Disney Entertainment TV Chairman Debra OConnell on Emmy Noms, Recognition for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and the New FX/Hulu Setup

Debra O'Connell's first Emmy morning as Disney Entertainment Television's new chairman delivered strong results. The exec witnessed the division secure one hundred twenty-five Emmy nominations at the seventy-eighth Emmy Awards—with ABC earning forty-six. The haul includes recognition for 'Dancing With the Stars' and Disney's restructured FX and Hulu operations. According to Variety, a solid beginning for O'Connell's leadership.

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