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Sunday’s Emmy Awards could be 1 for the history books

In this photo provided by Amazon Studios, Jeffrey Tambor, right, as Maura Pfefferman and Amy Landecker as Sarah Pfefferman appear in a scene from "Transparent." The series was nominated for 11 Emmy Awards, including outstanding comedy series and outstanding lead actor (Tambor) in a comedy series. The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Beth Dubber/Amazon Studios via AP)
In this photo provided by Amazon Studios, Jeffrey Tambor, right, as Maura Pfefferman and Amy Landecker as Sarah Pfefferman appear in a scene from "Transparent." The series was nominated for 11 Emmy Awards, including outstanding comedy series and outstanding lead actor (Tambor) in a comedy series. The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Beth Dubber/Amazon Studios via AP)

By Associated Press 2 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Emmy Awards, television’s annual celebration of itself, are always a big night. But this Sunday’s ceremony may end up supersized.

Performers and shows could be setting records and making breakthroughs at the 67th prime-time Emmys.

Viola Davis of “How to Get Away with Murder” or Taraji P. Henson of “Empire” have a chance to become the first African-American to win as best drama series actress.

“I gotta win! I gotta win for history!” an exuberant Henson said when asked about the prospect last May.

Gender-identity issues brought to the fore by Caitlyn Jenner and others likely will be a notable part of the ceremony airing live on Fox with host Andy Samberg.