78th Primetime Emmy Awards Mark End of 'Wheel Deal' Broadcast Rotation

The upcoming 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, set for Monday, September 14, 2026, will officially conclude the 'wheel deal' arrangement that has rotated the telecast among broadcast networks since 1967. This development signals a significant shift in the future broadcasting and streaming landscape for the prestigious annual awards show. The ceremony will also introduce a new 'Legacy Award' and present the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award to Michael J. Fox.