Post-‘Nailed It’ Nomination, Is the Competition Program Emmy Category Ready for More Newcomers? (Column)
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variety.comMichael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOf all the major Primetime Emmy categories, the competition program field has been the most in need of a shakeup.
This is a not-so-amazing race that rarely changes — although this year, ironically, “The Amazing Race” won’t be a part of it.For the first time since the category launched in 2003, “The Amazing Race” — which won the competition series Emmy 10 times — won’t be among the nominees, as it didn’t air during the eligibility period.
That will open the door for at least one new nominee — and maybe more, given the recent TV Academy rule that allows up to eight slots depending on how many programs are submitted. (Last year, however, 53 shows were entered — that would have kept the category’s.
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