‘Watchmen,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ rule at virtual Emmys with pandemic and political twists
MEDIA family saga "Succession," dystopian drama "Watchmen" and feel-good comedy "Schitt's Creek" dominated the Emmy Awards in a show sprinkled with jokes about the coronavirus pandemic, political jibes and appeals for racial justice. "Hello, and welcome to the PandEmmys!," said host Jimmy Kimmel, opening the show, where most celebrities took part remotely from their sofas and backyards dressed in a variety of gowns, hoodies and sleepwear. "It seems frivolous and unnecessary to do this during a global pandemic," Kimmel said as he opened the live show from Los Angeles. "What's happening tonight is not important. It's not going to stop…