Emmy
The origin and history of Emmy.
Etymology
Shortened from "Immy," a nickname for the image orthicon camera tube, later feminized to match the award's statuette design.
The origin and history of Emmy.
Shortened from "Immy," a nickname for the image orthicon camera tube, later feminized to match the award's statuette design.
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