Japanese-language feudal epic "Shogun" made Emmys history on Sunday as the most awarded show in a single season, as well as the first non-English language winner of the coveted best drama prize. The brightest stars of the small screen gathered in Los Angeles for the gala, the biggest night in television. Here are a few other memorable moments from the ceremony: Netflix's smash word-of-mouth hit "Baby Reindeer" has been controversial because of the streamer's claim that it is a "true story.
" Comedian Richard Gadd, whose dark story is the basis of the series, won a writing award for his efforts -- one of three statuettes for him overall -- and used his acceptance speech to encourage others going through difficulty. "Ten years ago, I was down and out, right? I never ever thought I'd get my life together. I never ever thought I'd be able to rectify myself for what had happened to me, and get myself back on my feet again.
"And then here I am, just over a decade later, picking up one of the biggest writing awards in television. "I don't know much about this life..
. but I do know that nothing lasts forever, and no matter how bad it gets, it always gets better." When "Hacks" scored a surprise win as best comedy, beating out "The Bear," showrunner Lucia Aniello revealed the cast and crew did not have much time to luxuriate in their victory.
"Please support comedy. It speaks truth to power. It really does," she said, as the music began to play her off the stage.
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