The Annual Primetime Emmys - General Discussion

[Amethyst]

Just now, bmoore4026 said:

Aww, I just want to hug Ann Dowd

Same.  Such a sweet, honest reaction.

Forgot to mention a yay for Alexander Skarsgard!  His speech was so cute.  

[Misslindsey]

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I'll be honest, I would have been happy with Sam Bee or Seth Meyers winning the award and was actually pulling for Seth because I don't think he gets the recognition he deserves.

I would have been happy with a Sam Bee, Seth Meyers, or Stephen win if John Oliver did not win. I think your are right that Seth does not get that much recognition. I think he gets out shined by shows that are flashier. Seth seems more low key and I really like it.

Edited September 18, 2017 by Misslindsey

[vb68]

1 minute ago, starri said:

It worked for Margo Martindale.  It can happen for Ann.

Yeah, that's who she was reminding me of right now. 

[Macbeth]

I am so happy Ann Dowd won.  I know she won for the Handmaid's Tale - but she also killed it for the Leftovers as well.

[FoundTime]

I wish we could see clips for all the acting nominees.* I haven't see Handmaid's Tale or Big Little Lies but that little extra something might persuade me to.

*rather than a sketch with "Emmy"

Edited September 18, 2017 by FoundTime
Because spelling

[vb68]

2 minutes ago, Misslindsey said:

I think your are right that Seth does not get that much recognition.

I agree here too.  The "A Closer Look" Segments are Must Watch TV.

[bmoore4026]

And now a circlejerk for diversity

[Muffyn]

Ann Dowd's speech brought a tear to my eye.  That was the moment of the night for me.

[Misslindsey]

Oh God this is my worst nightmare. Okay, not worst, but one of the worst.

[catrox14]

Ann Dowd was so sweet. And just amazing work on Handmaid's Tale. She deserved IMO

[ShadowHunter]

I'm sorry but I don't care about the two Sheldon's.

[mtlchick]

The more I see of Young Sheldon, the more I want it to die a very quick death.

[bmoore4026]

Yay, Aziz!

[catrox14]

Great win for Aziz Ansari and Lena Waite

[thuganomics85]

Yay, Aziz and Lena!  I wouldn't mind seeing Donald get a second trophy, but that episode of Master of None was spectacular!!

[Misslindsey]

Aziz and Lena!! That was a great Master of None episode.

Edited September 18, 2017 by Misslindsey

[ebk57]

Somewhere in the depths of my cold, hard, child-not-being-fond-of heart, I have to like that kid because he LOVES theatre.  And so do I.

[Paws]

Yay! That Thanksgiving episode was one of the best episodes of anything ever. Well done. 

[Amethyst]

Initially wanted Donald Glover to win, but seeing Lena accepting the award is awesome.  I'm glad for her and Aziz.

[Misslindsey]

Was that Anna Chlumsky crying?

[mtlchick]

Anna Chlumsky is tonight's "GO TO HER FOR REACTION FACE!" winner. 

[wallflower75]

*sigh*  I need to get around to watching Master of None.  There just aren't enough hours in a day, though.

[thuganomics85]

I had a bad feeling Aziz was going to get played off.  Pretty sure that happened last year too.  Poor guy: he always lets the second writer speak first and he doesn't get his chance to shine!

[bmoore4026]

Lea Michelle = Idina Menzel's clone

[gatopretoNYC]

Damn, I was really rooting for Thandie Newton.

[Misslindsey]

I like Lea's dress. I saw the pilot of The Mayor on Hulu and really enjoyed it. 

[ThisOne]

Just now, Misslindsey said:

Was that Anna Chlumsky crying?

Yup. And I don't blame her!

[vb68]

Aziz is finally an Emmy winner!!'

And what a beautiful speech from Lena Waite.  Loved it.

[unicorn23]

Lena Waithe and Aziz Ansari winning for that Thanksgiving episode for Master of None is probably the highlight of all the wins so far. So well-deserved. That episode was absolute genius. Lena's speech was beautiful and made me tear up just a little bit.

[wonderwoman]

Just now, bmoore4026 said:

And now a circlejerk for diversity

You really have to appreciate the irony here: CBS is  the least diverse of the broadcast neworks.  And when they had a show with a racially and trans diverse cast, Doubt, they dumped it  after two episodes.

