Dan Levy, co-creator of “Schitt’s Creek,” was waiting for his friends to get back from buying groceries when he learned that the series had finally made its mark at the Emmys. The Canadian-made comedy — which Levy co-created with his comedy vet father, Eugene — follows a formerly wealthy family as they adjust to living in a small-town motel. Eugene’s Johnny is usually the straight man to the drama-filled existence of his former soap opera star wife, Moira (O’Hara). Both have taken home gold for writing during their time on the cult sketch comedy series “SCTV.” But Tuesday’s nominations are the pair’s first for lead acting. This is lovely.”The show’s nominations are also a first for CBS Corp.-owned Pop TV.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 17, 2019 00:16 UTC