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Emmys Producers Explain Why Jeremy Allen White Was Bleeped, Playing Off John Oliver During His Dog Tribute, That Awkward Johnnie Walker Ad and More
Emmy producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay reveal behind-the-scenes details to the 76th Emmys telecast.
On Sunday night’s 76 th Emmys, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” had just won yet another prize — its second in a row for scripted variety series — and the host’s speech had started to go long. This time, the goal was to continue the success of that event (which had been pushed from September 2023 due to the Hollywood strikes) but give it its own spin, with segments paying tribute to TV moms, villains, doctors, cops and more in addition to cast gatherings for “Happy Days” and “The West Wing.” >> Yes, that unusual moment where Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Taylor Zakhar Perez were seen at a backstage bar talking about Johnnie Walker Blue Label scotch was a paid product integration.
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