‘The Ms. Pat Show’ Director Mary Lou Belli Is Enjoying Back-to-Back Emmy Noms, Overdue Recognition After Putting in the Work For Decades
variety.comMichael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Mary Lou Belli knows she’s the longshot to win the Emmy for outstanding comedy director, and that’s fine with her.
After all, she’s up against some marquee names, including Tim Burton (“Wednesday”), Bill Hader (“Barry”) and Amy Sherman-Palladino (“The Marvelous Mrs.
Maisel”). But here’s something only she and Hader have in common among this year’s nominees: A back-to-back nomination. Belli was also nominated last year for BET+’s “The Ms.
Pat Show,” which in 2022 gave BET one of its first-ever major scripted series nominations. This year, Belli repeats that feat with the standout episode “Don’t Touch My Hair.” It’s quite a moment for the longtime director, having finally been recognized after decades in the craft.
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