John Oliver’s A+ Emmy Speech Went From A Sad Story About A Pet’s Death To Dropping An F-Bomb On The Orchestra

2024 Emmy Awards saw an eclectic group of winners, especially in categories that didn’t favor the usual pick The Bear. Kudos to Hacks‘ Jean Smart for preventing a sweep. However, it seems we can all concur that the real triumphants were those who enjoyed John Oliver’s stellar speech following Last Week Tonight‘s victory in Outstanding Scripted Variety Series. His address reached sitcom levels of discomfort, complete with a censored F-bomb.

Adam Sandler’s NSFW Comedy Album Proves the Comedian Has Changed His Style

1993 saw Adam Sandler on the brink of stardom, though he may not have been aware of it. He had certainly gained popularity as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, but history had shown that many previous SNL stars faded into obscurity instead of achieving stardom. At that point, Sandler had only acted in minor comedies and the characters he played, such as Opera Man and Canteen Boy, were not suitable for adaptation into movies. Just a year earlier, Mike Myers had found movie stardom with Wayne’s World hitting the big screen, but the idea of Adam Sandler’s films eventually grossing over $2 billion was considered absurd.

Lamorne Morris Asks Robert Downey Jr. to Sign Poster While Accepting Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series

I, a humble gamer and an aspiring actor, am thrilled to share that I’ve just bagged the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series! This recognition is for my role in “True Detective: Night Country”. Believe it or not, I outshone my fellow co-star, John Hawkes, to claim this prestigious award. Incredibly, this is my very first Emmy nomination and win! You might remember me from my comedic stint on “New Girl”, but this time, I’m stepping into a more dramatic realm. What a journey it’s been!