Sep 19, 2017 lena waithe, the first africanamerican woman to win an emmy for outstanding writing in a comedy series, spoke at the awards show on sunday night of gay empowerment and quoted an internet meme. The best and worst moments of the 2017 emmys the new. If there is justice in the world, lena waithes deeply personal master of none episode thanksgiving will take this emmy. Lena waithe emmy awards 2017 highlights pictures cbs news. Maisel 2017 for episode pilot outstanding writing for a comedy series the marvelous mrs. Emmys 2017lena waithe aziz ansari emmy win youtube. Master of none is also nominated for outstanding comedy series, with ansari up. Primetime emmy award for outstanding writing for a comedy series. Donald glover and lena waithe make black history at emmys. It was first presented in 1955 as outstanding written comedy material. She became the first black woman to win the primetime emmy award for outstanding writing for a comedy series in 2017 for writing the shows thanksgiving episode, which was loosely based on her personal experience of coming out to her. Sep 17, 2017 lena waithe and aziz ansari won the emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series sunday night for thanksgiving, an episode from the second season of netflixs. Sep 18, 2017 the best and worst moments of the 2017 emmys aziz ansari, left, and lena waithe accepting the award for outstanding writing for a comedy series for the master of none episode thanksgiving.
The handmaids tale wins outstanding drama series emmy. Feb 11, 2017 anthony anderson will head back to the 2017 naacp image awards for his fourth consecutive year hosting the festivities. The complete list of winners it was a big night for the handmaids tale, across the writing, directing and acting categories. The best and worst moments of the 2017 emmys aziz ansari, left, and lena waithe accepting the award for outstanding writing for a comedy series for the master of. With game of thrones out of contention to defend its twotime title as outstanding drama series at tonights 2017 emmy awards. It was first awarded at the 7th primetime emmy awards ceremony, held in 1955 and it is given in honor of a writer or writers who produced an outstanding story or screenplay for an episode of a television drama series during the primetime. Neil patrick harrisproved to be a classy host, nurse jackies merritt weaver delivered what might just be the shortest speech in emmy history, and the colbert report nabbed its first win for outstanding variety, music or comedy series. Master of nones lena waithe is the first black woman to win. Sep 18, 2017 heres the complete list of 2017 emmy winners. Writer lena waithe, cowinner of the outstanding writing for a comedy series award for master of none, poses in the press room during the 69th annual primetime emmy awards at microsoft. Comedy series only has one new nominee atlanta, and the emmy veteran veep, which has won the last two trophies, may be tough to dethrone. Waithe first black woman to win emmy for outstanding. Lena waithe, actor and writer on netflixs master of none, made history when she won best writing for a comedy series at the emmys sunday night. Waithes emmy win for outstanding writing for a comedy series made her the first.
Going into the night a twotime winner, the show had delivered. The primetime emmy award for outstanding writing for a variety series debuted in 1966, and. Lena waithe just made emmy awards history by becoming the first black woman to win for outstanding writing in a comedy series for master of none. A shakeup for the 2017 emmy nominations the atlantic. Lena waithe soaks up her historymaking emmy win and calls. The 2017 emmy awards are underway and stephen colbert is set to take center stage as the host of the evening tonights marks the 69th event where the.
Lena waithe became the first black woman to win the emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series along with costar aziz ansari, for her work on the show master of none. Aziz ansaris master of none earned a writing nomination, including lena waithes thanksgiving episode, with ansari competing in the outstanding lead actor in. Black mirror wins emmy for outstanding writing for a. Sep 18, 2017 aziz ansari and lena waithe won the emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series for master of none at sunday nights 2017 primetime emmy awards. Master of none proves itself expert in all as it employs endlessly inventive storytelling without. Sep 20, 2017 lena waithe soaks up her historymaking emmy win and calls out tv on its queer problem lena waithe poses in the press room with the emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series at the 69th. Waithe became the first african american woman to win an award for writing for a comedy series for the critically acclaimed. She starred in the netflix comedydrama series master of none 20152017. Lena waithe becomes the first black woman to win for. Master of none proves itself expert in all as it employs endlessly inventive storytelling without ever losing the joyously unique voices of its creators, aziz ansari and alan yang. Amidst the thunderous applause at sundays 2017 emmy awards was the sound of another barrier crashing down in hollywood lena waithe accepted the award for outstanding writing for a comedy. Outstanding writing for a comedy series donald glover. Lena waithe and aziz ansari win outstanding writing for a comedy series at the 69th emmy awards. Master of none wins for outstanding writing for a comedy series television academy.
