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Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, ‘The Simpsons’ Gets a ‘The Bear’ Halo — and Other Trivia From 2024’s Nominations
Maya Rudolph dominance, 'The Bear' parody gets a nom for 'The Simpsons,' Dick Van Dyke vs. Oscars, Grammys, Tonys and more 2024 Emmy nomination trivia.
Also, by total coincidence, one of the most groundbreaking nominations of the year is in comedy lead actor for “Reservation Dogs” star Woon-A-Tai — who plays a character named, you guessed it, “Bear.” That counts for three of the five nominees in that category this year: Rob Reiner, for “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life,” Fisher Stevens for “Beckham” and Ron Howard for “Jim Henson Idea Man.” GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Justice for HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” That critically acclaimed series was canceled after just two seasons — and TV Academy voters aren’t happy, giving the show five nominations (including guest comedy actor, for Tracy Letts).
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