The 2000 Emmys

By Farina September 12, 2000 9:56 AM

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The once long three hours of the Emmys went by rather quickly with hilarious sketches and great hosting by Gary Shandling.?Recalling previous years, the Emmys have been rather boring and riddled with bad jokes.?An aura of emotion was present as the actors paid tribute to the deaths of great actors, especially that of the beloved Walter Matthau and bestowing a sentimental standing ovation to send off Michael J.?Fox into early retirement due to his battle with Parkinson?s Disease.?

The 2000 Emmy?s saw new faces winning over the old.?The West Wing graced NBC with a record of nine wins breaking the record previously set by ER and Hill Street Blues.?While newcomer Will & Grace gave the Emmy?s a refreshing splash in the face.?As fellow actors and millions of viewers at home witnessed the first joy of accomplishment as rapture and surprise swept the faces of Megan Mullaly and Sean Hayes as they accepted the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress and Actor.?

Here are the major categories and winners for the 2000 Emmys:

Actor, Comedy Series: Michael J.?Fox, Spin City

Actress, Comedy Series: Patricia Heaton, Everybody Loves Raymond

Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Megan Mullaly, Will & Grace

Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Sean Hayes, Will & Grace

Directing, Comedy Series: (pilot) Malcolm in the Middle

Outstanding Comedy Series: Will & Grace

Actor, Drama Series: James Gandolfini, The Sopranos

Actress, Drama Series: Sela Ward, Once and Again

Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Allison Janney, The West Wing

Supporting Actor , Drama Series: Richard Schiff, The West Wing

Directing, Drama Series: (pilot) The West Wing

Outstanding Drama Series: The West Wing

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