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"Investigative journalism." What's that? But seriously, let's give Oliver's team a Pulitzer Prize for actual investigative journalism in an age where there's hardly any left. And then the Variety Talk Show category is still open at the Emmys for an actual variety talk show to win.

Why does John Oliver continue to win in the "Variety" Talk Show category? I love me some John Oliver, but there is no variety in his show, it's just him talking for 30 minutes, 20 of which are about one topic. If they wanted to reward a Variety Talk Show hitting on all cylinders this year, they...

Sorry, but every year some sour headline or party crasher has to crow about the Emmy ratings being down, like that's some kind of legitimate referendum on anything in a fractured television market. But if I had the chance to speak my mind in front of 11 million people on live television, I'd...

You don't have to watch any of their shows, past or present, or ironically post pictures of your favorite television stars in your avatars. Stick to the Drudge Report to maintain that celebrities-should-just-shut-up world view, you're on the wrong forum. If you consume their product, you're the...

I never understand the cynicism of every year pointing out how the ratings are down and nobody cares about these well-paid Hollywood celebrities. We get it, you hate well-paid Hollywood celebrities having a celebration. But this celebration isn't for you, and if you think working 17-hour days...

Good show. Lorne Michaels produced, and the man knows how to deliver a live, tight show. I enjoyed all the comedy bits (not sure about the Maya Rudolph Fred Armistead bit, though) and the choices for presenters (Kenaan Thompson for Best Drama, though?) Laughed several times. I was entertained...

Yeah, no love for Twin Peaks on that list. I'm still processing. For limited series I watched The Alienist, but it just wasn't that good and not nearly as great as The Terror. I see Benedict Cumberbatch for Patrick Melrose, which I think is a grand slam for limited series actor, and I'm happy...