Emmys EPs Defend Nate Bargatze's Speech Gag as a 'Win-Win,' Reveal Why 'Grey's Anatomy' Reunion Was Scrapped
This year's Emmys tried a new tactic to keep the broadcast within the confines of three hours: guilting winners with the prospect of taking money away from the Boys and Girls Club should their speech exceed 45 seconds. The gimmick proved rather effective, with the 77th Emmy Awards finishing just three minutes later than scheduled and with $350,000 being delivered to the charity. "I think it worked out well," EP Jesse Collins told press just moments after the surprise series win for "The Pitt" closed out the show on Sunday night, adding that halfway through the ceremony the team was . . .