Highs, lows, painful product placement the 76th Emmy Awards had it all.
), lows (“eye candy” in the year of our Lord 2024?
), and God help us really clumsy product placement.
‘The Bear’ star Ayo Ediberi at the 2024 Emmys.ABC
“But in the true spirit ofThe Bear, we will not be making any jokes.”
WORST: Billy Crudup’s sweet nothing
Look, I likeBilly Crudup.
He’s truly the only performer onThe Morning Showwho has always been in on the joke.
Naomi Watts listens to her husband’s acceptance speech at the 2024 Emmys.ABC
A term Steve Sanders,Ian Ziering’s obnoxiousBeverly Hills, 90210character, used unironically back in the ’90s!
Oh, how far we’ve come," she added with icy sarcasm.
“Today, a Republican candidate for vice president would never attack a woman for having kids.
Candice Bergen presenting at the 2024 Emmys.ABC
So as they say, my work here is done.”
[Perfectly timed pause] “Meow.”
Can voters give her a sixth Emmy for Outstanding Shade-Throwing While Presenting at the Emmys?
Billy Crystal at the 2024 Emmys.Leon Bennett/WireImage
Instead, the 76-year-old comedy legend took his time introducing the nominees for Outstanding Talk Series.
And, he brought props.
Not only did the bit drag on too long, it was also essentially one joke repeated multiple times.
Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig, and Bowen Yang at the 2024 Emmys.Kevin Winter/Getty
“Lorne, look at me.
It’s really hard to see if hes looking at me.
You do have value.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Taylor Zakhar Perez at the 2024 Emmys.ABC
And like many of their classic sketches, the whole thing just worked.
WORST: Keep walking, product placement
We get it.
Television is a business.
John Leguizamo on stage at the 2024 Emmys.ABC
BUT THAT IS WHAT COMMERCIALS ARE FOR.
“Tonight is among the most diverse lists of nominees in Emmy history,” he said.
The snubs, however, weren’t over.
Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart at the 2024 Emmys.Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
No Emmy forJonathan Bailey(Fellow Travelers) orAndrew Scott(Ripley)?
Still, let’s end this on a few happy notes.
Better luck next year in the drama category, chefs.
