The 75th annual Emmy Awards, hosted by Anthony Anderson and aired on Fox, saw a disappointing turnout this year, with ratings hitting a record-low. According to Nielsen data, the awards show garnered only 4.3 million total viewers and a 0.85 rating among Adults 18-49.

While the telecast on Fox marked the network's most-watched Monday unscripted telecast in over eight-and-a-half years, it also became the latest low for the Emmy Awards. This can partly be attributed to the show's deviation from its typical fall schedule, as well as the fact that it was aired against an NFL playoff game for the first time ever.

In comparison, the previous year's Emmys, hosted by Keenan Thompson on NBC, managed to draw 5.9 million total viewers, setting a record for the awards show. However, this year's ratings reflected a significant 25% drop in viewership. The show also recorded a 1.0 rating among adults 18-49, marking the lowest-ever key demographic statistics for the Emmys at that time.

Despite the low ratings, the Emmy Awards did offer nostalgic TV reunions and made history with its diverse lineup of winners. The telecast featured reunions of popular shows like "Martin" and "Cheers," as well as appearances by the original cast of "Grey's Anatomy" and moments from "All in the Family." The ceremony highlighted a significant number of people of color accepting awards across various categories, including Niecy Nash, "Beef's" Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, and Ayo Edibiri.

HBO emerged as the big winner of the night, taking home a total of 31 awards across its programs. The critically acclaimed series "Succession" secured six of those wins. Following closely behind was Netflix, which earned 22 wins, with "Beef" dominating the limited series category by securing eight wins. Additionally, "The Bear" had a successful night, winning a total of six awards, boosting its overall count to 10 when combined with its Creative Arts Emmy wins.

While the 75th Annual Emmy Awards faced a setback in terms of viewership, the presence of notable TV reunions and the recognition of diverse talent provided some moments of celebration. The final ratings for the show will be shared by Fox once they become available.