[wallflower75]

"The Voice" wins Best Reality Show.  Meh.

[AimingforYoko]

1 minute ago, wallflower75 said:

There just aren't enough hours in a day, though.

This. There's a reason they're calling this era 'Peak TV'.

[Laurie4H]

I'm in the minority here but why do we need to hear about diversity....and the fact that Lena is the first African American woman to win got writing?  Who cares?  If she is talented why does it matter what race or gender she is?  The whole clip on diversity is so self righteous.  There has always been inclusion.  Making it about race IS racist.

[galaxygirl76]

2 minutes ago, vb68 said:

Aziz is finally an Emmy winner!!'

And what a beautiful speech from Lena Waite.  Loved it.

I think he won last year too

[catrox14]

Just now, Laurie4H said:

m in the minority here but why do we need to hear about diversity....and the fact that Lena is the first African American woman to win got writing?  Who cares?  

I dunno. Seems like a pretty big milestone worthy of mention. But that's just me

[AimingforYoko]

1 minute ago, Laurie4H said:

There has always been inclusion.

No there hasn't. Especially behind the camera. And that is the point.

[bmoore4026]

1 minute ago, Laurie4H said:

I'm in the minority here but why do we need to hear about diversity....and the fact that Lena is the first African American woman to win got writing?  Who cares?  If she is talented why does it matter what race or gender she is?  The whole clip on diversity is so self righteous.  There has always been inclusion.  Making it about race IS racist.

Executives don't care.  If they were anymore shallow, they'd be a desert.

[kittykat]

Yes.  Aziz and Alan Yang won for the first season episode "Parents".  Still a great win

[ThisOne]

As many faults as I could find in the second season of Master of None, the Thanksgiving episode was an amazing episode of television. In general, not just of the show.

[Paws]

2 minutes ago, Laurie4H said:

I'm in the minority here but why do we need to hear about diversity....and the fact that Lena is the first African American woman to win got writing?  Who cares?  If she is talented why does it matter what race or gender she is?  The whole clip on diversity is so self righteous.  There has always been inclusion.  Making it about race IS racist.

Because it's shocking that it hasn't happened yet

[starri]

Just now, AimingforYoko said:

No there hasn't. Especially behind the camera. And that is the point.

And especially especially on CBS.

[vb68]

1 minute ago, galaxygirl76 said:

I think he won last year too

I just checked, and you are right.  I didn't remember that.

[Macbeth]

1 minute ago, catrox14 said:

I dunno. Seems like a pretty big milestone worthy of mention. But that's just me

Not just you.  I agree completely. Congrats Lena.  And congrats Aziz.

Is Master of None on Netflix?  My sister has Netflix.  Please tell me it is on Netflix.

[starri]

Just now, Macbeth said:

Is Master of None on Netflix?  My sister has Netflix.  Please tell me it is on Netflix.

It's on Netflix.

[ThisOne]

Just now, Macbeth said:

Not just you.  I agree completely. Congrats Lena.  And congrats Aziz.

Is Master of None on Netflix?  My sister has Netflix.  Please tell me it is on Netflix.

It is!

[galaxygirl76]

Just now, Macbeth said:

Not just you.  I agree completely. Congrats Lena.  And congrats Aziz.

Is Master of None on Netflix?  My sister has Netflix.  Please tell me it is on Netflix.

It is.

[Paws]

Just now, Macbeth said:

Not just you.  I agree completely. Congrats Lena.  And congrats Aziz.

Is Master of None on Netflix?  My sister has Netflix.  Please tell me it is on Netflix.

It's on Netflix ❤️

[mtlchick]

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 If she is talented why does it matter what race or gender she is?  The whole clip on diversity is so self righteous.  There has always been inclusion.  Making it about race IS racist.

The bigger issue is there is NOT enough inclusion behind the scenes even when minority actors are finally making major breakthroughs in recent years.  Dave Chapelle's not so subtle crack about 11 black people in the room drives that part home.  

[wallflower75]

Based on the ads, I have yet to see a single new show on CBS that I would have any interest in watching.

[bmoore4026]

Oooo, I love Rashida Jones' dress