Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' wins big with 14 Emmy Awards

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There was a big winner during last night’s Emmy Awards for the best in television: The horror comedy "Widow’s Bay" picked up 14 trophies.

Matthew Rhys was crowned best lead actor in a comedy for his role as the mayor of Widow’s Bay, a haunted New England island. His costars Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root both won supporting actor awards. Rhys also made history by winning two lead actor Emmys at th…

There was a big winner during last night’s Emmy Awards for the best in television: The horror comedy "Widow’s Bay" picked up 14 trophies.

Matthew Rhys was crowned best lead actor in a comedy for his role as the mayor of Widow’s Bay, a haunted New England island. His costars Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root both won supporting actor awards. Rhys also made history by winning two lead actor Emmys at th…

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