The biggest night in television! The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards is returning to its usual home in Los Angeles this year — but there are some major changes afoot.
10.08.2022 - 17:49 / variety.com
Scott Huver “I’m going into the concrete!” a stoked Kenan Thompson exclaims, pondering the fact that his three-decade career in entertainment is about to be celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and taken by the permanence of the honor. “I don’t know any other example of a reflection of a pat on the back actually being cemented in the ground like that.”Longevity has become a hallmark of Thompson’s career: he began performing as a child on stage before landing films including “D2: The Mighty Ducks”; segued into wildly popular teen stardom with the Nickelodeon’s sketch series “All That,” which led to the spinoff series “Kenan & Kel,” which in turn begat the 1997 film “Good Burger,” beloved by a generation.
He found success as an adult on “Saturday Night Live,” where his ongoing tenure has spanned multiple cast eras and more than 1,500 sketches thus far — heading into his 20th season with the venerable weekend stalwart, Thompson is the longest tenured performer in the show’s storied history. In 2018, he won an Emmy for writing the “Come Back Barack” music video, an impassioned plea to the former president.
After this story went to print, Thompson was named the host of the upcoming Emmy Awards.Even with all that accumulated history, Thompson still found himself taken aback when he was named as part of the Walk of Fame’s Class of 2022. It was the surprise result, he admits, of an only semi-serious campaign launched by the production team of “You Already Know,” the podcast he co-hosts with Tani Marole.“I didn’t think it would become true, and then I ended up with my name getting voted on and then getting the green light to actually get it,” he says.
The biggest night in television! The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards is returning to its usual home in Los Angeles this year — but there are some major changes afoot.
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ready to host television’s hottest night.The Nickelodeon alum, 44, recently divulged that a few of his beloved characters from the NBC sketch show might be may take the stage at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater come Sept. 12.“I love doing a character,” he told Entertainment Weekly earlier this week.
sequel after 25 years, Kenan Thompson has some news for you. On Wednesday, the star teased a potential sequel to the 1997 Nickelodeon film -- which featured Thompson alongside Kel Mitchell in the lead roles -- during an appearance on Host Jimmy Fallon -- alongside co-host Demi Lovato — asked the 44-year-old about a joint Instagram post he made with Mitchell last month, celebrating the film's 25th anniversary.«Happy 25th Goodburger!!! I love this movie and everyone who worked on it,» Thompson captioned the nostalgic post. «So proud to be a part of something so many generations of people have come to love as well!!! ‘Sup wit that Part 2?!»A post shared by Kenan Thompson (@kenanthompson)«Are you saying that is happening?» Fallon asked.«I would like it to!» Thompson replied, sharing that he and his frequent '90s co-star are «working harder on it than ever.»«It's about meeting the numbers, letting them numbers match up.
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Kenan Thompson just received a huge honor!
The 2022 Emmy Awards have announced their host for the highly anticipated night! And it is none other than ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Kenan Thompson, known for being an incredible comedian and the longest-running cast member of the popular TV show.NBC took the time to find the perfect host for the televised event, which is set to air September 12, and will be available to stream on Peacock as well.The 44-year-old Hollywood star revealed he is thrilled to be hosting the Emmys this year. “Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC — my longtime network family — makes it even more special.”He continued the statement by saying that, “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”There’s no doubt Kenan is one of the most beloved comedians, successfully gaining over the hearts of generations since he first started his career in the entertainment industry.
Saturday Night Live cast member Kenan Thompson has been confirmed as the host for the 74th Emmy Awards next month. The ceremony will be telecast on NBC live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on 12 September, It will also be streamed live on Peacock for the first time.
2022 Emmy Awards come Monday, Sept. 12.“Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,” Thompson, 44, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”The awards celebrating the hottest shows on TV will air live coast-to-coast from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m.
74th Emmy Awards — hosted by Kenan Thompson! NBC announced on Tuesday that the star is set to serve as the first-time host of this year's Emmys.Thompson, a six-time Emmy nominee — who was double-nominated last year, both for and his eponymous sitcom, -- has previously hosted the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, and returned as host of the 2022 NHL Awards in June.«Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,» Thompson said in a press release. «Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.»Among this year's nominations, perennial drama favorite leads the way with the most nods at 25, however, last year's big comedy winner, , is hot on its trail with 20.
Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson is hosting the 2022 Emmy Awards on NBC and Peacock!
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt came down to the wire — the Emmys are next month, after all — but NBC and the Television Academy have finally found a host for this year’s ceremony: “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson.Thompson, the longest-running cast member in “SNL” history, was named after a lengthy search by NBC, the Academy and Emmys producers Done+Dusted and Reggie Hudlin to find an A-list name that might shake things up. It turns out, the A-lister was in their own backyard.
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