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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, September 18, 2017 - 10:43 am 
I have never even heard of Last Week Tonight, what channel is it on? But I liked John Oliver on Comedy Central, at least I think he was on The Jon Stewart Show.
Dipo, Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver is on HBO. It's great and so much more than a comedy show. Because there are no commercials, he can spend a solid 20 minutes on one subject, rather than just a couple of lines like most news shows do. He really teaches you about the subject. His writers are fabulous. They all deserve every award they were nominated for!
I really wanted Jackie Hoffman (Mamacita) to win for Feud. She stole every scene she was in! But I'm happy with Ann Dowd for Handmaid's Tale. She was so mean and creepy in that role, but every once in a while she'd show a little human side. Job well done!
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Spear
Member
08-05-2001
| Monday, September 18, 2017 - 10:44 am
I have never even heard of Last Week Tonight, what channel is it on? But I liked John Oliver on Comedy Central, at least I think he was on The Jon Stewart Show.
Yes, John Oliver is a TDS alum. His show is on HBO, about once a week. It's a similar type of show, but it goes more in depth into one topic every episode.
They release a lot of clips on YouTube, even for their longer stories:
https://www.youtube.com/user/LastWeekTonight
(Oops -- came in a bit late.)
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, September 18, 2017 - 11:16 am
There were so many strong actors in each category that even though I had favorites, I was okay with any of them winning.
I agree about Jackie Hoffman! She was my favorite character in Feud due to the great job she did as an actress.
I gave up cable a while back and now I only have my mohu leaf antenna along with Netflix and HBO. That means I have been able to enjoy many of the shows that won last night. I understand the frustration in not having seen any of these shows but trust me when I say that each and every nominee deserved to be there. I never used to watch the Emmys because for so many years they seemed to be just a vehicle for the main networks to push their shows. Last night was the first time in a long time that I felt like all nominees deserved to be there.
I also enjoyed the surprise appearance of Sean Spicer and was disappointed to find out this morning that so many were upset by it.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, September 18, 2017 - 11:44 am
For anyone who is interested, we've been discussing Spicer's appearance on the Emmys in the Media thread in the N & V area. We should try to keep the discussion of Spicer in there if possible.
https://tvclubhouse.com/forum/read.php?file=/1071053/2158318.html&lm=1505759458#POST6190705
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Monday, September 18, 2017 - 12:07 pm
I was thrilled with Elizabeth Moss and The Handmaids Tale winning Outstanding Drama Series and acting in same. I was hoping that Matthew Rays would win and probably should have won vs Sterling K Brown. Both are very fine actors indeed. Rhys showed more depth & range than Brown. I very much wanted Ron C Jones to win vs John Lithgow. I thought Mr. Jones had a beautifully crafted and exceptionally acted character and story and frankly, he out acted the pants off Lithgow as Churchill.
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, September 18, 2017 - 1:42 pm
Message received Jimmer, loud and clear.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, September 18, 2017 - 2:03 pm
That's cool that you use an over the air antenna plus internet. Our cable bill is huge. 
I like the Emmys because whether or not we agree with the winners, it gives us incentive to discuss the shows that we like.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-24-2003
| Monday, September 18, 2017 - 2:58 pm
I've never had cable or satellite. For years only OTA and Netflix DVDs. Still have OTA (good rooftop antenna on condo building) and stream stream stream. 
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Starr
Member
07-09-2005
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 2:47 am
LOL'd at Sterling K Brown RE: This is Us - having the best white family on tv... haha
And I think Stephen Colbert hit it on the head when he said there's just too many shows. I've never seen most of them either.
I wonder what the woman was whispering to Cicilly Tyson. It always kinda surprises me when a legend gets nervous. It shouldn't, they're just people, but it does.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 3:43 am
I agree. There is too much on TV -- but I'm not complaining.
I thought it was more that Cicely was confused (due to age).
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 8:23 am
She looked gorgeous though. The dress was just beautiful.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 8:58 am
Yes, it was beeeautiful. No plunging neckline needed. 
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 1:58 pm
I very much wanted Ron C Jones to win vs John Lithgow. I thought Mr. Jones had a beautifully crafted and exceptionally acted character and story and frankly, he out acted the pants off Lithgow as Churchill.
Although I do love Ron C. on This is Us and agree he did a great job in his part, I totally disagree about John Lithgow. John was absolutely fabulous as Winston Churchill in The Crown and I remember pausing my TV when I was watching it months ago and calling my hubby in to see him, even though he wasn't watching The Crown. I told him, "This man will win so many awards for this part. He's wonderful!" And I was right! 
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 2:15 pm
Yes you were Babyjaxmom.
I like John Lithgow and thought his Churchill to be very well done, acting class worthy. However, I still believe that Ron C Jones as William was Master Class Acting. If I were still in college, I'm pretty sure our Acting teachers would have raved about the performance given by Mr. Jones and probably devoted a class or two to his work.
Now that I think of it, it would be fun to go to class and discuss some of the performances over the last few years. Would really like to go over the previous season of
The Americans with Matthew Rhys, Allison Wright and Keri Russell. Sad that Allison was nominated for the wrong season.
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Uncle_ricky
Member
07-02-2007
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 4:56 pm
I can't believe no one has mentioned Jackie Hoffman's faux outrage over losing to Laura Dern. It was unquestionably the funniest scene of the whole show. I rewound it over and over again - utterly hysterical. But even funnier was the number of people who thought she was being serious.
You can read all about it in this article:
http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/jackie-hoffman-screams-damn-it-slams-laura-dern-emmys-1202562654/
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 5:40 pm
I forgot about that, it was very funny.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 7:13 pm
LMAO!!!
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Spunky
Member
10-07-2001
| Monday, September 17, 2018 - 4:58 pm
I'm taping it and fast forward... is this the show where all the HOB and Netflix programs win the award. Just like to see the fashion.
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, September 17, 2018 - 5:18 pm
YES Henry Winkler!! It only took 47 years!
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, September 17, 2018 - 5:21 pm
I noticed that last year I commented that there were so many strong actors in one category. That's how I felt about "co-star in a comedy". Any one of them could have won.
Great opening to the show!
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, September 17, 2018 - 5:35 pm
So far, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is winning strong. So happy for Alex Bornstein! I haven't seen this show but loved her on Getting On.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, September 17, 2018 - 5:50 pm
LOL, Merrit Weber mouthed the F word, before she went up on the stage.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, September 17, 2018 - 6:05 pm
OMG, Betty White!!!!! She looks great.
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, September 17, 2018 - 6:36 pm
OMG - A marriage proposal - How beautiful was that?!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, September 17, 2018 - 6:54 pm
So are they doing one award and then a bunch of commercials, LOL
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