The world of Televised award shows is an odd one. You never really know whether you're going to be greeted by an easy going, entertaining and fun glitzy celebration, or a somber reminder of the resounding better-than-you-ness that is Hollywood. For the 60th anual Emmys, the presenters and winners tried to strike a balance. No one really wants to keep their mouth shut in the middle of the political storm this country has been weathering, but they also don't want to appear preachy or arrogant in the face of the average American viewer.
Some people who have a reputation for being outspoken were surprisingly tame. Alec Balwin kept to praise for this cast and crew, and Martin Sheen, (all though is may have been pre-taped) only asked that we all vote, no pretense as to who for. Other's like Tommy Smothers of the Smother's Brothers, kept it general, stating, "There's nothing more scary than ignorance in action."
My favorite commentaries of the night, and there were plenty to choose from, came from Laura Linney and the team of Colbert and Stewart. Linney, after winning for her Role as Abigale Adams, elegantly stated that the role gave her the opportunity to stop and be thankful for "the great community organizers that helped form our country." This was perfect because it's respectful, intelligent, and funny. That's one classy lady!
Jon Stewart played straight man to Colbert who came out eating a bag a prunes. He blankly stated “Right now America needs a prune... This dried-up old prune has the experience we need.” See, now no one can say there's a liberal bias to the political commentary.
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Politically speaking, same old crap. Rich, beatiful, out-of-touch, wanna-be intellectuals proving how out-of-touch they really are.
It is sad this election is as close as it is after the past 8 years of dismantling of the Constitution. It is sad that any citizen of this country can not see we are one step away from being no different than those countries we hate. So I say bravo to hollywood for once, yell it loud and often.