Another impressive year. After the sports comedy-drama Ted Lasso won seven Emmy Awards in 2021 including Outstanding Comedy Series, the AppleTV+ program has proven itself again in 2022 with a total of 20 nominations.
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A version of this story about comedy performers with multiple nominations first appeared in the Down to the Wire: Comedy issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.In this year’s Emmy comedy categories, a handful of performers weren’t satisfied with just one Emmy nomination – instead, they two, three, four or even five. Here’s a guide to the year’s double-, triple-, quadruple- and quintuple-dippers.QUINTA BRUNSON-Outstanding Comedy Series, “Abbott Elementary”-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, “Abbott Elementary”-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, “Abbott Elementary”Brunson’s three nominations for “Abbott Elementary,” an ABC show she created after years spent doing digital comedy for YouTube, BuzzFeed and Instagram, made her the first Black woman ever nominated for producing, writing and acting in a comedy series.
The mockumentary set among the teachers at a beleaguered Philadelphia grade school was based on Brunson’s mother, a teacher, and inspired by a childhood that found her falling in love with comedies like “The Brady Bunch,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Martin” and “All That.” As for her performance as impossibly sunny Janine, Brunson told TheWrap’s Libby Hill, “I’m like 3% Janine. If that.
She’s very peppy, very optimistic and very necessary… Janine was inspired by a friend of mine who’s so optimistic, to the point where, when I first met her, I couldn’t stand her. And over time, she became one of my favorite people in the world.”BILL HADER-Outstanding Comedy Series, “Barry”-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, “Barry”-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”-Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, “Barry”-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, “Barry” (with Alec
.Another impressive year. After the sports comedy-drama Ted Lasso won seven Emmy Awards in 2021 including Outstanding Comedy Series, the AppleTV+ program has proven itself again in 2022 with a total of 20 nominations.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeFor a network comedy to earn as much attention in the year of our TV gods 2022 is a miracle. And it takes a once-in-a-generation talent to pull it off. Which is why we can’t stop raving about Quinta Brunson.
Mike Wass According to Netflix, the Skip Intro button is pressed 136 million times in a typical day. Moreover, the feature has been adopted by streamers industry-wide.
Addie Morfoot ContributorIn July, “We Feed People,” Ron Howard’s National Geographic documentary about celebrity chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen, received two Emmy nominations.That same month, World Central Kitchen, which cooks and delivers food to people in need following social and environmental disasters, continued its humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine. The org has set up more than 5,000 distribution points and has served more than 100 million meals since entering the country in February.The Emmy nominations offer Howard and Andrés another opportunity to discuss the docu — but also the global efforts of World Health Kitchen that they hope will serve as a call to action, big or small.
misses her ex-boyfriend Bill Hader’s “big d–k” — but he’s not the only celeb purported to be packing. He’s just the latest addition to Hollywood’s infamous D-list.The oversharing “O.C.” alum, 40, made the dirty declaration during an episode of her “Broad Ideas” podcast on Monday — adding her former flame’s name to a long list of allegedly hung Hollywood hunks.
, Rachel Bilson is not holding back. In an episode of Bilson's podcast released Monday, August 15, guest Tommy Dorfman prodded Bilson about the former Saturday Night Live star. “When you and Bill broke up what did you miss the most?” she asked. “His big dick," Bilson replied. Then she laughed and said, “We can keep that… And cut, let’s move on.” No, Rachel, I actually want to hear more…Bilson, who starred on FOX's hit teen drama The O.C., SNL alum Hader starting fall 2019, and was later spotted in Hader's hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma over the holidays. The couple made their red carpet debut at the Golden Globes in January 2020.
Rachel Bilson didn’t hold back when discussing her romance with Bill Hader in a recent interview.
Rachel Bilson is opening up about what she misses about her ex-boyfriend, Bill Hader, the most.
TMI! Rachel Bilson didn’t hold back about her relationship with Bill Hader — revealing the part of his anatomy she had a hard time leaving behind.
Rachel Bilson did not hold anything back when asked what she misses about her ex, Bill Hader. In the latest episode of her podcast, , alum and her co-host, Olivia Allen, wrapped up this week's episode featuring guest Tommy Dorfman, with a debrief with their podcast producer, Rob Holsyz.
The only thing better than a star showing off their big peen is hearing about a star having a big peen.
Cherien Dabis When I was offered the opportunity to direct the “Only Murders in the Building” episode “The Boy From 6B,” which focuses on the story of a deaf character, I knew instantly that I had to do it. It was precisely the kind of story that excites me, a story told from a point of view we rarely get to see, portraying a character from a community that’s underrepresented and misrepresented. I’ve built my career upon telling stories about marginalized communities, and by doing so, I’ve attempted to push us all out of the margins and into the center.
The 6th Annual Black Reel TV Awards were held and it was Quinta Brunson and ABC’s Abbott Elementary that took the most wins with seven in total. Brunson won four awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Guest Actress.
Brett Goldstein is stepping out to promote Ted Lasso!
The first Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony won’t occur until Saturday, September 3rd, but the Television Academy already has an initial slate of 2022 winners. According to a release from the Television Academy, these juried recipients were screened d and then judge by a panel of professionals in their respective peer groups (Animation, Costume Design, Hairstyling, Makeup, and Motion Design).
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.