The CW Rules at the 32nd Annual TCA Awards

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Technically, FX was the big winner Saturday night at the 32nd Annual Teleision Critics Association Awards, held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton hotel: "The People v. O.J. Simpson" took home three awards and "The Americans" was honored for Outstanding Achievement in Drama for the second consecutive year. But the night also belonged to The CW, which received its first-ever TCA Award -- Rachel Bloom of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" for Individual Achievement in Comedy. And while it didn't win any awards, it was a big night for The CW's "Jane the Virgin," as well. Jaime Camil, the ostensible host of the event, was upstaged by his own "Jane" character, self-absorbed telenovela star Rogelio de la Vega (pictured above), and the presenters were comically introduced throughout the proceedings in priceless pre-recorded bits by Anthony Mendez, the actor who narrates each episode of "Jane."

Here are the highlights:

After Rogelio de la Vega left the stage, Jaime Camil finally had his moment at the podium -- and showed off a photo of his pet giraffe!

Sarah Paulson received the first award of the evening -- Individual Achievement in Drama -- for her portrayal of Marcia Clark in The People v. O.J. Simpson.

Rachel Bloom took home the award for Individual Achievement in Comedy for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, marking the first time The CW is honored with a TCA Award.

Samantha Bee received the award for Outstanding Achievement in News and Information for her TBS hit Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

The award for Outstanding New Program went to USA's Mr. Robot.

Jane Fonda made a surprise appearance to present her Grace and Frankie co-star Lily Tomlin with the Career Achievement Award.

Valerie Harper and Allan Burns accepted the Heritage Award for The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Executive Producer Ryan Murphy and Co. accepted two awards for The People v. O.J. Simpson -- Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials and Program of the Year.

Cuba Gooding Jr., who played O.J., was having so much fun he did not want to leave.

For real!

 

Ed Martin

Ed Martin is the chief television and content critic for MediaVillage.  He has written about television and internet programming for several Myers publications since 2000, including The Myers Report, The Myers Programming Report, MediaBizBloggers a… read more