They discussed the big awards show.
But for everything that went wrong with the Emmy Awards (that Fred Armisen-Maya Rudolph bit, oy!
), there was plenty that went right.
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That happy moment (she said yes!)
was a wonderful high that made this years Emmy lows a little more bearable.
Darren, what stood out to you this year for better and for worse?
At least they werent just standing there awkwardly clasping their hands saying unfunny jokes!
is something Ill forever say in Pierce and Elfmans defense now.
But you know what really wasnt funny?
Now, I go woozy thinking about the stacked talent in every comedy category.
(I wont even get into my belovedGLOWwalking away emptyhanded, since I considerBetty Gilpins Bwahhh?
post-proposal cutawaya win for Liberty Belle.)
So I dont begrudge any specific non-Atlantavictories.
The opening monologue made light comedy out of the splendid diversification of the nominee lineup.
But the winners, in aggregate, felt a bit dispiriting.
),even an unexpectedDances With Wolves-ian western fetish thanks to the wins forGodless.
(Same goes forMaisel, by the way.)
(When James Corden mocks a show for being too white, something has gone seriously wrong.)
Hey, Hollywood types are roiling cauldrons of insecurity and crippling feelings of inadequacy, just like us!
Sorry… what were we talking about?
Oh, yes, the Emmys.
What will be your break-glass-in-case-of-emergency takeaway from this years Emmys, Darren?
(Now maybeWestworldseason 3 wont strand her in a listless daughter-hunting subplot.)
The part of my subconscious I love most looks likeRick & Mortypresenting an Emmy toRuPauls Drag Race.
And Betty White, wow, stay onstage forever!
Did they just play the last five seconds ofTwin Peaksin a nomination clip reel?
Youre crazy for that, Emmys, I dig it.
Here we are, he said, Its 2018.
Were at the Emmys.
Sure, but, broadcasts scripted series went home emptyhanded.
Netflix and Amazon slithered through the night eating cables lunch.
In both of his acceptance speeches,Versaceproducer Ryan Murphy thanked John Landgraf, the CEO of FX.
But I perked up with the arrival of Hannah Gadsby.
What are jokes these days?
Nobody knows what jokes are.
All heavy stuff, which Gadsby threw off with some devil-may-care riffing.
I have a minor proposal to settle this whole What is Comedy Now?
Gadsby should host next year, tell no jokes, and specifically try not to make anyone laugh.
Guarantee shed still be funnier than this years hosts.
