Last year’s 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards (affectionately known as the Pandemmys because it took place during the Covid-19 pandemic), rewarded a total of 23 contenders with trophies. Shows like “Schitt’s Creek” and “Succession” and actors like Billy Crudup and Zendaya all claimed victory from the safety of their own homes. But of those 23 winners, shockingly only two are eligible to repeat at the 2021 Emmys: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” for Best Competition Program and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” for Best Variety Talk Series. And they’ll both probably win again.
So, what gives? Why are there so many ineligible shows this time around? It’s a mixture of some programs having ended last year and the coronavirus pandemic halting production on others. “Schitt’s Creek” accounted for all seven of the primetime comedy categories, so that means all of those are up for grabs this year. You can already hear the...
So, what gives? Why are there so many ineligible shows this time around? It’s a mixture of some programs having ended last year and the coronavirus pandemic halting production on others. “Schitt’s Creek” accounted for all seven of the primetime comedy categories, so that means all of those are up for grabs this year. You can already hear the...
- 5/11/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Similar News
Ego Nwodim Joins Adam Pally & Stephen Curry In Peacock Comedy Series ‘Mr. Throwback’
- 5/9/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld Delivers a Humorous Satire on Media Overload During SNL Weekend Update
- 5/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Heidi Gardner Feared Losing Her Job on Saturday Night Live for Breaking Character
- 5/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Sofia Vergara (‘Griselda’) on learning from her director: ‘He taught me how to smoke, how to snort cocaine – fake, wait, fake cocaine!’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
- 5/9/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Kristen Johnston to Star Opposite Leanne Morgan in Netflix Comedy
- 5/9/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
40 best TV mothers; greatest moms ranked
- 5/9/2024
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
NBC 2023-24 TV Season Ratings (updated 5/9/2024)
- 5/10/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
ITV Revenues Down and Studios Business Projected to Remain Flat Due to Hollywood Strikes, Despite Advertising Uptick
- 5/9/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Kelly Clarkson Wins Key Rulings Ahead of New Trial With Ex-Husband
- 5/9/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Fantastic Four’ Casts Ralph Ineson as Galactus (Exclusive)
- 5/9/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘The Bear’ Season 3 Releases Teaser, Premiere Date
- 5/9/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Pam & Tommy’ Stars Sebastian Stan, Lily James Reteam for ‘Let The Evil Go West’ Horror Thriller
- 5/9/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - Film News
Steve Albini, Noise Rock Pioneer and ‘In Utero’ Engineer, Dead at 61
- 5/8/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Justin and Hailey Bieber Expecting First Child
- 5/9/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedy Central Announces New Jon Stewart Podcast
- 5/9/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Nicholas Galitzine Felt ‘Perhaps Guilt’ for Playing Gay Roles as a Straight Man, Says He’s ‘Terrified’ of Only Being Viewed As a ‘Cut of Beef at a Meat Market’
- 5/9/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
Steve Albini, Noise Rock Pioneer and ‘In Utero’ Engineer, Dead at 61
- 5/8/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern to Star in John Lee Hancock’s Cancer Trial Drama ‘Monsanto’
- 5/8/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Olivia Wilde, Gregg Araki Team On Black Bear Thriller ‘I Want Your Sex’
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tatiana Maslany & Rossif Sutherland To Star In ‘Keeper’, The Next Film From ‘Longlegs’ Director Osgood Perkins; Neon Pre-Buys U.S. Rights & Will Launch Int’l Sales At Cannes
- 5/9/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
MTV Documentary Films Acquires U.S. Rights to Sundance #MeToo Doc ‘Black Box Diaries’ (Exclusive)
- 5/9/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety - Film News
Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm to Lead ‘Pike River’ Thriller About New Zealand Mining Disaster, Signature Launching Sales in Cannes (Exclusive)
- 5/9/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Sheriff’: Milo Gibson, Mark Dacascos, Tom Berenger & More Cast In Josh Tessier Crime Thriller
- 5/9/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Olivia Wilde, Gregg Araki Team On Black Bear Thriller ‘I Want Your Sex’
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Fantastic Four’ Casts John Malkovich
- 5/9/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Poppy Playtime’ Video Game Adaptation In Works At Legendary
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Game Show Drama Feature ‘Press Your Luck’
- 5/9/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - Film News
‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Renewed, Officially Moving to Peacock for Season 5
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
Kristen Johnston Reunites With Chuck Lorre, Joins Leanne Morgan Netflix Comedy Series
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
‘Lioness’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Bluey’ Shorts Set To Premiere This Summer On Disney+ & Disney Jr.
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica Ball’ HBO Concert Special to Premiere May 25
- 5/8/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety - TV News