Emmys

A Picture of Bob Barker in The Price Is Right

‘The Price Is Right’ Set the Standard for American Game Shows

Over 50 years since it first aired, the hit series remains just as beloved and influential as its earliest incarnations.…

November 6, 2022

In an article about the TV show "Ted Lasso" and its portrayal of mental health, a screenshot of Ted Lasso smiling.

What ‘Ted Lasso’ Teaches Us About Mental Health

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

The Emmy-winning TV sports dramedy explores the reality of seeking help for mental health through its titular character.…

June 18, 2022

Characters from the show Succession sitting together

‘Succession’ Is Already Renewed for a Fourth Season Just 3 Episodes Into the Third

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

Fans are obviously eager to see more of the HBO Max show and the drama that its dysfunctional, upper-class family brings.…

November 10, 2021

The Emmy Nominations Are Out, and Once Again, I’m Disappointed

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Though the annual awards ceremony seeks to celebrate television's best, one look at the nominees suggests it's really just glorified gatekeeping. Why should media consumers rely on an oppressive institution to deem what is and…

August 9, 2020

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Gay Black Men Are Saving Men’s Fashion

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

A revolution in style is taking place, and it's reframing how we understand masculinity.…

February 20, 2020

Emmys Rundown: Who Won, Who Should Have Won

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Can we please move on from 'Game of Thrones' now?…

September 25, 2019

Why ‘Pose’ Should Win Every Emmy, and Then Some

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The FX hit is a celebration of drama, drag culture and sharp screenwriting.…

June 9, 2019

The 3 Best Moments from the 2018 Emmy Awards

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Award shows seem to be getting slowly less bad.…

September 18, 2018

The 4 Best Female-Centric Shows from the 2018 Emmy Nominees

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

We're not going to use the phrase 'strong female lead,' but you get the idea.…

July 26, 2018

The 2018 Emmy Nominations: What You Need to Know

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Sandra Oh makes history, John Legend is a jack of all trades and so much Netflix.…

July 16, 2018

What Sean Spicer’s Feature at the Emmys Means for Politics in Media

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

Sean Spicer's appearance at the Emmys has deeper implications than its face value.…

October 6, 2017

Finally, There’s Going to Be an Emmy for Outstanding Music Supervision

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Given how critical music is to media, the real question is what took so long?…

August 16, 2017

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