Topic: Emmy Ratings

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards saw record-low viewership, with critics pointing to the lack of popular network shows among the nominees. The hosts also briefly review the sci-fi film "Moonfall," comparing it favorably to the Netflix production "Don't Look Up."

The 73rd Emmy Awards experienced a significant decline in viewership, particularly within the 29-49 demographic, signaling what the hosts call the "official time of death" for mainstream media. Host Cedric the Entertainer and presenter Seth Rogen are criticized for their scripted material regarding masking and COVID-19 protocols. The low ratings are presented as evidence that audiences are disconnecting from traditional network television.

The hosts predict a decline in ratings for the 2021 Emmy Awards, speculating on the "elite" optics of masked handlers serving unmasked celebrities. The episode concludes with a satirical "Taliban Truck Month" advertisement and a musical mix deconstructing recent political speeches.

The 78th Golden Globe Awards experienced a 60% decline in viewership, hitting record lows in the 18-49 demographic. The production was criticized for technical failures and a lack of celebrity "magic" due to its remote format. The discussion links Hollywood's decline to its previous support for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who received an Emmy for his televised press briefings before facing nursing home and harassment scandals.

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards saw the lowest ratings in history, attributed to a lack of red-carpet glamour and heavy politicization. A segment featuring Anthony Anderson and Jimmy Kimmel, where Anderson led a "Black Lives Matter" chant, was criticized as divisive. The failure of these award shows is linked to the breakdown of the "mystique" surrounding celebrities during the pandemic.

The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, produced by Lorne Michaels, drew a record-low audience of 10.2 million viewers, an 11% decline. The broadcast is criticized for its lack of entertainment value and perceived focus on identity politics over merit. The opening monologue and musical numbers are described as lackluster and insulting to the audience.

The 69th Emmy Awards, hosted by Stephen Colbert, received low ratings which the hosts attribute to the rise of streaming services like Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon. They discuss Jane Fonda's appearance and the shift of quality content away from traditional broadcast networks. The segment concludes that the awards ceremony has become an outdated concept for younger audiences.