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The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are underway and host Nate Bargatze kicked off the ceremony Sunday with a string of jokes poking fun at the television industry.
Bargatze joked that 77th award ceremony is “not a big one, like 75 or 80, but it’s the one that gave me.”
So far, “The Studio” has made Emmy history with its 12th trophy, becoming the winningest comedy series ever in a season. “Severance” also has won multiple awards, with Britt Lower earning best actress in a drama and Tramell Tillman’s historic win for best supporting actor in a drama.
As the awards continue, we’ll provide analysis and context for key moments during the night.
Too-long speeches mean Bargatze donates less money to charity: Bargatze has hatched a diabolical — yet altruistic — plot to keep speeches to their 45-second limit. He says he’ll donate $100,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, but for every 1 second a speech goes over the limit, he’ll subtract $1,000. He will add $1,000 back for every second under the limit a speech comes in. The night’s first winner, Seth Rogen, got the show started by adding $6,000 to the pot.
What it’s like to be there right now: Food is available – for a price. The offerings include a charcuterie box for $17, 24 ounces of Modelo beer for $18.99, and premium tequila, vodka and whiskey cocktails for $18.25. A bag of chips is a bargain at $3.75. AP reporter Beth Harris is at the show and has the inside scoop on what the public isn’t seeing on TV.
How to watch: The show is airing live on CBS. For those without cable, it’ll be streaming on Paramount+. Subscribers need to have the Showtime add-on plan to watch live on streaming; standard Paramount+ subscribers can stream it Monday through Sept. 21.
DRAMA SERIES: ‘The Pitt’
Noah Wyle shares his medical knowledge after ‘ER’ and ‘The Pitt’
After decades of playing a doctor on TV, lead actor in a drama series winner Noah Wyle told the AP earlier this year that he thinks he could perform some actual medical procedures.
“Whether I have the intestinal fortitude to do some of this stuff is another matter.” Wyle added that given how long he’s been a TV doctor, he could have a medical degree by now. “I’m either the worst student, or the best actor-doctor around.”
Accepting his Emmy, he thanked medical workers going off or coming on shift.
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Studio
Outstanding Drama Series:
The Pitt
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series:
Adolescence
Outstanding Reality Competition Program:
The Traitors
Outstanding Talk Series:
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Outstanding Variety Special (Live):
Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series:
The Studio”: “The Oner” – Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:
Slow Horses”: “Hello Goodbye” – Adam Randall
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:
“Adolescence” – Philip Barantini
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
The Studio”: “The Promotion” – Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
“Andor”: “Welcome to the Rebellion
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:
“Adolescence” – Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
Seth Rogen – “The Studio”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
Jean Smart – “Hacks”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
Noah Wyle – “The Pitt”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
Britt Lower – “Severance”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:
Stephen Graham – “Adolescence”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:
Jeff Hiller – “Somebody Somewhere”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:
Hannah Einbinder – “Hacks”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
Tramell Tillman – “Severance”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:
Owen Cooper – “Adolescence”