Anthony Anderson, known for 'Black-ish', hosted the 2023 Emmys and opened the show with a musical number featuring classic TV theme songs. He was joined by his mother, Doris Bowman, Travis Barker, and Christina Applegate. Anderson also played piano for a skit and assisted in 'playing off' long-winded winners. His mother became a meme-worthy moment as she cut off speeches. The Emmys broadcast was described as comfortably staid with meme-worthy moments.
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Anthony Anderson amiably hosted a comfortably staid #Emmys broadcast—with a few meme-worthy moments. https://t.co/otYgQONc56
Oh, Anthony Anderson’s mom is really cutting off the Emmy Award speeches that go long, starting with Jennifer Coolidge and John Oliver. https://t.co/chXH7qHpcK
2024 Emmys host Anthony Anderson enlists mom to 'play off' long-winded winners https://t.co/n4l6GkzUl6
Anthony Anderson Paid Tribute to TV History in His Emmys Opening Monologue: Watch https://t.co/atWvfe4fAI
(WATCH) Anthony Anderson opens #Emmys2024 https://t.co/KddSG2VMxL
Anthony Anderson dove full-force into nostalgia for his #Emmys monologue, cycling through classic theme songs with an assist from Travis Barker. https://t.co/zCvVqTSNqH
🎉EMMYS 2024 — Anthony Anderson plays the hits with safe Emmys monologue The “Black-ish” star, awards host narrated — and playing piano for — a skit for notable classics. He also walked out Best Actress in a comedy nom Christina Applegate (“Dead to Me”). https://t.co/Y5lzNGFTsM
Anthony Anderson Kicks off 75th Emmys with Classic Bits and Surprise Guest: His Mom https://t.co/87XYCQ9RH5 https://t.co/kEORI5lvWh
Anthony Anderson Opens Emmys With Medley of Classic TV Theme Songs, a Warning From His Mom, and Blink-182’s Travis Barker https://t.co/igbMz1XBB8
Emmys host Anthony Anderson opened the awards show with a musical number paying tribute to hit TV theme songs alongside his mother, Doris Bowman, Blink-182’s Travis Barker, and actress Christina Applegate. https://t.co/igbMz1XBB8
Anthony Anderson Pays Tribute To Classic TV In Emmy's Opening Musical Number https://t.co/QCK8Hp6xpU
Anthony Anderson’s Journey From ‘Black-ish’ to Hosting the 2023 Emmys https://t.co/qCFgxDqu8V