Friday, September 10, 2021

2021 Emmy Predictions: Best Variety Series and Variety Special

Best Variety Talk Series
Will Win - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Could Win - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Should Win - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Commentary - John Oliver has dominated this category for so long now, I honestly don't know who else can win. This category tends to repeat forever, and then it suddenly cuts off. If they are tired of Oliver, my guess is Stephen Colbert, who has found his groove, and had a great season, will be the successor. 

Best Variety Sketch Series
Will Win - Saturday Night Live
Could Win - A Black Lady Sketch Show
Should Win - A Black Lady Sketch Show
Commentary - Saturday Night Live is a juggernaut, but I would love voters to give A Black Lady Sketch Show a well-deserved honor.

Best Variety Special (Live)
Will Win- Celebrating America: An Inauguration Night Special
Could Win - Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020
Should Win - Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020
Commentary - Celebrating America, with Tom Hanks and Glenn Weiss in tow, feels like the winner here. But Stephen Colbert's Election Night coverage was great, and I'm kind of hoping it upsets.

Best Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Will Win - Hamilton
Could Win - Bo Burnham: Inside
Should Win - Bo Burnham: Inside
Commentary - Everyone is picking Hamilton. Emmy producers think it is going to win, so they moved it to the big ceremony. But watch out for Bo Burnham. Heck watch out for Friends. These are incredibly popular as well, and they may surprise. 

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