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The Irish at the Emmys

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October / November 2016

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From intense dramas to variety shows, the Irish were well represented at the 68th annual Emmy Awards held in September. Winners included producer Mike Gibbons, one of the creative team behind James Corden’s wildly popular Late, Late Show “Carpool Karaoke” special. Gibbons – who previously won a Daytime Emmy – was among those who won for Outstanding Variety series. Up next for … [Read more...] about The Irish at the Emmys

An Irish Pair
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By Irish America Staff
December / January 2001

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If this year's Emmy awards are any indication, the Irish still have the market on humor cornered. Two Irish Americans, Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes, of NBC's hit sitcom Will & Grace took the Best Supporting Actress/Actor in a Comedy Series awards. Mullally plays Karen Walker, Grace's assistant, and Hayes portrays Will'd hysterical friend Jack McFarland, Both actors are … [Read more...] about An Irish Pair
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