When it comes to the most prestigious television awards, there's only one question to ask someone: Are you an Emmys person or a Golden Globes person?
There is a difference between the two, and it's not just the fact that the Golden Globes include movies in addition to television. The Golden Globes air at the beginning of the year, in January, while the Primetime Emmys tend to air in September. Presumably, the Emmys are able to make better choices than the Globes, because happening as late as it does, it comes with a fuller picture of television than there is at the beginning of the year.
The Golden Globes can sometimes predict where things will go, but a lot can change in eight months. While the Golden Globes can be far more indicative of where the Oscars could be heading, the Golden Globes-to-Emmys journey is more of a lesson in how much a television landscape can change in a year. Still, sometimes it's just good to see who made the better choice first, if at all. Let's look at how the awards compare over the past 20 years.
Note: The Golden Globes also are slightly different when it comes to comedy, combining the category to form “Comedy or Musical.” And currently, the Globes allow for five nominees in their categories, while the Emmys have seven.
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