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CBS Reclassifies 'Elsbeth' as Comedy for Golden Globes

11/13/2025

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CBS reclassifies 'Elsbeth' from drama to comedy for the awards season.
The change places Carrie Preston, an Emmy winner, in comedy categories at the Golden Globes.
Because of Writers Guild of America (WGA) restrictions, 'Elsbeth' remains in the drama category for the WGA Awards.
The series debuted in February 2024 and has performed well; it will join Variety’s A Night in the Writers’ Room on November 12 in Los Angeles.

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CBS reclassifies 'Elsbeth' from drama to comedy for the awards season.
The change places Carrie Preston, an Emmy winner, in comedy categories at the Golden Globes.
Because of Writers Guild of America (WGA) restrictions, 'Elsbeth' remains in the drama category for the WGA Awards.
The series debuted in February 2024 and has performed well; it will join Variety’s A Night in the Writers’ Room on November 12 in Los Angeles.