Emmy wins by 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' 'Queer Eye,' and 'Will & Grace' for National Coming Out Day

I told my readers to "stay tuned" as "I'll be posting later today on some of those examples of representation at the Emmy Awards" in the middle of Neil Patrick Harris on 'The View' for National Coming Out Day.  I also wrote that "I might have more to say about reality shows after the Primetime Emmy Awards, when Outstanding Reality-Competition Program will be awarded, especially if 'RuPaul's Drag Race' wins" in 'United Shades of America' and 'Life Below Zero' both win at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.  It's time to kill two birds with one stone, as RuPaul's Drag Race Wins For Outstanding Reality-Competition Program.


E! quoted the acceptance speech.

"Thank you to the Academy. This is so lovely. We are so happy to present this show. I would like to thank, on behalf of the 140 drag queens we have released into the wild, I'd love to thank Dick Richards for introducing me to Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey," RuPaul said, acknowledging his partners at World of Wonder, who've produced the series since its inception.

With that, he turned to those watching at home. "All of the dreamers out there, listen," he said. "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else? Can I get an amen up in here? Now let the music play!"

"RuPaul's Drag Race" won a total of five Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for RuPaul Charles, which I reported in Diversity a winner at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.  E! noted that this is "the first reality series to nab series and host wins in the same year."  Wow!

"RuPaul's Drag Race" also won Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program, and two categories I covered in 'Saturday Night Live' leads Outstanding Variety Sketch Series nominations, again.'Saturday Night Live' leads Outstanding Variety Sketch Series nominations, again

Now for categories I have not mentioned before, beginning with Outstanding Costumes for a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming.

Dancing with the Stars (Episode: "Disney Night") (ABC)
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (NBC)
RuPaul's Drag Race (Episode: "10s Across The Board") (VH1)
Saturday Night Live (Episode: "Host: Natalie Portman") (NBC)
Tracey Ullman's Show (Episode: "Episode 1") (HBO)

"RuPaul's Drag Race" won this category last year, so I think it's the favorite.  The year before, a live musical did, so "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" is my pick for an upset.  SNL has an better than average chance, as it is the only other previous winner among the nominees.

I called it, as "RuPaul's Drag Race" won.  I wasn't as lucky or skilled in the next category.

Next, Outstanding Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series or Special.

Dancing with the Stars (Episode: "Night at the Movies") (ABC)
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (NBC)
RuPaul's Drag Race (Episode: "10s Across The Board") (VH1)
Saturday Night Live (Episode: "Host : Tiffany Haddish") (NBC)
The Voice (Episode: "Live Finale, Part 1") (NBC)

A live musical won this last year, but five years in a row before that, SNL won this category, so I think it's the favorite, followed by "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert."  My third choice would be "Dancing with the Stars," but that show hasn't won since 2011.

Surprise!  "RuPaul's Drag Race" upset all my choices.  I'm O.K. with that.  Congratulations to "RuPaul's Drag Race" on all five of its Emmy Awards.

Follow over the jump for the Emmy wins by "Queer Eye," which won Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming at the 2018 Television Critics Association Awards, and "Will&Grace," which I promised I would write about today.

I already mentioned the Emmy trophies "Queer Eye" brought home in 'United Shades of America' and 'Life Below Zero' both win at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

"Born This Way"...lost its fourth nomination, Outstanding Casting For A Reality Program, to "Queer Eye."  In contrast, the latter had a good night, also winning Outstanding Structured Reality Program and Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured or Competition Reality Program for a total of three.  Congratulations to "Queer Eye!"

Watch the Emmy winning production team from "Queer Eye" in the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys Press Room.


Now, that's an inspirational interview.  Speaking of which, watch Emmy winner Peter Beyt ("Will & Grace") in the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys Press Room, who won for Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series.


"Will & Grace" also won Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series for a total of two Emmy Awards, tying GLOW for third among comedies this year.  Congratulations to "Will&Grace" for a successful revival of a classic comedy!

Finally, this entry would not be complete without mentioning "The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" winning seven awards, Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Darren Criss, Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special, Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie or Special, Outstanding Contemporary Costumes, Outstanding Hairstyling for a Limited Series or Movie, and Outstanding Makeup for a Limited Series or Movie (Non-Prosthetic).  Once again, congratulations!

I am now done with entries focusing on this year's Primetime Emmy winners.  It's time for me to move on to the winners of the News and Documentary Emmy Awards.  In the meantime, happy National Coming Out Day!