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How did ‘Hacks’ win that Emmy?
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How did ‘Hacks’ win that Emmy?

We learned a few things at the Emmys on Sunday night. Jean Smart is still undefeated. Jodie Foster is halfway to an EGOT. And more than a few people wondered, can a TV show really be a comedy if you’re in tears at the end of almost every episode?

I’m Glenn Whipp, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and host of The Envelope’s Monday morning Emmys newsletter. I’m tired, but I feel stronger than the Dodgers rotation. Let’s recap the news.

How did ‘Hacks’ beat ‘The Bear’ in the Emmy category for that comedy series?

Hosts Dan and Eugene Levy immediately addressed the issue on everyone’s mind Sunday night at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.

“I know some of you might be expecting us to make a joke about whether or not ‘The Bear’ is really a comedy… but in the true spirit of ‘The Bear,’ we will not be making jokes,” Eugene Levy said during the opening monologue.

And, you know what, enough Emmy voters agreed with the general sentiment that, “Yeah, ‘The Bear’ is great … but it’s not really a comedy,” that they gave the final award of the night, best comedy series, to “Hacks,” a show that, you know, has real jokes and humor and whatnot. (It’s got plenty of drama, too, but it’s not as emotionally draining as what you see in “The Bear.”)

But there was more than that, as I’ve pointed out in this column, in which I explain how “Hacks” caused the biggest surprise of the evening. I’ve also rounded up the best and weirdest moments of the ceremony. Do you have any favorites?

Jean Smart wears a black dress and holds her Emmy.

Jean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Hacks.”

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lamorne Morris Goes to the Emmys – and Wins!

Times senior television journalist Yvonne Villarreal chose the right Emmy nominee to shadow Sunday, spending the day with Lamorne Morris, nominated for his memorable turn as a conscientious deputy on “Fargo.” Morris went on to win an Emmy on his first try.

“Every actor dreams of years like this,” he told Yvonne. “I just have to keep my head down a little bit and not get too high and not get too low — that’s what LeBron James always says when he talks about the course of a season. The journey you go on, the things you get to do, you obviously want to grow and evolve, but you have to keep the same energy that got you to that place.”

Watch the story for many reasons, not just the adorable photos of Morris’ 4-year-old daughter, Lily. Okay, I’ll throw one in here. I can’t resist.

Lamorne Morris holds his 4-year-old daughter in his kitchen

Newly minted Emmy winner Lamorne Morris and daughter Lily at home in Encino on Emmy Sunday.

(Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

More than full Emmy coverage

Is there such a thing as “beyond complete”? I don’t know. It’s late and I gave it 101% today. May I just direct you to this landing page , which has links to stories about John Leguizamo’s impassioned (and funny) speech about diversity, Amy Kaufman asking people on the red carpet about the comedy credentials of “The Bear,” and all of the best red carpet fashion from last night’s ceremony.

That’s it. I hope you had the time of your life.

Anna Sawai arrives at the Emmys in a strapless red dress.

Anna Sawai arrives at the Emmys wearing a custom Vera Wang. She later won an Emmy for her lead role in “Shogun.”

(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)