Emmys 2016: ‘The People v. OJ Simpson’, ‘Game of Thrones’ win big

Her tearful acceptance speech was the most emotional of the night as her win came just two days after the death of her father, William Louis-Dreyfus. Before that, she honed in on GOP contender Trump’s campaign.

In accepting the award she apologized for what she called “the current political climate” in the US.

“I’m so glad that he liked “Veep” because his opinion was the one that really mattered”, she said. It also won for best writing.

Maggie Smith, who won her third supporting actress in a drama award for “Downton Abbey”, once again stymied the “Game of Thrones” competitors in that category.

Host Jimmy Kimmel joked during his opening monologue that the veteran actress should have made an effort to be at the event, having not attended in previous years either.

Ben Mendelsohn won an Emmy for his role in the acclaimed Netlflx drama Bloodline.

John Oliver captured the best variety talk series award for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, besting competitors including Jerry Seinfeld and host Jimmy Kimmel – who received barbed consolation on stage from Matt Damon, his longtime faux nemesis.

You expect mean from Kimmel.

“The People v. O.J. Simpson”, which earned the second-highest number of nominations, converted five to trophies Sunday.

“Obama out, Hillary in”, Vance said as he wrapped his victory speech.

The FX mini-series scored wins for outstanding limited series and for some of its actors.

Louie Anderson was honoured as best supporting actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of a loving but tough mom in “Baskets”.

“Hollywood is doing good, but I’ll tell you women of color are doing even better”, nominee Viola Davis said on the red carpet.

“Parts Unknown”, featuring the former Vassar College student who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, won the Emmy for Outstanding Informational Series or Special.

Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content, said: “Huge congratulations to Sherlock and Susanne Bier, the director of The Night Manager, for their outstanding Emmy wins. Big fan of yours, too”, with a photo of McKinnon in character as Clinton.

The ceremony started out with a political edge.

But given Game of Thrones’ massive popularity, a spinoff seems likely, especially when you consider other popular dramas following suit (see: Bspinoffs).

Burnett cast Trump in “The Apprentice”, the hit series that gave him a larger public profile.

In an attempt at comedy that fell flat, the ceremony announcer indicated that Bill Cosby would be taking the stage.

Bush asked Kimmel if he was a nominee, and when Kimmel said yes, Bush said, “Wow, what’s that like?” Kimmel rushed out after Smith won for outstanding actress in a drama series. Case in point: Tatiana Maslany didn’t get nominated for “Orphan Black” until Season 3 and she didn’t win until Season 4.

This year, however, the series lost in the drama acting categories, which were far from predictable.

Last weekend, Game of Thrones dominated the Creative Emmy Awards, picking up nine prizes for technical achievement.

“Transparent” creator Jill Soloway compared Trump to Adolf Hitler during the awards ceremony, which was filled with references to the U.S. election.

Actor, Comedy Series: Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent”.

Tatiana Maslany of BBC America’s “Orphan Black” won the best actress in drama award, beating favorites Claire Danes and last year’s victor Viola Davis.

Limited Series: “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”.

Paulson, who played losing Los Angeles trial prosecutor Marcia Clark in the show, brought Clark along with her to the Emmys.

Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie: Regina King, “American Crime”.

Variety Sketch Series: “Key & Peele”.

Fox’s live presentation of “Grease: Live” was honored for directing for a comedy special.