Michael Che and Colin Jost Open the 2018 Emmys With a Bang | THR News

Michael Che and Colin Jost Open the 2018 Emmys With a Bang | THR News

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The Emmys night on NBC featured a focus on diversity, with Kenan Thompson and Kate McKinnon highlighting the industry's ongoing challenges. Despite a musical number suggesting progress, the hosts and performers acknowledged that much work remains. The night's hosts, Colin Jost and Michael Che, delivered a monologue filled with humor and commentary on Hollywood's issues, including references to Roseanne Barr. The event underscored the need for continued efforts towards inclusivity in the entertainment industry.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main theme of the opening musical number led by Kenan Thompson?

Honoring past Emmy winners

Promoting new TV shows

Addressing the industry's diversity issues

Celebrating Hollywood's achievements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historic achievement was highlighted regarding Sandra Oh during the Emmys?

First female host of the Emmys

First Asian descent producer to win an Emmy

First director of Asian descent to win an Emmy

First Asian descent nominee for Best Actress

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Ricky Martin humorously point out about the musical performance?

It was too colorful

It was too long

It was too loud

It was too white

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the jokes made by the hosts about the first Emmys?

They had no musical performances

Everyone agreed that Nazis were bad

They were held in a small theater

They were not televised

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the humorous comment made about Roseanne Barr during the monologue?

She performed a musical number

She hosted the Emmys

She was canceled by herself

She was nominated for an award