By Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Call them the COVID Contenders. The coronavirus pandemic has fueled a boom in creativity since mid-March, with stay-at-home orders leading to some unique and completely unexpected programming in the past few months.
Prior to mid-March, who would have predicted a “Parks and Recreation” reunion, or the fact that we would soon get to know what Ryan Seacrest’s home kitchen looks like?
None of these recent specials was planned, which is what makes this year’s Emmy race so unique. Most of the newfound specials and events created in the wake of COVID-19 — even the ones that have streamed only online — could be eligible for Emmy consideration.
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