The Annual Primetime Emmys - General Discussion

[vb68]

RuPaul is now an Emmy winner for Best Reality Host!   I love it!

 

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The fact that Margo won for her appearance in The Americans suggests that people may not have watched the Horace and Pete show. 

   Oh, I'm sure very few of them watched it.  Plus they (Academy voters) are just now starting to come to terms with streaming on Netflix and Amazon, but it's still very much a work in progress.  I can see where a show that an actor is streaming from his own website would leave them scratching their heads.  The nominations were the wins for Horace and Pete.

[ABay]

Tom Hanks deserves his awards but I would not have predicted his career trajectory based on Bosom Buddies in which I thought Scolari was the better performer, is what I was trying to say.

[Blakeston]

22 hours ago, Irlandesa said:

The fact that Margo won for her appearance in The Americans suggests that people may not have watched the Horace and Pete show. 

I think it also shows that they didn't watch Margo Martindale's performance on The Americans, either.

I think a whole lot of the voters in these categories vote based on "Hey, I like that person," as opposed to thinking about their performance. Peter Scolari's nomination got far more attention than any of the other guest acting nominees, just because of him being a replacement - and while I'm told he was very good on Girls, I wouldn't be surprised if that attention had a lot to do with why he won.

[cpcathy]

Totally agree, that's why I'm getting Emmy fatigue, it's the same people over and over, just because they are popular or voters voted for them the year before. I won't be watching the show this year and I won't be missing it.

[BW Manilowe]

On September 11, 2016 at 4:38 PM, Trini said:

Yeah, they decided to have a separate ceremony for some of the categories. This year it spread out between two nights (last night and tonight); then the the main ceremony (with the "big", more popular categories) is next Sunday.

They always hand out the Creative Arts Emmys separately from the "major" Emmys, just like they do the Daytime Emmys separately (forgive me if I misunderstood you & you knew that). This year, though, they presented the Creative Arts Emmys in a 2-night ceremony instead of the normal 1 night.

[cpcathy]

I was wondering why RuPaul didn't get his Emmy on Saturday!

[ABay]

What are you all doing to mark the occasion? I'm picking up a bottle or two of wine on the way home but haven't decided whether to order a pizza or make something kind of healthy to offset the enormous chocolate cake I got yesterday. The benefit of pizza, aside from the fact that it's pizza, is that I can hold it in one hand while typing unkind remarks about people's red carpet attire with the other.

[cpcathy]

Maybe I'll just watch the monologue and then come here. I already know who wins: The People vs. OJ Simpson, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Jeffrey Tambor, blah blah blah!

[Valny]

This is the first Emmy's in a long time that I had so many tough choices and didn't feel confident about my picks. The only one I am sure about is Sarah Paulson winning for OJ.   I'll fall off my couch and throw something at the tv if she doesn't win.

[Chaos Theory]

I will take back everything bad I have ever said about the Emmys if The Americans take home any of the big awards.  

[mojoween]

I love The Emmys and I really wish Sunday Night Football would take the night off so I didn't have to choose.

And now also tonight the Yankees are playing at the same time ugh.

I mean, I'll watch The Emmys because I love TV but I'll be sad about what else I'm missing.

You better be funny, Jimmy, and make it worth my time.

[ABay]

It's unlikely I'll make it past the opening number because I'm too impatient to watch anything in real time anymore. That's what the DVR is for--watching the important bits before work in the morning. 

[Browncoat]

WTF is Giuliana wearing?  And the high ponytail is not a good look, either.  Bless her heart.

[ABay]

Filliam H. Muffman sighting!

As to what Giuliana is wearing...she stole something from Miss Haversham's attic.

Edited September 18, 2016 by ABay

[bunnyblue]

I still haven't watched Stranger Things, but 3 kids that were just interviewed are adorable. The young lady, Millie, her dress reminds me of Cate Blanchett's 1999 Oscar dress, but child-appropriate. 

I feel like Giuliana Rancic has her own Gary from Veep whispering little factoids in her ear before a celebrity approaches her. It actually makes her interviews a little less awkward. 

[Browncoat]

I really liked Millie's dress, too.

[Chas411]

Sarah Hylands outfit.... Awful.

[bunnyblue]

2 minutes ago, Chas411 said:

Sarah Hylands outfit.... Awful.

Totally fug. Pants, really? Didn't Demi Moore do that 30 years ago?

[Browncoat]

Def not the best look.

[Chas411]

God E is so awkward this year... I normally like Guilianna but it's just more noticeably fake this year. It's like everyone is bored and tired already.

