Thursday, September 17, 2020

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Rita Moreno wins 2nd Emmy 1978


Goddess of the arts Rita Moreno won her second Primetime Emmy Award September 17, 1978, for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama for her performance on the Rockford Files, which starred James Garner.

She had already won an Oscar in 1961, a Grammy in 1973 and a Tony in 1975.  Her first Emmy came in 1977, making her the first performer to win the Grand Slam of awards. 


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