Emmy Awards Postponed

It is expected that this year the Emmys will take place amidst a more subdued atmosphere. Ellen DeGeneres’ monologue will be tossed and there will most likely be a tribute to those lost in the disaster. Producer/writer David Angell and his wife were on the American Airlines Flight 11. He won six Emmys for his work on Cheers and Frasier. Sources say that it is likely that the TV newscasters will be honored for their up-to-the-minute and tireless coverage of the tragedy. These newscasters were dedicated and courageous as they kept the world abreast of what was going on in our "backyard."

Never before has a Hollywood awards show been delayed for this amount of time. However, the delay seems very appropriate. Awards show historian, Tom O’Neil, was quoted on EW.com, "It was unprecedented for Emmy leaders to postpone the ceremony, but they had to. How could stars get all gussied up, go to a party and accept gold statuettes for best comedy actress while the nation grieved?"

The somber telecast will be a far different affair than previous years as we remember the tragedy and those who have fallen. O’Neil states on EW.com, "It’s important for the TV industry to get together sooner rather than later. It was television that brought America together during this tragedy. Its leaders are eager to call a town hall meeting and mourn together."