![]() Scripted variety continues to struggle in the number of submissions. Apple’s musical-comedy “Schmigadoon” tried to switch from comedy to scripted but was confirmed to be denied by the TV Academy. The stark contrast between “SNL,” “Last Week Tonight” and “Black Lady Sketch” is even more jarring nowadays. Other female scripted variety counterparts also vying for consideration are Robin Thede (“A Black Lady Sketch Show”) and Amy Schumer (“Inside Amy Schumer”). Featuring the titular writer, comedian and internet sensation sitting down for viral-making interviews, paired with a mixture of musical numbers and sketches, the 31-year-old host has chosen to submit into the lead comedy actress race, which she’s done in previous Emmy years. ![]() While there are instances of mock trailers for fictional TV shows during episodes, perhaps it was not having guests on the show that kept him from competing against Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart (who was moved by the TV Academy from hosted nonfiction).Ī show like Showtime’s “Ziwe,” canceled in April 2023 and fitting what many assume would be the talk show’s mold, has competed alongside the sketch shows for its two previous seasons. The format of each episode has the British host exploring one particular topic in depth, filmed in front of a live studio audience. HBO tried to keep Oliver from being moved out of the talk series category but was denied. “He shouldn’t have been moved there in the first place.” “He’s not acting,” one industry professional tells Variety. However, HBO reps have confirmed he did not submit for the category, although he was eligible. What casual award enthusiasts may not be aware of is a move into the scripted variety makes the late-night host and comedian eligible to submit for consideration in the lead comedy actor acting race, where he would face front-runners Jason Sudeikis (“Ted Lasso”), Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”) and Steve Martin and Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”). It will compete against NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” and its cable counterpart “A Black Lady Sketch Show.” Most notable is John Oliver, the host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” which was moved into the scripted variety from talk series by the TV Academy. ![]() However, some shows, and their stars, aren’t taking all available avenues for Emmy recognition. The Television Academy’s rules for the newly titled variety talk series and scripted variety categories continue to get muddy. Weekly Commentary: What the hell is a scripted variety series when John Oliver’s biting monologues about the war in Ukraine are competing against Courtroom Kiki, Pedro Pascal playing a Super Mario brother, and Stephen Colbert’s animated quest to “toon out the news?” Gabrielle Dennis, Robin Thede and Skye Townsend from “A Black Lady Sketch Show” Screenshot courtesy Showtime
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