TV Shows and Actors Hope to Win Emmy Prizes

July 17th, 2024

"The Bear" is a comedy show that got 23 awards at the Emmy Awards, which is a record. "Shogun" got the most with 25 awards. The awards were announced by two actors in Los Angeles. People in TV shows are very happy and surprised about the awards. One actor from "Abbott Elementary" is glad to be working with nice people. Another actor is happy to be recognized for her work, even though she sometimes doubts herself. An actor from "The Eric Andre Show" was very excited and surprised to get his first award. He will celebrate with spaghetti and a nap. A lady from "The Gilded Age" cried because her husband also got nominated. An actor from "Fellow Travelers" is grateful to be nominated and is proud to represent a story about gay love. Another man from "Fargo" didn't expect to get an award but he's excited. A man from "The Morning Show" feels special about being nominated again and talks to other nominees. Two women from "True Detective: Night Country" made history by being the first Indigenous women to get nominated. They are happy to represent their people. A lady from "Baby Reindeer" is the first transgender person nominated in her category. She feels honored and talks about how important it is for transgender people in society. Everyone is looking forward to the Emmys to celebrate their hard work and stories.

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💭 Discussion Questions

. What is 'The Bear' and how many awards did it win at the Emmy Awards?

. Who are the first Indigenous women to get nominated for the Emmys and for which show?

. Why is the lady from 'Baby Reindeer' feeling honored?

📖 Vocabulary

🌐 Cultural context

The Emmy Awards are an important annual event in the United States where TV shows and actors receive prizes. Los Angeles, where the event is often held, is a famous city in the US for entertainment. Being nominated or winning can make people in the TV industry feel very honored.

🧠 Further reading

Social aspects of television

Television is an important part of our lives. It can have a good impact on people. When someone feels alone, they might start to feel better by watching their favorite TV shows. They may feel like they are friends with the TV characters. This can make them happier and feel less lonely. Some scientists named Jaye Derrick, Shira Gabriel, and Kurt Hugenberg studied this. They found out that when people do not talk to other people much, they do not feel as lonely if they watch TV. This idea is called the social surrogacy hypothesis. If someone has a problem with their friend, and they feel sad or not good about themselves, watching a TV show they like can make them feel better. It's like having a friend on TV when real friends are not there. Television can help people who feel left out or sad. This is a good thing about watching TV.

Taxi (TV series)

"Taxi" is a funny TV show about taxi drivers in New York City. It talks about their work and life. The main people in the show are: - Alex, who is the only one who thinks driving a taxi is a real job. - Elaine, a mom who has another job at an art place. - Tony, who tries to win at boxing but often does not. - Bobby, who wants to be an actor. - Jim, who used to do a lot of drugs and is now a taxi driver with help from his friends. - Louie, who tells the taxi drivers what to do in a mean way. - Latka, who works on fixing the taxis and is very friendly. The show was made by the same people who did the "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." It won many awards and many people liked it. Even now, you can still watch "Taxi" on TV.

Televisión Nacional de Chile

TVN is a TV company in Chile. It started on September 18, 1969, by the order of President Eduardo Frei Montalva. It has grown to be one of the biggest TV broadcasters in Chile and South America. The law says TVN is public and must work for everyone. It must show Chilean culture, democracy, human rights, the environment, and respect for all people. TVN must follow the rules of the National Television Council. TVN was the first in Chile to have national TV, satellite, color TV, stereo sound, and high-definition TV. They make very popular soap operas and news shows. Their news was very important during the big earthquake in 2010. TVN has many different shows. Many people in Chile trust TVN's news. They have a big office in Santiago and 638 people work for TVN. There are also nine more TV centers in Chile. The President of Chile chooses the main person to lead TVN for four years. There are six more people who help run the company.