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Veep, the political satire from HBO, bagged four, including the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series.

An emotional Davis, who won for her portrayal of a ruthless lawyer in “How to Get Away With Murder”, invoked the words and spirit of 19th-century African-American abolitionist Harriet Tubman. “Because I’m probably not going to get onstage”.

And this year’s Emmys prove that top industry acclaim can follow, no matter how limited the audience. Andy Samberg (currently of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine, ” formerly of “Saturday Night Live”) is the host.