It's fitting that the Emmys still air on network television. That's insane.įeel free to pencil in wins for This Week Tonight with John Oliver and Saturday Night Live in whatever categories they're nominated in. The second season of Only Murders of the Building ended last month, but if it wins Outstanding Comedy tonight, it’ll be for last summer’s Season 1. These actors and creators should be celebrated while their shows are still on the air. Praising programs that aren't on anymore, or a season behind, is not how to get people to watch current TV. Shows that ended well over a year ago will take home statuettes tonight. Give this show the prestigious time slot it deserves!Įligibility: This is my biggest beef with the Emmys. Or pre-empt a weeknight of must-see TV to get more viewers. Timeslot: Monday at 8pm for an awards show? The excuse is Sunday Night Football, but guess what, there's football on Mondays too! The NFL season started last week, so if you're so scared of football, schedule the show before the season starts. So why does this awards show feel like a complete afterthought? Let's break it down:

It's a celebration of the most excellent work on television, and the prestige level of current programming is near an all-time high.

The Emmys should be the best TV show of the year.

And no, it's not because I was overlooked for hosting Fast Food Maniac back in 2012. My frustration with The Emmys is well documented and has continued to build over the years. I can't help but wonder, does anyone even care? It's Emmy Time! The 74th Annual Emmy Awards are happening Monday night at 8pm ET live from Hollywood with SNL vet Kenan Thompson hosting. In his column for Primetimer, he shares his thoughts on what's new and good on TV and the shows on his radar for the coming week. Since then, he's written about television everywhere from The New York Times to TV Guide. In the late 1990s, he coined the phrase 'Jump the Shark' when he founded the site of the same name.

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