As a seasoned gamer with decades spent navigating the labyrinthine world of virtual reality and its countless glitches, I can’t help but draw parallels between my experiences and the follies of Hollywood award shows. The Super Emmys of 1974, much like that one bossy NPC in a game who insists on changing the rules mid-quest, were a baffling and unwelcome intrusion.
numerous poor choices have been implemented under the guise of “enhancing” Hollywood awards, with the 2022 Oscars being a prime example. They handed out eight awards prior to the broadcast, which sparked outrage within the film community. Although the uproar was overshadowed by ‘The Slap’, the disregarded categories were reinstated the subsequent year.
The 1974 Emmys were nothing like what you’d expect compared to the antics that unfolded. To expedite things, they introduced an unusual format called “Super Emmys,” which was far from superb. This complex system worked by announcing winners for acting, directing, and writing ahead of time. Then, these winners were made to compete against each other – comedy versus drama – in six “super categories” during the ceremony. For instance, Alan Alda of M*A*S*H was declared “actor of the year,” beating Telly Savales from Kojak, and Mary Tyler Moore outshone Michael Learned from The Waltons for “actress of the year.
The Super Emmys were disliked by all. “It’s comparing apples and orbes and Volkswagens,” Alda said to THR following his Super Emmy win. “It was strange. There was such an unusual mix of competitors.” Similarly, the 1975 Emmy Awards reverted back to normal operations after the oddity of the Super Emmys, much like how the 2023 Oscars returned to their usual format following the event.
In the September 11th edition of The Hollywood Reporter magazine, my tale was initially published. If you’re interested in checking it out, consider subscribing here.
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2024-09-13 20:24