Stephen Colbert & Samantha Bee Score Emmy Noms In Midst of Trump-Era | THR News

The transcript discusses the impact of Donald Trump's political rise on the Emmy nominations for variety talk series. Shows like 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' gained nominations, while others like 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' were left out. The political climate has influenced these changes, with Colbert and Bee leveraging their experience from 'The Daily Show'. The transcript also touches on controversies, such as Bill Maher's use of the N-word, and speculates on the potential outcomes of the Emmy Awards.

Which shows have gained prominence in the variety talk series category due to the political climate?

• The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

• Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Late Show with James Corden

• Real Time with Bill Maher and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Which show did not receive a nomination in the variety talk series category this year?

• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

• The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

• Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

What is a notable absence from the variety talk series nominations this year?

• Real Time with Bill Maher

• Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

• The Late Late Show with James Corden

• Jimmy Kimmel Live

What controversy is associated with Bill Maher in the context of the Emmy nominations?

• His political affiliations

• His use of the N word

• His show's low ratings

• His show's cancellation

What event is Stephen Colbert hosting that could influence the Emmy outcomes?

• The Golden Globes

• The Oscars

• The Emmy Awards

• The Tony Awards