In preparation for Sunday’s 2016 Emmys, here is a blog about the 2015 Emmys, originally published on elkharttruth.com on Sept. 21, 2015.
If only I could hide in a cave and watch all these good TV shows.
The Emmys were last night, so in case you didn’t watch, here’s my take on the awards show.
WERE THERE ONLY THREE SHOWS ON TV THIS YEAR?
This year, the show was in three parts: one hour for comedy, one hour for reality/variety/etc. and one hour for drama.
I thought it was odd to be so focused on one category instead of mixing it up. It also made it seem like only three shows won Emmys: “Veep,” “Olive Kitteridge” and “Game of Thrones.”
In reality, this wasn’t the case. But let’s put it this way:
And @VeepHBO takes home another win, this time for #TonyHale for best supporting actor in a comedy. #Emmys
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
#OliveKitteridge wins for 4th time tonight. Congrats, #FrancesMcDormand! #Emmys
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
6 #Emmys tonight! https://t.co/Fkfbb8J2gZ
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
Oh my goodness, #AnnaChlumsky gets sooooo excited every time @VeepHBO wins. It just won best comedy, ending @ModernFam‘s reign. #Emmys
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
#GameOfThrones wins best directing, too.. #Emmys
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
#GameOfThrones has 83 noms to date. It wins best drama this year. #Emmys
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
It’s not that these shows are bad. It’s just many other shows deserve praise, too. I haven’t watched everything, but I think the voters could’ve shared the love.
PEOPLE SEEMED GENUINELY HAPPY TO WIN
If you haven’t heard, history was made during this year’s Emmys.
Janney is the new Ed Asner and Mary Tyler Moore, tying them with 7 acting wins behind Cloris Leachman’s record 8. #Emmys
— joyce eng (@joyceeng61) September 21, 2015
Way to make history, #ViolaDavis! She’s first black woman to win best drama actress. #Emmy
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
Standing ovation for #ViolaDavis. https://t.co/lJnfhssfZq
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
But some, including Davis, made passionate speeches, and it was endearing to watch.
I love when people seem genuinely happy to win. How cute was that little dance by #JaneAnderson of #OliveKitteridge? #Emmys
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
3 noms for @AHSFX basically knocks them out of winning, but I appreciate how King genuine/flustered is in her speech https://t.co/aQXmCzWfAb
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
Uzo Aduba, who won for “Orange is the New Black,” cried during her speech, and she was thankful, especially for her sister.
HOST ANDY SAMBERG HAD FUNNY MOMENTS, BUT HOW ABOUT A DUO FOR 2016?
Samberg wasn’t the funniest host, in my opinion. The show overall had lower ratings. He could’ve brought Justin Timberlake, but Samberg said very early on in his monologue that the singer wouldn’t appear.
But hey, I’ll take an HBO Go password, which reportedly worked for a bit.
My favorite joke was when he said, “The red carpet: significantly less glamorous after you leave it.”
Some duos that presented during this year’s awards show would be excellent candidates for the 2016 host spot.
Yeah, I’d be OK with this happening more often! #Emmys https://t.co/r7PcXfR3qu
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
Another great presenter duo: #EricStonestreet and #JaneLynch. #Emmys
— Clara B. (@ClaraAB2) September 21, 2015
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey proved comedic gold at the Golden Globes, so it’s time for the Emmys to try it (hint hint, Poehler and Amy Schumer!)
What did you think of the 2015 Emmys?
