Why isn't there an Oscar for TV Series, like with the Golden Globes?

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TV Series and the actors appearing in them are nominated for categories in the Golden Globes. So why isn't there a category for TV Series in Oscars? Is there a special policy regarding this?



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Because Oscars are awards given by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). A Motion Picture in this case refers to Movies/Films and they are (per wiki)

to recognize excellence in cinematic achievements in the United States film industry...

Golden Globes, by contrast, are (also per wiki)

accolades bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.




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Is there Oscar for TV series?

Originally Answered: What is the equivalent of Oscars, but for TV Series? Emmys. There are different versions for soap operas ("Daytime Emmys")' sports, documentaries, each given out by one of three Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

What is the equivalent of Oscars for TV shows?

It is also the oldest of the four major annual American entertainment awards; its equivalents \u2013 the Emmy Awards for television, the Tony Awards for theater, and the Grammy Awards for music \u2013 are modeled after the Academy Awards.

Are the Golden Globes the Oscars?

Within the entertainment industry, the Golden Globes are considered second in importance both to the Academy Awards (for film) and to the Emmy Awards (for television), and the televised awards ceremony is a comparably lavish affair.



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