The father-son duokept it light and affableand Canadian all night, reprising theirSchitts Creekchemistry.
The January ceremony went for low-key nostalgic charm; this was a rerun that turned into your basic blah-bath.
Pretty standard for the Emmys, always the least glam, least magnetic of the Hollywood awards shows.
Eugene and Dan Levy at the Emmy AwardsChristopher Polk/Variety
After the pandemic and the strike, bland was probably the goal.
But in the true spirit ofThe Bear,we will not be making any jokes.
John Oliver had the nights funniest highlightby a mile, whenLast Week Tonightwon for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series.
First he said his sons name wrong its Hudson, not husband, which got an ouch.
But when Oliver eulogized his late dog, the Emmy honchos stupidly tried to play him off.
We had the most fantastic dog, he recalled.
We had to say goodbye to her.
As the orchestral strings started to blare, Oliver pointed at the music director and said, Fuck you!
I feel like Sarah McLachlan right now!
He milked it hilariously, dedicating the award to his pet.
She was an amazing dog, and this isnt just for her.
Youre very good girls, very good boys, you all deserve a treat!
Then he dared the Emmy honchos, Play me offnow!
The burning question of this years Emmys: Are Potsy and Ralph Malph OK?
Why the hell werent they in on theHappy Daysreunion?
It was neato to see Henry Winkler (the Fonz!)
(Arguably best known for inspiring a Nineties Weezer video.)
But where were Donnie Most or Anson Williams?
Hell, where was Mrs. C?
But its always a delight to see Winkler mensch it up anywhere.
As for Scott Baio: Sit on it, Chachi.
No wonder his next role is Bruce Springsteen, sinceThe Bearis a comedy series the wayNebraskais a comedy album.
The ever-flawless Jean Smart won Best Actress forHacks.
Its very humbling, she told the crowd.
And I appreciate this, because I just dont get enough attention.
Jodie Foster took home her first Emmy, 48 years after her first Oscar nomination (forTaxi Driver).
Thats just the message, she said.
The Emmy announcer teased aSaturday Night Livereunion you dont want to miss!
though it turned out to be four faces who arent exactly rare sights on TV.
Rudolph said, Each and every one of those 85 times you lost, you were robbed.
Seeing Lorne laugh in the crowd was a bit startling in itself.
It gets better, Yang assured him while pronouncing his name Loren.
(They better the human condition and uplift us okaaaay.)
Joshua Jackson tried hard not to look pissed about walking on to theDawsons Creektheme.
Youve made an old man very happy, Stewart said, looking deeply miserable.
Greg Berlanti gave a touching speech upon winning the Governors Award.
Candice Bergen did a well-earned J.D.
Vance-Dan Quayle gag, with a big meow at the end.
But the biggest applause came for the two faces at the end: James Earl Jones and Bob Newhart.
He did not have range, Kimmel said.
He didnt need to have range.
But that episode ofThe Bob Newhart Showwhere he has a near-death experience in an elevator shaft dang.
