Emmys Night 2: ‘Last Week Tonight,’ ‘SNL’ pick up big wins
“Saturday Night Live” walked away with yet another win in the best variety sketch series category
On the second night of the awards, the Television Academy presented even more awards to the best of the best in categories that celebrate cinematographers, casting directors, sound editors, and more — otherwise known as the unsung heroes behind the brilliance of any good TV show.
Among the big winners for the night were "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," which won three Emmys. That includes a win for best writing for a variety series. In addition, "Saturday Night Live" walked away with yet another win in the best variety sketch series category, marking one of three wins it scored throughout the night.
Full winner list here:
• Outstanding Variety Sketch Series- Saturday Night Live
• Outstanding Variety Special (Live) - Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: "All In The Family" And "Good Times"
• Outstanding Music Direction- The Kennedy Center Honors
• Outstanding Short Form Variety Series- Carpool Karaoke: The Series
• Outstanding Costumes For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program- The Masked Singer
• Outstanding Contemporary Makeup For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program (Non-Prosthetic)- RuPaul's Drag Race
• Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program- RuPaul's Drag Race
• Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
• Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series- Saturday Night Live
• Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special- Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Starring Jennifer Lopez And Shakira
• Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
• Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special- The Oscars
• Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special- Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: "All In The Family" And "Good Times"
• Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
• Outstanding Production Design For A Variety, Reality Or Competition Series- Saturday Night Live
• Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special- The Oscars