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Primetime emmy, outstanding writing for a comedy series aziz ansari lena waithe. This year hes up for two more at the primetime ceremonyoutstanding writing for a variety series and. Sep 17, 2017 netflixs black mirror won its first primetime emmy award tonight, with charlie brooker taking home the award for outstanding writing for a limited series, movie, or dramatic special for the. Aziz ansari and lena waithe won the emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series for master of none at sunday nights 2017 primetime emmy awards. Master of none star lena waithe makes history with emmys. Aziz ansari and lena waithe accept the outstanding writing for a comedy series award for master of none onstage during the.
Julia louisdreyfus accepts outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for veep onstage during the 69th emmy awards at the microsoft theatre on september 17, 2017 in. It recognizes writing excellence in regular comedic series, most of which can generally be described as situation comedies. Indeed, parks and recreation enters the comedy writing race for the first time with not one but two episodes in contention for emmy glory. The best and worst moments of the 2017 emmys the new york times.
The handmaids tale was the first web series to win outstanding drama series. Master of none wins emmy for outstanding writing for a. Sep 17, 2017 lena waithe and master of none made history sunday night at the emmys. Waithes emmy win for outstanding writing for a comedy series made her the first africanamerican woman to do so, while glover became the first africanamerican director to. The primetime emmy award for outstanding writing for a comedy series is an annual award presented as part of the primetime emmy awards. Big little lies, snl big winners of the night so far live. See the winners for the 2017 emmy awards, hosted by stephen colbert. At tonights 2017 emmy awards, aziz ansari and lena waithe took the category for outstanding writing for a comedy series. If not, either veep episode were going with the funnier georgia or b. Sep 18, 2017 donald glover and lena waithe make black history at emmys. Lena waithe accepts the outstanding writing for a comedy series award for master of none onstage during the 69th annual primetime emmy awards. Outstanding comedy series atlanta blackish master of none modern family. Lena waithe and aziz ansari won the emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series sunday night for thanksgiving, an episode from the second season of netflixs master of none. Primetime emmy award for outstanding writing for a variety series.
Over on the comedy side, hbos veep took the emmy for outstanding comedy series. Julia louisdreyfus accepts outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for veep onstage during the 69th emmy. Stunt coordination for a comedy series or variety program stunt coordination for a drama series, limited series, or movie outstanding writing for a c omedy series 2017. Donald glover was the first africanamerican to win outstanding directing for a comedy series and lena waithe was the first africanamerican female to win outstanding writing for a comedy series. Updated july 27 outstanding writing for a comedy series 1. Lena waithe and aziz ansari win an emmy award at emmy 2017 for outstanding writing for a comedy series for master of none.
They were recognized for their writing on the thanksgiving episode. Sep 18, 2017 at tonights 2017 emmy awards, aziz ansari and lena waithe took the category for outstanding writing for a comedy series. Netflixs black mirror won its first primetime emmy award tonight, with charlie brooker taking home the award for outstanding writing for a limited series, movie, or dramatic special for the. Helmer ava duvernay also won outstanding writing for a dramatic series for queen sugar. Lena waithe, the first africanamerican woman to win an emmy for outstanding writing in a comedy series, spoke at the awards show on sunday night of.
Outstanding writing for a comedy series stephen in darori. Sep 20, 2017 emmy winners list 2017 alexis bledel, meryl streep, and more have already won emmys this year. Black mirror wins emmy for outstanding writing for a limited. Aziz ansari and lena waithe wins the emmy award for outstanding writing for a comedy series for master of none. Lena waithe and aziz ansari won the emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series sunday night for thanksgiving, an episode from the second season of netflixs master of none the. The primetime emmy award for outstanding comedy series is an annual award given to the best television comedy series of the year.
Outstanding writing, comedy series master of none 2015 shared with. Stunt coordination for a comedy series or variety program stunt coordination for a drama series, limited series, or movie outstanding writing for a comedy series 2017. Elisabeth moss and author margaret atwood with cast and crew of the handmaids tale accept the outstanding drama series award onstage during the 69th annual primetime emmy awards. Primetime emmy award for outstanding writing for a drama series.
Anthony anderson will head back to the 2017 naacp image awards for his fourth consecutive year hosting the festivities. Waithe, who plays denise in the netflix series, cowrote the thanksgiving episode with ansari, the shows creator. Amidst the thunderous applause at sundays 2017 emmy awards was the sound of another barrier crashing down in hollywood lena waithe accepted the award for. Sep 05, 2017 atlanta star and creator donald glover scored four emmy nominations for his work in front of and behind the camera on the fx series. Lena waithe made history, and she gave an emmys speech for. Lena waithe and aziz ansari share the series second award in this category. The 2017 primetime emmy awards aired on sunday, september 17, and honored the best tv series and. Primetime emmy award for outstanding writing for a comedy. Master of nones lena waithe is the first black woman to. Outstanding writing for a comedy series nominees winners 2017. From 1960 to 1964, this category was combined with the comedy specials one time programs category so that both type of programs competed for the same award during those years.
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