The 67th annual Primetime Emmy awards was a blast. Actor/Comedian Andy Samberg was the host of the Emmys. Between awards, Samberg kept the crowd laughing the entire night. However, even with the amazing host, the Emmy viewers hit an all time low of 11.9 million viewers. Last years Emmys had over 15 million viewers. It marks the second year in a row that the Emmys viewers have decreased since the 17.9 million record of 2013. Some of the biggest awards went out to “Game of Thrones” for most Outstanding Drama series. The TV show “Modern Family” has been on a streak for winning the Comedy Series but this year “Veep” took the emmy home with them.
An unexpected touching moment took place when former “30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan walked onstage. This marked one of his first public appearances since last year’s highway accident, which left him with brain damage. After receiving a standing ovation, Morgan gave a really touching but also funny speech. “ I’m standing on my own two feet… I am honored to back here at the Emmys. I suffered a traumatic brain injury that put me in the hospital for eight days, and when I regained consciousness I was ecstatic to learn that I was not the one who was messed up,” he joked. Clearly both he and his sense of humor are back.
However, one of the greatest highlights of the Emmy’s was Viola Davis’ win for Best Actress in a Drama. As the first African American to win the award, Davis went on to deliver a powerful and poignant speech about diversity and her experiences in the media, to which she received another standing ovation. Overall, the Emmy’s were filled with both humorous and heartfelt moments that were worth more than the viewers it received. What do you think? Comment your thoughts below!
- Billy Coles
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