The awards show finally recognised some of TV’s most underrated shows, from The Americans to The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, on an unconventional night
For its 70th anniversary, the Emmys was warm, open and largely steered clear of overt political gestures, instead turning its humour back on television itself. That was a step-change from the 2017 ceremony.
The most memorable moment from last year’s ceremony was also its most controversial. That was when Sean Spicer sent up his own grasp of “alternative facts”, to the distaste of many viewers, who found his invitation unpalatable. This year, the standout moment was a marriage proposal from the director of the Oscars, who gave a moving speech about the death of his mother before he asked his girlfriend to marry him.
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