The 77th Emmy Awards: How to Watch and What to Know
The Emmy Awards are back for their 77th edition, taking place tonight at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year, comedian Nate Bargatze will host the ceremony, succeeding last year's hosts Eugene and Dan Levy. Here's everything you need to know about the event.
When and Where to Watch
The Emmys will air live on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Eastern. Viewers can also stream the show on Paramount+, or catch up on Hulu the next day. The ceremony typically lasts around three hours.
Nate Bargatze: Hosting with Clean Comedy
Nate Bargatze, known for his clean and relatable comedy, is hosting the Emmys for the first time. Bargatze, who was also nominated twice this year for his comedy special “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze,” has said he intends to keep the show light and fun. He aims to create a night enjoyable for families, avoiding overly controversial or mean-spirited jokes. Bargatze also jokingly implemented a strategy to keep acceptance speeches short, docking $1000 from his charitable donation to the Boys and Girls Club of America for every second winners go over the 45 second time limit.
Nominees and Top Contenders
Several shows are expected to be major contenders at this year's Emmys. The thriller “Severance” received 10 nominations in major categories. HBO’s satire “The White Lotus” is also a strong contender, particularly in the supporting-performance categories. In comedy, “The Studio” on Apple TV+ leads with seven major nominations, while FX’s “The Bear” and “Hacks” are also in the running.
Creative Arts Emmys Highlights
Prior to the Primetime Emmys, the Creative Arts Emmys recognized achievements in documentaries, TV movies, guest performances, and technical categories. “The Studio” and “The Penguin” each won nine and eight Emmys, respectively, primarily in technical categories. The 50th-anniversary special of “Saturday Night Live” also received several awards, and shows like “Queer Eye” and “Jeopardy” won in the reality and game show categories.
Guest Performance Winners
Notable guest performance wins at the Creative Arts Emmys include Shawn Hatosy for “The Pitt” and Merritt Wever for “Severance.” In the comedy categories, Bryan Cranston won for “The Studio” and Julianne Nicholson for “Hacks.”
