VARIETY TALK SERIES
The Variety Talk Series category in the Emmy Awards honors the best talk shows on television. These shows provide a platform for hosts to engage in conversations with guests, deliver monologues, and conduct comedic sketches. Let’s take a closer look at the nominees for this year’s Emmy Awards.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live! celebrated its 20th anniversary in January, making it the longest-running talk show on this year’s list of nominees. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the show has received three Emmys throughout its run, including one for Variety Talk Series. This year, it is also nominated for directing.
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The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
For Trevor Noah’s final season as the host of The Daily Show, the Comedy Central show received its sixth consecutive nomination in the Variety Talk Series category. The show has been a consistent nominee throughout its run and is tied for the most nominations in this category. In addition to its nomination for Variety Talk Series, The Daily Show is also nominated for writing.
Late Night With Seth Meyers
Late Night With Seth Meyers, which airs at 12:35 am on NBC, secured a nomination for Variety Talk Series for the second year in a row. Seth Meyers’ late-night show is known for its topical monologues and political satire. While it only received one other nomination for writing, it beat out its NBC lead-in, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as the network’s representative in this category.
The Problem With Jon Stewart
The Problem With Jon Stewart marks Jon Stewart’s return to television after his long tenure as the host of The Daily Show. In its first season of eligibility in the Variety Talk Series category, the Apple TV+ show received nominations for both Variety Talk Series and directing. Previously, The Daily Show had won this award 10 times under Stewart’s leadership.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has been nominated for Variety Talk Series for the seventh consecutive year. After his success with The Colbert Report, Colbert quickly made his mark as the host of CBS’ late-night talk show. With its nominations for Variety Talk Series, directing, and writing, The Late Show is the favorite to win this year, especially since reigning champion Last Week Tonight is not eligible.
SCRIPTED VARIETY SERIES
Apart from Variety Talk Series, the Emmy Awards also recognizes outstanding scripted variety series. These shows incorporate elements of comedy, sketches, and performances to entertain audiences. Let’s explore the nominees in this category.
A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show has received critical acclaim for its innovative and hilarious sketches. The show has been nominated for all four of its seasons, demonstrating its consistent quality. However, with only three nominations and no nods for directing and writing, it faces stiff competition from a fellow HBO nominee that has been a favorite of the TV Academy.
Saturday Night Live
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