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Let’s Talk Talk: Breaking Down the Merits of Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Shows
With talk series now in its own Emmy category, the door is open for traditional late-night talk shows to once again vie for a prize.
It was overhauled again for the 2023 Emmys when “Last Week Tonight” was moved to the new scripted variety series category, where it now faces off against “Saturday Night Live.” (If you’re lost, you’re not alone.) Working in its favor — and certainly, the biggest hurdle other nominees will have to clear — is the return of Stewart, who signed on to helm the Monday edition each week through the 2024 presidential election in November. For example, his “Day Drinking” segments with celebrities like Kristen Stewart and Dua Lipa raked in millions of views on YouTube just this season.
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