The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards (2018)

Michael Che and Colin Jost host television's biggest night, honoring the year's best shows.

Directors:

Hamish Hamilton, Paul Briganti

Writers:

Dave Boone, Michael Che

Stars:

Colin Jost, Michael Che, Tituss Burgess

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Colin Jost	...	Self - Host
Michael Che	...	Self - Host
Tituss Burgess	...	Self - Nominee & Performer
Louie Anderson	...	Self - Nominee
Brian Tyree Henry	...	Self - Nominee
Tony Shalhoub	...	Self - Nominee
Henry Winkler	...	Self - Winner
Alec Baldwin	...	Self - Nominee & Presenter
Kenan Thompson	...	Self - Nominee, Presenter & Performer
Claire Foy	...	Self - Winner & Presenter
Matt Smith	...	Self - Nominee & Presenter
Mandy Moore	...	Self
Megan Mullally	...	Self - Nominee
Laurie Metcalf	...	Self - Nominee
Aidy Bryant	...	Self - Nominee & Presenter

Storyline

Saturday Night Live (1975) stars Colin Jost and Michael Che host the 70th annual awards ceremony, where "Game of Thrones (2011)" leads the pack with 22 nominations, while writer and director David Lynch receives multiple nominations for "Twin Peaks (2017)."

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

News

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Quotes

Herself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series & Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: This wasn't supposed to happen. I just felt so proud then of being in the company of such extraordinary performances. I know everyone's always talking about women in the industry, but if that's anything to go by, bloody hell. I'm technically not swearing. But Sandy Oh, I love you. Listen, thank you, Emmys. I've had the most extraordinary years of my life. I'm not going to cry on this program. I was given a role that I never thought I would ever get a chance to play. And I met people who I will ...

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Connections

References Atlanta: Teddy Perkins (2018)

User Reviews

Great show if you're suffering from insomnia

This was as boring as could be. The opening number was dreadful and unfunny. The wit that makes Colin Jost and Michael Che entertaining on SNL was completely lost here. And what was up with this new format? Let's announce the nominees first, then introduce who is presenting the award, have them banter and then announce the winner. By that time, you've forgotten who was nominated in the first place. And all the SNL actors were just not funny here.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards

Filming Locations:

Microsoft Theater - 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Done and Dusted Productions, Universal Television, Broadway Video

Technical Specs

Runtime:

126 min

Color:

Color