Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi In a typical Hollywood awards show, it’s the orchestra’s task to nudge off winners whose acceptance speeches wander into overtimeLOS ANGELES -- In a typical Hollywood awards show, it’s the orchestra’s task to nudge off winners whose acceptance speeches wander into overtime. In a virtual ceremony, the internet could give them an unintentional boot. The Daytime Emmys took the cautious route in June, with hosts, presenters and even acceptance speeches pre-taped. There are advantages to going virtual, Sharp said, including shorter acceptance speeches. An element that was rendered moot by a virtual ceremony provided an unexpected benefit: That glad-handing saunter or even sprint to the stage by each winner sucks up a lot of time.

Source: ABC News August 20, 2020 19:07 UTC