It was all about nostalgia as the best of television was honored at the 2023 Emmys.
To celebrate the 75th annual awards show, the ceremony on Monday, January 15 featured iconic cast reunions and recreations of classic moments from a dozen beloved shows through the decades. All in the family, Grey's Anatomy, Ally McBeal, Cheers And Martin alums were just some of the groups that received the special treatment. The former castmates appeared together on stage at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on sets meant to recreate those from their iconic shows.
“The core of it is really celebrating television and honoring the shows of yesterday while honoring the shows of today,” Dionne Harmonan Emmys executive producer, told the Associated press earlier this month about the choice behind the reunions.
While some casts performed bit parts, others found different ways to honor their respective series and shows from days gone by. Natasha Lyonne And Tracee Ellis Rossfor example, have joined forces to recreate a celebrity I love Lucy scene, while on one show producers had to think outside the box.
although American horror story was about to reunite Murder House stars Dylan McDermott And Connie Brittonthe latter was reportedly unable to attend the event at the last minute due to travel issues.
A Britton representative said Entertainment weekly Monday that the actress had to travel back to New York early for production of the TV miniseries Zero day due to the predicted snowstorm reportedly hitting the East Coast.
Instead, McDermott gave credit to the series creator Ryan Murphy and his anthology series solo, while a mysterious Rubber Man – a figure, is featured Murder house and portrayed by Evan Peters – sneaking around in the background. “Is it just me, or does this place seem… spooky?” It's almost like someone's watching me,” McDermott joked as he prepared to present the nominees for lead actor in a limited series or movie.
However, when the masked man unzipped the top of his full-body Lycra suit, it was revealed to be none other than Emmy's host. Anthony Anderson. “It's hard to breathe in this stuff. I don't know how that guy did it Pulp Fiction,” Anderson joked. 'Wait, am I sweating there? You know Dylan, I thought my butt was bigger until I put this thing on.
Keep scrolling for all the cast reunions at the 2023 Emmy Awards: