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Anthony Anderson Employs His Mom to Make Sure Winners Keep Speeches Short in Funny 2023 Emmys Monologue

This year's star-studded ceremony marked Anderson's first time hosting the Emmys.

The show opened with Anderson at a piano in a 1970s-themed living room set, joined by a choir, and singing about all the lessons he's learned from TV. Held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, the ceremony promised to honor the talented performers, writers, directors, and craftspeople whose work has entertained, inspired, and connected viewers across the globe throughout the past year. "We don't have this mother-son brand and bond that we've built the last 10 years without bringing her on stage at the Emmys," he said of his Trippin' With Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris co-star.

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