The 77th Annual Emmy Awards premiered at 8:00 p.m. on Sept. 14. The awards, hosted by two-time SNL host Nate Bargatze, opened with a comedic sketch starring Bargatze, Bowen Yang, Mikey Day and James Austin Johnson. The skit reflected Bargatze’s signature deadpan delivery as he portrayed a fictional inventor of television, both proud and shocked about what television has become.
Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” dominated the awards, bringing home thirteen Emmys, which is the current highest record for the most Emmys won by a TV show with only one season. These include Best Actor in a Comedy Series, Best Directing for a Comedy Series, Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series. Rogen, a long-time heavy hitter in comedy, mentioned in his acceptance speech that this was the first time he had been awarded for his acting. Rogen thanked everyone who watched and enjoyed “The Studio.” He also remarked, “Thank your executives,” a running joke in “The Studio.”
“Adolescence” also swept the Emmys, bringing home eight awards, including Best Directing for a Limited Series, Best Supporting Actor for a Drama Series and Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Owen Cooper, the fifteen-year-old star of “Adolescence,” won Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, making him the youngest actor ever to win the award. During his acceptance speech, Cooper reminisced about his acting classes just three years prior. He reminded the audience that anything is possible if you’re willing to step outside your comfort zone.
Jean Smart was awarded Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on “Hacks,” cementing her as one of TV’s most celebrated stars. Smart’s co-star, Hannah Einbinder, was also awarded Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
“The Pitt” stayed in the spotlight this past Emmy Awards with five wins, including Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series. Noah Wyle was awarded Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Michael Robinavitch. Wyle also received praise for his similar role on ER, making him a significant figure in TV medical dramas. “The Pitt” showrunner, R. Scott Gemmill, dedicated the show’s Outstanding Drama Series award to all medical workers and first-responders.
“Severance” underperformed at the Emmys, with only eight wins against their twenty-seven nominations. “Severance” was head-to-head with “The Pitt,” contending for all Drama Series categories. With only two wins for acting, including Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, it’s clear that “Severance” missed the mark this year with awards.
The latest Emmy Awards were a year of firsts. “The Studio” is the first TV show with one season to win thirteen Emmy awards. Owen Cooper was the youngest person ever to win an Emmy award. This Emmy season was dominated by shows that were recognized for their charm and outstanding performance.
