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The 73rd Emmy Awards have come and gone. Tv’s greatest night time didn’t supply many surprises, with Cedric the Entertainer enjoying it about as protected as humanly potential, however the broadcast nonetheless had sufficient highlights and lowlights to final us (a minimum of) one other 12 months. No shock, the night time’s greatest winners within the marquee classes introduced tonight have been “The Crown” (eight wins), “Ted Lasso” (4 wins), “Mare of Easttown” (three wins), “Hacks” (three wins), “Final Week Tonight with John Oliver” (two wins) and “Queen’s Gambit,” (two wins). However with out additional ado, earlier than the classical music cuts us off, listed here are our favourite and least favourite moments of the night time.
A robust begin
You’ve gotta give it to the Emmys for popping out of the gate sturdy. So far as sing-along parody numbers go, you’ll be able to’t decide a a lot better alternative than “Only a Good friend,” even earlier than Biz Markie’s premature demise. The explosive intro quantity may’ve been essentially the most enjoyable second of the present, and if nothing else, a minimum of the Emmys gave us Rita Wilson rapping.
Seth Rogen will get actual on COVID security
Seth Rogen did not mince phrases on the Emmys stage Sunday night time when he commented on the gathering, of a minimum of 800 folks, amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
“I went from wiping my groceries to having Paul Bettany sneeze in my face,” the actor mentioned to laughs.
Tv Academy chairman will get punked by Conan O’Brien
Throughout what was supposed to be a critical speech about variety and the Tv Academy’s mission delivered by the group’s chairman Frank Scherma, lately retired discuss present host Conan O’Brien couldn’t cease making the viewers chortle.
It began with O’Brien yelling on the prime of his lungs as Scherma took to the stage. His enthusiasm finally spurred a standing ovation for Scherma, whose speech was interrupted all through by O’Brien’s foolish antics.
Shock victories for ‘Hacks’
It may be arduous for a brand new present to interrupt by the noise of established titles, particularly these with a advertising funds as large as “Ted Lasso,” however HBO’s “Hacks” was the little Emmys engine that might. Successful greatest directing, writing, and lead actress, HBO’s sharpest comedy assured its going to have much more buzz subsequent season. And Hannah Einbinder mouthing “I really like you” to Jean Good throughout her speech may’ve been essentially the most genuinely emotional second of the night time.
‘Queen’s Gambit’ director wins, will not cease speaking
Scott Frank received an Emmy for greatest route for “The Queen’s Gambit” and whereas delivering his acceptance speech, he wouldn’t cease speaking even because the music — a minimum of twice — tried to usher him off the stage.
“I want I may arise right here and point out each single one among you. However I would want much more time and that is why God created IMDb,” Frank mentioned, solely to proceed going for a number of extra minutes.
The horrible fly sketch
Bear in mind when that fly landed on Mike Pence’s head throughout the vice presidential debate, roughly 30 years in the past? Except for a quick quip in regards to the California recall, that’s essentially the most political the Emmys dared to go in a sketch the place Cedric the Entertainer is radioing directions to the fly. The sketch ends with the fly awkwardly dropping the road “all flies matter,” which could’ve been essentially the most cringe-worthy second of the night time.
No tweet-worthy moments
Up to now few years, award exhibits have served as fabulous fodder for quick-fingered Twitter customers, with customers obsessing over Jason Sudeikis’s hoodie or Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar win for “Parasite.” This 12 months Twitter felt like a little bit of a graveyard, largely populated by folks both gushing or scratching their head over “Ted Lasso.” That parallel discourse is among the most enjoyable components of an award present, and the Emmys gave social media virtually nothing to meme.
Over three hours? Is that essential?
Regardless of a single musical efficiency and only some comedy sketches, the Emmys felt bloated and much too lengthy at a working time of over three hours. It dragged, but in addition felt rushed, with far too many classes and overly lively orchestral wrap-it-up music interrupting a majority of the winners. Let’s purpose for 2 hours subsequent 12 months?
