Get ready to see some familiar faces on the podium. The 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, airing at 7 p.m. Monday on KARE, Ch. 11, may have invited some newcomers to the party, but viewers can expect lots of repeat winners.
Host Kenan Thompson will do his best to keep audiences entertained but viewership has decreased steadily in recent years. The reason the Television Academy moved the event to Monday is so it doesn't have to compete with Sunday football.
However, an Emmy is still TV's most coveted award, especially now that the Golden Globes' image has been tarnished. And wins can still provide a boost to a show like "Abbott Elementary." one of the few network shows to get any attention. Still, the odds aren't in the freshman's favor.
Here's a breakdown of the major races:
Best Comedy
Nominees: "Abbott Elementary," "Barry," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Hacks," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Only Murders in the Building," "Ted Lasso," "What We Do in the Shadows."
Will and should win: Lots of heavyweights on this list, including two former champs. When it's close, the odds are with last year's winner, which happens to be "Lasso."
Best Actor, Comedy