[Chas411]

That guy from key and peele is draining..

[Neeners]

While I don't like her outfit, I think the idea of covering Guilianna up as much as possible was a smart one. Unless she's gained weight recently, every time I see her on one of these shows I wonder if she is sick.

[bunnyblue]

OMG, does Neve Campbell age?! She is stunning. *jealous* 

[Misslindsey]

I really like Sophie Turner's dress and Tracee Ellis Ross' dress.

Chris Harrison and Lara Spencer's interview with Jerry Seinfeld seemed a bit awkward.

[Neurochick]

^^^

I know, she looks good.

Yikes, Portia Doubleday...she looks like she's not wearing make up.

WTF is Terrance Howard wearing?  And they just bleeped him, I think he said "asshole."  Isn't that the wife he beat up?

Edited September 18, 2016 by Neurochick

[Neeners]

Terrence Howard creeps me out.

[Arynm]

Anna Chlumsky is wearing a cotton candy duvet. Terrible. The bottom is like my 80's sweaters

[maraleia]

I heart Tatiana so damn much because she always has thoughtful things to say and elevates the conversation wherever she goes including red carpets.

[bmoore4026]

Well, hello all.  I'm here now, but won't really start commenting until the ceremony actually starts.

[Neurochick]

Are you watching E or ABC?

[Browncoat]

I'm flipping back and forth.

[Misslindsey]

Anna Chlumsky's dress is horrible. I really do not have words to express how bad it is.

I am disappointed with Sarah Hyland, because I usually like her fashion choices, but not feeling this one. 

[Arynm]

I'm sorry Terrance Howards wife, you had one job, remember and pronounce who you are wearing correctly. Good luck getting free gowns in the future.

[Neurochick]

I don't like Kristen Bell's dress.

[Chas411]

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Chris Harrison and Lara Spencer's interview with Jerry Seinfeld seemed a bit awkward.

So was his interview with Guiliana. Im not sure he's really in the mood for bullshit questions.

[Misslindsey]

Besides being extra poofy, I really like Kristen Bell's dress. I think it is very pretty.

[Chas411]

Matt LeBlanc has aged beautifully. I hope his new show goes well for him though im not optimistic.

[Thumper]

What???  I have to choose between the Emmys and my Packers, who are playing their arch-enemy MN Vikings (also the state in which I live)?????!!!!   No fair!!!  My shallow self is in a kerfuffle about what to do!

[Chas411]

Ross Mathews is so fucking irritating. I'll never understand the E networks need to Push him on all of us.

[kittykat]

Well I got two things to do tonight: kick some ass and watch some Emmys...and I can't find any ass to kick tonight.

I know Mr Robot has a lot of buzz but I'm gonna be surprised if GoT doesn't repeat Best Drama.

Edited September 18, 2016 by kittykat

[Neurochick]

YAY, Rami Malek!

[Neeners]

I love that Rami brought his cousin. I want him to win so badly.

[Browncoat]

Aww, how cute -- Viola Davis' husband's tie matches her dress!

Why didn't ABC let Rami's cousin up on the interview platform?

Edited September 18, 2016 by Browncoat

[Misslindsey]

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I love that Rami brought his cousin. I want him to win so badly.

I am with you. I want him to win as well.

I would love to see Mr. Robot or The Americans love. I would also to see some sort of shakeup in the comedy categories from the usual.

[Arynm]

Rami Malek was so pissed about that clip! He tried to play it off, but he was fuming, he was still reaming the handlers at the bottom of the steps. Someone is in serious trouble!

[Misslindsey]

My unpopular opinion is I am so over James Corden's carpool karaoke. I think James Corden seems like a very affable person, but I cannot stand him as a talk show host.

I love Viola Davis (and her dress!) and think she will probably win, but I just do not like the show "How to get Away with Murder". 

Edited September 18, 2016 by Misslindsey

[Neurochick]

I don't know how I feel about Sarah Paulson's gown, and I adore her.  She said she brought Marcia Clark with her.

Edited September 18, 2016 by Neurochick

[Browncoat]

I hate it.

[bunnyblue]

3 minutes ago, Arynm said:

Rami Malek was so pissed about that clip! He tried to play it off, but he was fuming, he was still reaming the handlers at the bottom of the steps. Someone is in serious trouble!

The Night at the Museum clip? I don't know much about him, so why would he be pissed they showed that?

[Thumper]

At first I disliked G's dress, but now I think the dress is pretty.  The cape thingie looks like curtains, but then I dislike capes a lot.