MediaBytes - Monday September 22, 2008 - 1 Comment
60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer September 22, 2008
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Watch Shelly’s commentary on the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and how the television industry sounds desperate.
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One Response to “60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer September 22, 2008”FeFe September 22nd, 2008 4:21 pm
The Emmy’s were indeed sad. I believe Tina Fey was the only one who
got it right all night by stating to the audience watching, “‘30
Rock’ is available to be viewed on NBC.com, Hulu.com, iTunes,
Verizon phones, United Airlines and occasionally on actual
television.” With the not so distant coverage of a strike involving
new media, why not embrace it? How is it possible Don Rickles gave
the night’s most touching speech? Amid non-sketches, breakaway
clothing, faux ass grabbing, and political stumps where winners are
left to thank family and parents in the press room, he alone knows
something about an audience. Don’t play to your peers in the room
but to those watching.