NBC's telecast of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards somehow turned out to be simultaneously annoying and entertaining. Moment by moment, the experience of watching at home shifted from one extreme to the other. One minute it was dreadful and deadening; the next it was exciting and uplifting. That's because while the production itself left much to be desired, the infectious enthusiasm of many winners literally stopped the show, saving it in the process.
Random Reflections on the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards
