And that's a wrap
What a night. Anthony Anderson was an amiable and game host, shepherding a charming telecast celebrating TV’s history that managed to cram in some heartwarming cast reunions – Martin, Ally McBeal, Grey’s Anatomy, The Sopranos, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, All in the Family and more – along with a whopping 27 awards. (Golden Globes, take note!)
Tonight was the rare show where the presenting bits hit above average, thanks to some beloved line-ups: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Meredith Grey and Izzie Stevens, the remaining cast of Cheers – all conjured TV nostalgia and chemistry rather than the usual stilted and awkward fare.
On the awards front, there weren’t many surprises, just excited delights. Succession, The Bear and Beef rode into the night with awards momentum from the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice awards, and the Emmys continued the love. The final season of Succession took home six awards, as did the premiere season of The Bear (the second season will be eligible next year). Beef, meanwhile, took home five awards during the three-hour telecast; star Ali Wong became the first woman of Asian descent to ever win a lead acting Emmy.
And that’s it from us! Thanks for joining us on television’s biggest night.
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My colleague Benjamin Lee has a full rundown of tonight’s happenings:
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