and follow CBS on Facebook and Instagram.

About the Television Academy

· The Television Academy strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy(R) Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry. For more information, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com.

About Jesse Collins Entertainment

· Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment.  JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its three divisions.  From the scripted division: scripted series - Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries - The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story.  From the unscripted division: unscripted series - Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series - Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows - We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series - Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner).  From the specials division: award shows - The Emmy Awards, The American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors, specials - Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game, The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy(R) Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the founder and CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all the JCE programming. He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars. Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is president. Emmy nominee Jeannáe Rouzan - Clay is senior vice president of specials.

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*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.